Belarus

The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chain and regulatory matters while offering scope for innovation and new ways of doing business. Insights on key sectors directly related to the environmental sustainability of a…

Drinking yoghurts will see the most dynamic current value growth in 2021, despite economic turmoil. Major drinking yoghurt brands available in convenient bottle format include Optimal, Teos and Activia, whilst Danissimo Share and Go is in cup format.…

Chilled snacks will see the most dynamic value growth in 2021 overall. The main reason for this is because consumers see chilled snacks as a healthy snacking option for both adults and children. In wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and…

Drinking milk products will remain a necessity dairy item in Belarus in 2021 despite the ongoing consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fresh milk consumption, however, will record volume decline as this is not a commonly used ingredient in most…

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, packaged cheese responded well in 2020 as current value and volume sales rose notably. In contrast, unpackaged cheese responded negatively as consumers were afraid to purchase such products due to contamination…

Butter and spreads responded well to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with current value and volume sales rising notably. Due to the ongoing lockdowns and restrictions, consumers were spending more time at home. This resulted in increased home cooking…

Baby food will remain the least affected product area as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Despite ongoing economic consequences, parents will continue to purchase essential products for their children, meaning demand will not be impacted by…

The briefing examines how Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports,…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic accelerated this transition as e-commerce became the default setting for many housebound consumers. The crisis-inspired surge in e-commerce is leading to a…

Eastern Europe’s digital development continues as consumers increasingly embrace digital services. Consumers previously suspicious of the safety of online payments began to trust and value the convenience of fast and secure online payment methods as…

Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks is expected to perform moderately in 2021, with above inflation increase in current value and a small increase in volume sales. While in 2020, the pandemic led to a reduction in volume sales of on-the-go…

Volume sales of sugar confectionery have been struggling over the review period, with negative volume growth year-on-year. This is expected to continue in 2021, with a further small decrease in volume sales, along with significant price rises. With…

Belarus has been an outlier in terms of its approach to the pandemic, with no lockdown restrictions in place. Nonetheless the economy has been struggling, largely driven by political unrest, which has been further heightened in 2021 due to an…

Savoury snacks is expected to fare relatively well in 2021, with an above inflation increase in current value and a small increase in retail volume sales. While nuts, seeds and trails is expected to register the highest current value growth, this is…

Ice cream is expected to be hit with the steepest prices of all snacks in 2021, and as a result there is expected to be only a slight increase in retail volume sales, with growth in current value on par with inflation. The pandemic had limited effect…

Gum is expected to recover from what was a dismal 2020. Volume growth is expected to rise significantly and there will also be higher than inflation increase in current value sales. The reason for the positive performance is the return of pre…

The performance in 2021 will be on the same lines as the previous year. While there will be a significant increase in current value, this will be mainly due to inflation, and there will only be a small increase in volume sales. Though there has not…

Global shifts in gender, ageing, migration, housing and education are transforming the size, location and general make-up of households around the globe, with diverse implications for governments and companies. Households insights can help identify…

Authoritarian rule and a disputed election have negatively affected the political landscape. Economic progress is likely to be below peers, owing to state-owned businesses that are inefficient. Russian influence on the external sector also remains a…

It is important to note that there is no quarantine in Belarus, as the effect of COVID-19 began to be felt in the middle of March 2020. There have been no discussions in the media in Belarus regarding tobacco consumption in relation to the COVID-19…