Understand the key trends shaping demand and future opportunities...
Understand the key trends shaping demand and future opportunities across industries in Eastern Europe, with the latest regional and country-level analysis and market statistics.
Sun care in Slovenia had a favourable year in 2023 supported by warm weather for the majority of the summer and improvements in the tourism sector. Croatia remains a popular summer destination for Slovenians, but there has been a visible improvement…
It was a dismal year for sun care in North Macedonia in 2023, with both constant value and volume sales falling. Inflation continued to be high and the continuing rising costs cut into players’ profit margins. A declining population also led to a…
Skin care retained its status as one of the best performing categories in the Slovenian beauty and personal care industry during 2023. The category’s strong performance during the year was mainly the result of more regular use of skin care products…
Despite continuing high inflation, and also a falling population, skin care in North Macedonia registered some volume growth in 2023. It was also the best performing beauty and personal care product in terms of current value growth. Premium skin care…
In 2023, some of the best performing categories in beauty and personal care in Slovenia were those with a relatively high proportion of premium brands, notably skin care and fragrances. The products in these categories are increasingly seen as…
Performance was muted for premium beauty and personal care in North Macedonia in 2023. Inflation continued to be high and rising costs hit profit margins. With this backdrop, current value sales of premium beauty and personal care products increased…
The oral care category continued to see positive growth in Slovenia in 2023, with consumers switching to cheaper products. Private label gained significant ground in oral care during 2023 as the rising cost of living in Slovenia forced many consumers…
Though there was double-digit growth in current value sales in oral care in North Macedonia in 2023, both constant value and volume sales fell. Continuing high inflation, as well as a declining population, dampened value sales. As such, with…
Men’s grooming in Slovenia was hampered by the weak performance of men’s shaving due to the enduring popularity of beards, especially among men in their 30s and 40s. While the beard trend has undoubtedly peaked, there are still significant numbers of…
Though there was double-digit growth in current value sales in men’s grooming in North Macedonia in 2023, volume growth was minimal and constant value sales fell slightly. Continuing high inflation, as well as a declining population, dampened value…