Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Slovenia.
Inflation is a driving force behind the growth of air care products in value terms in Slovenia. With rising unit prices, consumers are adopting a more cautious approach to their spending habits, leading to a decline in volume sales. Although…
Alcoholic drinks has recovered to pre-pandemic sales levels in volume and value terms, with consumption rising following the abolishment of social and travel restrictions. Horeca establishments were open without any limitations in 2022 enabling…
Analgesics in Slovenia are projected to experience significant growth in current retail value throughout 2023. Both adult and paediatric analgesics are performing well. During the latter part of the review period, the sector benefited from the…
In 2023, away-from-home toilet paper emerged as the largest subcategory in away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Slovenia, serving as an indispensable product in public facilities and private accommodations alike. Its widespread use across various…
Falling birth rates continued to hamper baby and child-specific products in Slovenia where young families are postponing having children. Women are increasingly focusing on their careers instead of having children, with the weaker economy also…
Milk formula is contracting in volume terms overall due to the declining birth rate and stronger promotion of breastfeeding. Much of the latter has been facilitated by the establishment of a special association that supports breastfeeding. There is…
Steep unit price increases of bread and the rising demand for convenience have driven growth in frozen baked products in 2023. Consumers are increasingly opting for frozen baked goods which have a longer shelf life and allow them to have fresh bread…
Bath and shower in Slovenia witnessed a slight return to volume growth in 2023, despite the weaker economic conditions. In 2023, household budgets came under further pressure due to persistently high inflation, with many consumers choosing to…
In 2023, beauty and personal care faced challenges as the Slovenian economy slowed and consumers became more price sensitive. Discount shopping reached an all-time high driving greater momentum in volume sales. With consumers adopting this frugal…
The inflation rate increased sharply in 2022 leading to double-digit growth in beer unit prices. Nevertheless, soaring beer prices have not heavily affected demand for beer, with volume growth rates elevated compared to 2021 levels. The recovery in…
The growth of bleach in Slovenia is largely driven by inflation. However, the product area is witnessing a decline in volume terms as consumers increasingly prioritise eco-friendly alternatives due to heightened environmental awareness and…
The bottled water category continues to grow in 2023, with demand patterns normalising after the fluctuations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. On-trade volumes have surpassed pre-pandemic levels as this channel is back to operating normally…
Children’s breakfast cereals remains the largest category in value terms in 2023 and it continues to benefit from the rising demand for convenience among busy urban professionals with children despite price increases. Manufacturers of children’s…
This report assesses the business environment in Slovenia, focusing on the regulatory environment, stability of the financial system, FDI intake, labour market flexibility and skillset, trade openness, mobility infrastructure, ICT adoption and…
Butter and cooking fats are declining in volume terms due to growing health awareness. Considerable publicity in the media is raising awareness about the unhealthy effects of butter and fats. Health experts identified butter as one of the key…
Carbonates is growing steadily in volume terms and is the best performing category, as reduced-sugar products gain ground due to healthier lifestyles. Consumers are now more aware of the negative health effects of sugar and are seeking to lower their…
The cheese category is growing in volume and value terms. Inflation is driving the value growth of the category while the functional and health effects provided by consuming cheese are driving the volume growth of the category, where spreadable…
Chocolate confectionery is expected to register moderate constant value growth in 2023, but volume growth will be marginal. Continuing economic uncertainty as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the meteoric rise in inflation and tightening…
The cider category has seen robust growth in volume and current value terms in 2022, with the strongest performance seen in the on-trade. Horeca establishments opened throughout the year without restrictions from COVID-19. A strong tourist season…
Volume sales increased significantly in 2022, in spite of high inflation stemming from the energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. Part of the reason for the increased consumption of cigarettes was high stress levels, due to the uncertain…