Greece

Thanks to the ongoing presence of the virus in 2021 consumers continue to seek products high in nutrients to boost their immune system and ward off the COVID-19 infection. As yoghurt is rich in probiotics and strengthens the immune system, these…

During the initial stages of the pandemic, there was an increase in sales of cream as more consumers had to cook and bake at home as they were in lockdown. Both herbal and "original" creams experienced an increase in 2020. However, this popularity…

Modern grocery retailers such as supermarkets and hypermarkets continue to lead sales of drinking milk. However, a significant portion of products are increasingly being sold in smaller retail outlets, such as mini-markets and bakeries. Since the…

Feta is set to remain the most popular type of cheese in Greece in 2021, although other cheeses, including goat cheese, are also seeing an increase in popularity due to a growing product variety and still low penetration. Cheese types are expected to…

Sales of butter are expected to rise in 2021 in a continuation of a trend seen in 2020 stimulated by various lockdowns and considerably more time spent at home as consumers endeavoured to avoid virus transmission. More consumers are engaging in home…

One of the most notable trends in 2021 is for products for babies that offer no or reduced sugar and which promote a healthier way of living. This is even apparent from the first few years of a baby’s life. In response to this trend, Nestlé has…

COVID-19 had a significant negative impact on travel in 2020 – domestic, inbound and outbound. This had a knock-on impact on airlines, accommodation and transportation. Although a partial recovery is expected in 2021, figures are not forecast to…

After a disastrous performance in 2020, travel flows are expected to be higher in 2021, yet still significantly below the 2019 pre-pandemic figures, as COVID-19 has continued to impact travel in multiple ways, especially in the first half of the…

Although revenues have been affected by travel restrictions and the impact of COVID-19 on tourism, the share of intermediaries within travel increased in 2020, and this is set to continue in 2021. The competitive advantage these players offer…

Lodging saw a significant current value decline in 2020, and although a rebound is expected in 2021, it is from a low base and sales will remain low compared with the pre-pandemic level. Hotels saw an above-average decline in 2020, although an…

Although demand for car rental was certainly negatively impacted by reduced tourist flows due to COVID-19 in 2020, it was not as badly affected as airlines, for instance. This is because travelling by car was regarded as safer than public transport.…

Airlines posted a strong current value decline as a result of travel restrictions and border closures in 2020. Borders in Greece were closed and travelling was banned between mid-March and the end of June. Even on reopening, travel was limited, as…

Retail current value sales of portable players will continue their steep decline during 2021. Portable multimedia players account for the bulk of retail volume sales of portable players, but they are steadily being cannibalised by a combination…

Retail current value sales of in-car entertainment declined by almost a third during 2020, as restrictions on movement meant that local consumers spent much less time in their cars, exacerbating the economic shock of the pandemic, which resulted in a…

Having plunged by almost a quarter during 2020, retail current value sales of imaging devices will decline at a more modest pace during 2021. During 2020, demand for imaging devices was undermined not only by the economic shock of the pandemic but…

Retail current value sales of home audio and cinema will continue to decline during 2021, albeit at a much more modest pace than in 2020 – when they fell at their fastest rate in six years. Home cinema and speaker systems was the only segment in home…

The key trend during the latter part of the review period was the emergence of mass TWS earbuds. The number of brands of mass TWS wireless earbuds has increased rapidly, and the competitive landscape is becoming more fragmented. However, many…

There will be a sharp acceleration in the rate of growth in retail current volume sales of consumer electronics during 2021, with computers and peripherals by far the top performer. The Digital Access Scheme will provide significant support to demand…

Prior to the onset of the pandemic, working from home (WFH) had been a rare in Greece, but during March 2020, companies were advised to switch employees to WFH in an effort to contain the spread of COVID19. As not all companies provided computers and…

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,…