Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Consumer Goods & Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Cigarettes in Croatia
Cigarettes remained the largest category in the Croatian tobacco market in 2024. During the year, volume growth was driven by a reduction in illicit trade, which redirected demand towards legal channels. Tourism has also significantly contributed to this expansion, as many visitors from countries wi ... Read More
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Tobacco in Kenya
In 2024, Kenya’s tobacco landscape continued its slow but unmistakable evolution, shaped by the convergence of economic pressures, shifting consumer values, and a diversifying product landscape. Traditional smoking continued to face headwinds due to rising excise taxes, tighter advertising and publi ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Croatia
Volume sales of cigars and cigarillos in Croatia saw robust growth in 2024. This was primarily driven by rising consumer interest in premium tobacco experiences, particularly among affluent locals and tourists. While cigarillos continued to dominate the category in terms of volume, traditional cigar ... Read More
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Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Croatia
Volume sales of e-vapour products in Croatia saw a flat performance in 2024, in contrast to the buoyancy of the previous year. The market was subjected to tightening regulations, growing public health scrutiny, and the declining popularity of open systems and e-liquids, which continued to lose groun ... Read More
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Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Georgia
Both e-vapour products and heated tobacco continue to record strong growth in Georgia in 2024. The assortment of e-vapour products - particularly single use devices – is expanding significantly, with growing popularity among younger consumers. Heated tobacco is also expanding its variety of devices ... Read More
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Tobacco in Hungary
Tobacco in Hungary recorded positive retail volume and value growth in 2024, while the industry continued to undergo a transformation, following trends observed across the review period. One of the most significant trends is the ongoing volume decline for traditional cigarettes and fine-cut tobacco, ... Read More
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Toys and Games in France
Toys and games in France saw a decrease in value sales in 2024, due to the falling birth rate and decreased consumer purchasing power. The kidult trend and collectibles provided some stability in traditional toys and games, but the poor performance of video games as it stabilised from an exceptional ... Read More
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Eyewear in Australia
In 2025, Australia’s eyewear market is set to experience continued growth, shaped by demographic shifts, digital transformation, and evolving consumer lifestyles. Amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures, consumers have become increasingly value-conscious, prioritising affordability and functionality, ... Read More
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Nipsea Group in Home and Garden (World)
Nipsea Group, part of the Nippon Paint Holdings empire, leads the Chinese decorative paint market and is the number two player in overall Asia Pacific. It also ranks second in lacquer and varnish in both China and Asia Pacific as a whole. China dominates its sales, and the company has also been maki ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Georgia
Decreasing sales of cigarettes in Georgia in 2024 is driven by a declining population, the rising popularity of alternative products, such as e-vapour products and heated tobacco, strict tobacco control measures and higher taxation on cigarettes. Euromonitor International's Cigarettes in Georgia rep ... Read More
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Spectacles in Australia
Demand for spectacles is growing steadily in Australia, with volume set to outpace value as consumers prioritise value-for-money options in 2025. Eyewear brands are responding by offering a wide range of frames across different price points, deepening market segmentation and empowering consumers to ... Read More
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Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Hungary
Volume sales of smokeless tobacco increased in 2024, whilst value sales of e-vapour products recorded a significant triple digit increase, and volume sales of heated tobacco rose. Smokers in Hungary are gradually shifting away from traditional tobacco products in favour of alternatives perceived as ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Hungary
Volume sales of cigars and cigarillos decreased by in 2024 to total 659 million units. Sales of cigars and cigarillos are moving in opposite directions, reflecting the distinct consumer bases and usage occasions associated with these two different products. Cigars remain a niche, high-end category, ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Hungary
Volume sales of cigarettes decreased in 2024, falling to a total of 5.6 billion sticks. The decline in volume sales is a long-term trend driven by multiple factors, including growing awareness of smoking’s health risks and increased access to alternative products, which has encouraged a shift toward ... Read More
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Tobacco in Croatia
The Croatian tobacco market is undergoing significant transformation. One of the most notable developments is the visible shift towards new-generation products, such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco. Leading tobacco companies are actively redirecting investments away from traditional cigarettes an ... Read More
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Tobacco in Slovakia
Tobacco in Slovakia recorded overall value growth in 2024, largely driven by price inflation and an excise tax hike on cigarettes. However, volume sales continued to decline across most traditional tobacco categories, reflecting the impact of rising prices, evolving legislation, and a shift in consu ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Slovakia
Retail volume sales of cigars and cigarillos saw marginal growth in 2024, with cigarillos driving performance. The segment benefited from shifting consumer preferences towards premium and niche tobacco products, often consumed on special occasions or as status symbols. At the same time, excise tax i ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Georgia
The cigars and cigarillos market in Georgia is growing in 2024 due to its strong association with status, luxury, and leisure. Affluent consumers are increasingly drawn to high-quality, handcrafted cigars, viewing them as premium products that are worth the higher price. This shift toward artisanal ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Kenya
Retail volume sales of cigars and cigarillos increased in 2024. This growth was underpinned by a blend of product innovation, improved accessibility, and evolving consumer preferences. Cigar smoking, once considered niche, is now being reframed as a social experience, especially among younger, urban ... Read More
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Sunglasses in Australia
Retail value sales of sunglasses are set to grow in current terms in Australia in 2025. High UV exposure has always been a significant concern for the government, prompting periodic public campaigns reminding populations of the precautions that they should take in the context of long-term exposure t ... Read More
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Toys and Games in Canada
Toys and games in Canada saw a modest increase in value sales in 2024, with video games being the key growth driver. Sales of traditional toys and games were supported by kidults, who sought nostalgic connections and emotional wellbeing through plush toys and construction sets. Video games maintaine ... Read More
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Traditional Toys and Games in India
Traditional toys and games saw strong value growth in India in 2024, fuelled by the increasing demand for scientific/educational toys, and activities that do not involve a screen. A key trend was the integration of STEM in products, while consumers were also increasingly interested in sustainable an ... Read More
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Video Games in Germany
In 2024, video games in Germany witnessed a decrease in value sales, trailing behind the regional average. Software sales were the highest, primarily due to in-app purchases, while hardware sales experienced a double-digit decline. Notable trends included the increasing popularity of cloud gaming an ... Read More
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Traditional Toys and Games in Germany
In 2024, traditional toys and games in Germany experienced a minor decline. Nevertheless, the popularity of plush toys increased due to their playful and comforting nature, which was further boosted by the global “Kawaii” trend. Construction remained the largest category, with its versatility appeal ... Read More
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Video Games in Canada
In 2024, video games maintained slow value growth in Canada. Expansion was fuelled by the continued rise in sales of video games software, which offers cost-efficient, compelling entertainment. Trends were influenced by the consumer preference for established brands and the emergence of cloud gaming ... Read More
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