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.
Hot drinks in Estonia increased in both value and volume terms in 2023 due to the growing emphasis on healthy living, which has encouraged consumers to opt for beverages that not only satisfy their thirst but also contribute to their overall…
In 2023, coffee achieved very strong off-trade value growth. Whilst retail volume growth was moderate, significant unit price increases across all coffee categories, including the largest ones such as standard fresh ground coffee, led to a…
Retail volume sales of coffee in Lithuania declined in 2023 for the third consecutive year. While the landscape is saturated, economic uncertainty hindered volume sales, as rising price sensitivity and ongoing inflation reduced disposable incomes. In…
Retail volume sales of coffee saw a stagnant performance in 2023, as the high cost of living affected consumer purchasing behaviour. Forced to spend more on utilities and food, Latvians shifted away towards more affordable products. The market also…
Fresh coffee recorded the fastest volume and value growth in 2023 due to the rising demand for natural products. As coffee is the most popular hot drink in Estonia and thanks to the growing emphasis on healthy living, Estonians are willing to pay…
The sport drinks category is growing well in Slovenia, due to the growing importance of sports and fitness activities in Slovenia. Many individuals are now focused on being active while being more educated on the benefits that sports drinks offer.…
Sales of sports drinks in Latvia grew well for the second consecutive year in a row, with off-trade volume sales recording positive growth. Sports drinks are an emerging category in Latvia, and the health and wellness trend is bolstering sales as…
In 2023, albeit from a relatively low base, sports drinks in Estonia experienced healthy growth in retail volume terms and fast growth in retail current value terms. The development and growth of the category was primarily driven by the increasing…
Soft drinks witnessed steady volume growth in 2023 with progress reported in both the off-trade and on-trade. Horeca establishments are now trading as normal in Slovenia and this is enabling on-trade volume sales to make a further recovery with…
Due to rising inflation and economic uncertainty in Latvia, off-trade volume sales of soft drinks declined in 2023. With rising prices, disposable incomes were reduced, leading many to adapt their buying habits, reducing purchases of non-essential…