Slovakia

The impact of COVID-19 has been slightly positive for retail sales of tissue and hygiene in Slovakia in 2020, initially driven by stockpiling and further supported by stay-at-home policies. Retail tissue products are generally regarded as basic, ...

Premiumisation was increasingly evident in 2019, especially in pantyliners and towels, where there was rising demand for products that offer greater convenience, long-lasting freshness and were highly absorbent and gentle on the skin. Eco-friendly ...

Wipes continued to record value growth in Slovakia in 2019, fuelled by a rising interest in premium wipes that offer the convenience of effective cleaning, last longer and are gentle on the skin. Growth was seen across the board with the increasing ...

An ageing population, increased awareness and acceptance of adult incontinence continued to support sales of adult incontinence products in 2019. There is also a growing number of information sources and campaigns aimed at raising awareness of adult ...

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene recorded good value sales growth in 2019 due to the improving economic situation in the country. This motivated Slovak consumers to spend on foodservice, leading to an overall higher number of foodservice outlets ...

Slovak consumers continued to be increasingly interested in green products that have a low environmental impact in 2019. Manufacturers therefore strongly focused on introducing products made of natural and organic materials during the year. ...

Due to an ageing population and improving awareness of incontinence, more and more people are seeking medical help, which supported volume sales of Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence in 2019. Light incontinence products are not usually covered by ...

Retail tissue recorded further volume and value sales in 2019, driven by improved economic conditions in the country and the rising purchasing power of Slovak consumers. The continued premiumisation trend helped drive value sales of retail tissue in ...

Real GDP will contract sharply in 2020. Despite substantial government measures put in place to cushion the impact, the COVID-19 crisis is projected to temporarily suppress domestic demand, the main driver of the recession in 2020. Private ...

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 ...

With rising levels of disposable income contributing to product premiumisation, natural and better-quality food ingredients for cats grew in popularity. For example, Placek’s Ontario brand, which is aimed at older cats with sensitive digestion, has ...

Strengthening purchasing power is encouraging a growing focus on pet health and welfare, with consumers becoming more proactive as they aim to ensure their pets’ long-term health. This is boosting demand for pet healthcare products such as flea/tick ...

Fish food is seeing growing demand for healthier products and food fortified with vitamins/minerals. Specialist food is also gaining popularity, particularly species-specific food, as fish owners seek to optimise the condition of their pets. ...

Improved economic conditions and rising disposable income levels are enabling consumers to spend more on dog food, while consumers are also becoming increasingly sophisticated in their understanding of canine nutrition. These trends are encouraging ...

Pet care continued performing well across most categories and the outlook for growth is positive. The pet humanisation trend is helping to drive sales, with this mainly evidenced through growing demand for healthier food ingredients and products that...

Natural decrease will be the main driver of depopulation in 2026-2040 in Slovakia, despite net migration staying positive. Ageing will continue to accelerate, burdening state resources and impacting the consumer landscape as more enter retirement. ...

The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chains 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 ...

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For many international brands, Slovakia is the last country they are yet to enter in Central Europe, owing to the small market size. Many world-leading foodservice brands have been hesitant about entering Slovakia, and cautious about expansion in the...

The movements of the labour market in Slovakia is closely linked to the growth of self-service cafeterias, with major players located in business centres. The connection between self-service cafeterias and employment means that the declining ...