Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Consumer Goods & Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Hypermarkets in Hungary
After posting a decline in 2023, hypermarkets in Hungary saw current value sales rebound into positive territory in 2024. This turnaround was supported by a sustained reduction in inflationary pressures and other favourable macroeconomic indicators, which bolstered confidence and purchasing power am ... Read More
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Appliances and Electronics Specialists in Hungary
Appliances and electronics specialists in Hungary performed solidly in current value terms in 2024, with sales rising at a slightly faster pace than in 2023. Trade was bolstered by improvements in confidence and purchasing power among the population as inflation came down substantially. More favoura ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Hungary
General merchandise stores in Hungary continued to be solely represented by variety stores in 2024. This channel registered another impressive performance in current value terms, with sales increasing at a double-digit rate for a third consecutive year and growth picking up from 2023. The improvemen ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Hungary
While growth slowed from 2023 due to a more stable inflationary environment and heightened budget-consciousness among the population, e-commerce remained one of the fastest developing areas of Hungary’s retail market in current value terms in 2024. Trade continued to be bolstered by increasing consu ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Costa Rica
Retail adult incontinence products in Costa Rica saw continued volume growth in 2024, fuelled by an ageing population and reduced stigma around adult incontinence. Prices dropped significantly, which affected value growth, as raw material costs were adjusted after the previous high inflation periods ... Read More
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Wipes in Costa Rica
Value sales of wipes in Costa Rica declined in 2024, driven by the adjustment of prices following the stabilisation of raw material prices after the height of the pandemic and previous high inflation rates. Companies were able to lower their product prices, making them more accessible to consumers. ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Costa Rica
Retail tissue sales continued to grow in Costa Rica in 2024, benefiting from the stabilisation of the inflation rate, which allowed for price adjustments that supported volume sales. Premium and value products, along with private label brands, returned to their historic sales levels and experienced ... Read More
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Wipes in Dominican Republic
Wipes registered healthy current value and volume growth in the Dominican Republic in 2024. There are mainly only personal wipes available, with baby wipes accounting for most value sales. Baby wipes are largely used for babies and parents appreciate the convenience of wipes rather than having to us ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Bolivia
In 2024, tissue and hygiene in Bolivia witnessed a surge in current value growth, driven by a general increase in prices. Ongoing inflationary pressures and the shortage of dollars in the economy has pushed up costs for players, which were passed on to the end consumer. The dollar reserve in the cou ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Romania
In 2024, sales of tissue and hygiene products in Romania experienced a positive increase in retail value, although volume growth was more modest. This indicated that the value rise was primarily driven by factors such as inflation and premiumisation. Additionally, the industry's strong performance w ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Argentina
In 2024, the away-from-home (AFH) tissue products market in Argentina saw a significant surge in value sales, experiencing a triple-digit increase. However, volume sales faced challenges across various sectors. There is a clear and strong correlation between overall economic activity and the demand ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in the Czech Republic
Value sales of menstrual care increased in current terms in the Czech Republic in 2024. The government’s austerity package, approved in December 2023, classifies women’s hygiene needs at a higher VAT rate than nappies or books. While the worldwide trend is towards reducing the price of menstrual car ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Canada
Value sales of retail tissue increased in 2024, although year-over-year growth softened compared to the higher gains seen in 2023. The stabilisation of prices and increased domestic production capacities contributed to growth; however, consumer demand showed signs of plateauing as inflationary press ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Denmark
Retail value sales of nappies/diapers/pants declined in 2024, driven by households increasingly prioritising value. Consumers were actively seeking discounts, purchasing in bulk during promotional campaigns, downgrading to lower-priced alternatives, and shifting towards budget-friendly sales channel ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Denmark
Despite the value growth of away-from-home (AFH) tissue in 2024, the weakness in the economic climate has led to more price-sensitive purchasing decisions, which has dampened growth rates due to rising cost concerns. However, manufacturers like Essity benefited from the heightened focus on hygiene a ... Read More
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Wipes in Denmark
Retail value sales of wipes saw a significant increase in 2024, driven by a fundamental demand for convenient, quick, and easy-to-use solutions. Wipes have become a practical, efficient alternative, perfectly aligned with the fast-paced lifestyles of modern households. Euromonitor International's Wi ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Bolivia
Retail tissue in Bolivia witnessed a steep rise in current value growth over 2024, with migration to value brands one of the key trends in place. The category has been impacted by an increase in prices due to higher raw material costs for imports, that stems from a shortage of dollars in the economy ... Read More
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Wipes in Bolivia
Wipes value sales increased in alignment with rising prices in 2024. The higher cost of imports was detrimental as all most wipes products are imported. Higher financial costs were incurred to make payments to suppliers abroad, which pushed up retail prices. Baby wipes is the largest category and mo ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in Egypt
Despite a sharp increase in the average unit price of menstrual care products, retail volume sales continued to grow in Egypt in 2024. The essential nature of these items ensures consistent demand, with towels especially viewed as a necessity rather than a luxury for many women. Additionally, menstr ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Peru
Retail adult incontinence has maintained steady volume and value growth despite the recent recession and high costs of living in Peru. Increasing awareness and consumer education has bolstered retail volume growth. Recommendations from friends or doctors, in addition to communication efforts of comp ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in Romania
Value sales of menstrual care in Romania recorded a positive uplift in 2024, driven by increasing consumer improving awareness around personal hygiene. The category continued to benefit from heightened education on menstrual care, with continuous promotion through various media outlets playing a sig ... Read More
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Wipes in Romania
Sales of wipes in Romania experienced double-digit value growth in 2024, continuing to be appreciated as a convenient solution for both personal use and surface care. Widespread availability, diverse pack formats, and ongoing discounting efforts significantly drove this strong performance. Euromonit ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Romania
Value sales of away-from-home (AFH) tissue increased in 2024, benefiting from a rise in tourism and an uplift in sales through foodservice. The National Institute of Statistics reported a 4.2% increase in the number of tourists visiting Romania in the first nine months of 2024, compared to the same ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Argentina
In 2024, while retail value sales of adult incontinence products increased, retail volume sales experienced a decline. Despite the economic downturn impacting demand for many tissue and hygiene products, retail adult incontinence sales remained more resilient than the average, resulting in only a sl ... Read More
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Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence in Argentina
In 2024, value sales for RX/reimbursement adult incontinence products grew, although the distribution of adult diapers is largely unaffected by economic cycles. The users of adult diapers distributed by the government are primarily elderly or disabled individuals with limited mobility, making these ... Read More
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