United Kingdom

Connected and autonomous vehicles are becoming more widespread, reflecting the automotive industry's digital and technological shift. This report sizes the autonomous vehicle market, specifying the countries and brands embracing driverless…

The United Kingdom’s (UK) political landscape has been volatile, whilst Brexit continues to weigh on economic freedom. Owing to high inflation that has eroded consumer purchasing power and business investment, economic output is set to slow markedly,…

London and Edinburgh are the UK’s most economically active cities. Brighton led in terms of digital connectivity, while Leicester is expected to experience the most rapid population growth driven by a strong youth demographic. Bournemouth/Poole will…

This report provides valuable insights into product innovation in the UK, analysing data from Euromonitor’s Innovation platform. The report covers the beauty, health and home categories, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand launch activity.

Folding cartons, the second most widely-used packaging format in beauty and personal packaging, has been gaining share on leading pack type HDPE bottles in recent years in the UK. This can be attributed to the fact that, in addition to being…

In 2023, the United Kingdom ranked ninth among Western European nations for average gross income, despite a decrease in per capita disposable income due to economic slowdown and above 7% inflation. However, projections for 2023-2028 indicate a 5.7%…

Following a significant increase in unit prices in 2023, driven by soaring farmgate milk prices and high input costs such as energy and animal feed, the average unit price of yoghurt and sour milk products in the UK continues to rise in 2024, albeit…

Despite a general slowdown in demand, plant-based dairy remains resilient compared to many other grocery categories, indicating sustained consumer interest even amid economic pressures. Private label continues to regain its share within plant-based…

A noteworthy trend for other dairy in the UK is the resilient demand for indulgent chilled dairy desserts, despite rising milk prices and broader concerns around ultra-processed foods (UPFs), sugar content, and obesity. This demand for indulgence is…

Dairy in the UK has witnessed significant price fluctuations, with inflation showing a substantial rise in 2022 and 2023, and full fat fresh milk following a similar trend. These price hikes have had an impact on both consumer purchasing patterns and…

The lingering effects of the cost-of-living crisis and ongoing global supply chain issues continue to impact dairy products and alternatives in the UK in 2024. Positive unit price growth is evident across dairy categories, particularly in drinking…

Following a challenging 2023, marked by a further strong decline in retail volumes due to substantial unit price growth, cheese in the UK is showing tentative signs of improvement in 2024. The significant price increases, driven by production costs…

The slowdown in inflation, following peak levels experienced in 2022, is providing some relief to local consumers, yet butter and spreads in the UK remains characterised by value-driven consumption amid ongoing retail volume declines. As consumers…

Retail volumes of baby food in the UK continue to be significantly impacted by persistent inflation. Demand in 2022 witnessed some recovery from pandemic-induced disruptions, with noticeable retail volume growth in milk formula. However, inflation…

The global economic outlook remains stable, supported by falling inflation, a strong labour market and sustained consumption. Short-term growth prospects, however, are undermined by the still-high interest rate environment, while a potential cooling…

Alongside rising consumer awareness in the UK of the importance of healthy nutrition, the HFSS regulation (High in Fat, Salt, and Sugar) continued to drive innovation in the health space. On 1 October 2022, restrictions on product location came into…

Local consumers are increasingly prioritising perceived healthier soft drinks, not only due to greater concerns over their health or to a more expanded knowledge of their own needs, but also because of the more expensive retail prices of soft drinks…

Retail value sales of snacks with no sugar claims continued to grow in 2023. Post-pandemic, local consumers continue to pay significant attention to the impact that food has on their health, including the greater risk of being overweight or obese…

Caffeinated products continued to record dynamic growth within hot drinks in 2023, as many local consumers looked to these beverages for an effective energy boost and to remain focused as a result of stress, anxiety and insomnia, resulting from…

As local consumers become increasingly aware of the benefits of balanced nutrition and exercise on their health, demand for high protein foods has significantly grown in the UK. This has been particularly evident in dairy products that are naturally…