Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Consumer Goods & Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Slovenia
Both e-vapour products and heated tobacco registered growth in Slovenia in 2024. When young consumers now try tobacco for the first time, they are more likely to try vaping than cigarettes. As such, there was modest growth for e-vapor products. In addition, there was a pronounced consumer shift in f ... Read More
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Tobacco in Romania
In 2024, the Romanian tobacco market navigated a complex environment marked by economic pressure, evolving consumer behaviours and tightening regulation. The category faced declining volume sales, although rising prices helped sustain value growth. Cigarettes continued to dominate overall consumptio ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Lithuania
In 2024, Lithuania’s cigarette market remained on a steady downward trajectory, driven by a combination of rising prices, tightening regulations, and shifting consumer preferences. Legal sales continued to fall, while illicit trade also contracted, reflecting ongoing enforcement efforts and stricter ... Read More
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Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Canada
E-vapour products and heated tobacco saw positive volume growth in Canada in 2024, while smokeless tobacco decreased. Consumers perceive e-vapour products and heated tobacco as “less harmful”, even though this is a debatable belief. Iqos VEEV from Philip Morris International Inc (PMI) (GBO) (Rothman ... Read More
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Traditional Toys and Games in the United Kingdom
Traditional toys and games in the UK experienced a boost in value sales, largely attributed to construction and the growing kidult trend, which has seen manufacturers adapting products for adult consumers. Additionally, collectibles, nostalgia, and sustainability have played key roles in influencing ... Read More
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Tobacco in Canada
Tobacco remained in a decline in Canada in 2024, due to the ongoing trends towards smoking cessation. Social attitudes towards cigarettes, in particular, are negative, and the government is pushing for new warnings about the dangers of smoking. For example, Canada was the first country to require he ... Read More
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Toys and Games in the United Kingdom
Toys and games in the UK saw a marginal dip in value sales in 2024, despite an upturn in traditional toys and games. The kidult phenomenon, characterised by adult toy purchases, contributed to construction's growth, while video games was influenced by strategic alliances. Heightened concerns about s ... Read More
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Tobacco in Lithuania
In 2024, Lithuania’s tobacco market continued its transformation, marked by a persistent decline in traditional cigarette use and a generational shift in consumption habits. Consumers are moving away from smoking not necessarily by quitting altogether, but by substituting with newer nicotine formats ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Lithuania
In 2024, the cigar category in Lithuania remained small and largely stagnant, with a stable but limited consumer base and no strong tradition of cigar consumption. Cigars continue to be viewed primarily as a product for occasional use, typically associated with special occasions, or when socialising ... Read More
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Traditional Toys and Games in China
In 2024, traditional toys and games in China saw stronger growth than in 2023. Trading cards drove growth for games and puzzles, highlighting the popularity of collectibles, and driving Kayou to see exceptional growth. Social media and the need for emotional comfort were key drivers behind the incre ... Read More
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Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia’s smokeless tobacco, e-vapour products and heated tobacco market experienced a decline in volume terms. Smokeless tobacco saw a significant downturn, primarily due to reduced production of local brand Neffa. Widespread drought and insufficient rainfall severely impacted the collecti ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Tunisia
Volume sales of cigars, cigarillos, and smoking tobacco declined sharply in Tunisia in 2024. Smoking tobacco - by far the largest category - experienced a notable reversal of fortunes, following several years of buoyant growth. A key contributor to this trend was the poor performance of Régie Nation ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Romania
Retail volume sales of cigars and cigarillos rose in 2024. Despite Romania's challenging economic context and declining purchasing power, this category remained resilient. Its relatively recent development in the Romanian market means there is still considerable room for growth, and its consumer bas ... Read More
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Tobacco in Uzbekistan
Overall, it was a positive picture for tobacco in Uzbekistan in 2024. In particular, it was a standout year for cigarettes, with volume sales increasing significantly. There were several reasons for this. Firstly, the number of smokers increased due to a sharp decline in labour migration to Russia, ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Uruguay
Uruguay’s economy remained relatively stable in 2024, in contrast to ongoing economic turmoil in neighbouring Argentina. Despite this, the country’s tobacco industry continued to face considerable challenges, including stringent tobacco control legislation and a high tax burden. These factors drove ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Cameroon
Retail volume sales of cigarettes declined in Cameroon during 2024, albeit at a significantly slower pace than in the previous year. The decline was driven by a myriad of factors, including unit price rises, falling import volumes, and a growing illicit cigarette trade. Most cigarette brands rose in ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Cameroon
The rate of growth in retail volume sales (sticks) of cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco accelerated in Cameroon during 2024. Pipe tobacco drove this increase, as retail volume sales of both cigars and cigarillos continued to decline. Pipe tobacco accounts for the bulk of sales in this category. ... Read More
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Top Five Trends in Home and Garden
Market stagnation persists, creating tension between growth targets and economic caution, raising consolidation risks. Supply resilience is critical, vertical integration and supply diversification are reactions to geopolitical challenges. Urban living space dissatisfaction fuels demand for flexible ... Read More
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Video Games in Australia
In 2024, video games in Australia recorded strong current value growth, despite a drop in hardware sales due to cost-of-living pressures. Notable trends included AI personalisation for improved gaming experiences and strategic partnerships to leverage franchise appeal. Subscription services also pla ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Uzbekistan
Volume sales of cigarettes increased by nearly a fifth in 2024. There were several reasons for this. Euromonitor International's Cigarettes in Uzbekistan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, ... Read More
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Traditional Toys and Games in Australia
In 2024, traditional toys and games experienced growth primarily from model vehicles and construction toys, driven by adult collectors and innovative products such as Lego. The demand for collectibles was also fuelled by kidults desiring nostalgia and a break from digital connectivity. Strategies ar ... Read More
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Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Azerbaijan
E-vapour products in Azerbaijan continued to grow rapidly in 2024, driven primarily by the expansion of closed system single use. Despite a significant excise tax increase - AZN0.25 to AZN2.00 per unit - the category maintained strong momentum. Unlike countries such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, whe ... Read More
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Tobacco in Cameroon
Retail volume sales (sticks) of tobacco continued to decline in 2024 but at a slower rate than in the previous year. Cigarettes continued to dominate tobacco sales, and retail volume sales of cigarettes declined, driven by unit price rises, falling import volumes and a growing illicit trade. Demand ... Read More
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Tobacco in Uruguay
Uruguay’s economy remained relatively stable in 2024, in contrast to ongoing economic turmoil in neighbouring Argentina. Despite this, the country’s tobacco industry continued to face considerable challenges, including stringent tobacco control legislation and a high tax burden. These factors drove ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Azerbaijan
Cigars and cigarillos continued to record modest growth in Azerbaijan in 2024, although both categories remain niche. The cigar smoking culture is limited, with cigars generally perceived as luxury items, which restricts their accessibility - especially outside major urban centres - due to relativel ... Read More
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