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Consumer Lifestyle
Consumer Lifestyles in Spain
Jan 2019
While consumer confidence has been buoyed by economic recovery and a strengthening labour market since 2014, job insecurity remains a concern and many have been hit by poverty – especially the youth. This has caused consumers to increase their ...
Country Profile
Spain: Country Profile
Jan 2019
Spain’s post-crisis expansion will slow in 2018. Gains in consumer spending will drive growth, funded by increased government spending measures. Consumer spending should also benefit from higher-than-expected real wage growth and an increase in ...
Strategy Briefing
Business Dynamics in Western Europe
Jan 2019
Western Europe offers one of the best business environments in the world with an extremely sophisticated IT infrastructure. Yet, increasing divisiveness due to growing income inequality, further escalated by an increased flow of migrants and rising ...
Strategy Briefing
Manufacturing Industries Most Ready to Expand B2B E-Commerce
Dec 2018
Although the growth of B2B e-commerce is expected to accelerate over the coming years, not all industries are equally suitable and prepared for embracing digital selling. The manufacturers most ready to launch their digital selling activities include...
Country Report
Packaged Food in Spain
Dec 2018
Spain’s packaged food industry continued to register positive retail sales growth in 2018, although growth rates remained moderate and volume sales increases were generally slower than in previous years. The main influences on slower growth were ...
Strategy Briefing
Eurozone Economic Outlook: Q4 2018
Dec 2018
The outlook for the Eurozone has continued to deteriorate since August. GDP growth declined to 1.7% year-on-year in Q3 of 2018. Private sector confidence indices have also declined, although they remain above the historical average. Recent declines ...
Strategy Briefing
Top 10 Energy-Producing Countries in 2030
Dec 2018
The energy sector is the key provider for many integral sectors in every economy, such as chemical products, utilities, transport, metal products manufacturing, etc. Over the 2017-2030 period, the energy industry is expected to experience stable ...
Country Report
Baked Goods in Spain
Nov 2018
Demand for bread and other baked goods is set to continue declining among Spanish people as concerns over the high sugar and fat content of cakes and pastries in particular are discouraging consumption. In addition, many people are consciously ...
Country Report
Breakfast Cereals in Spain
Nov 2018
After recording further negative sales growth in 2018, breakfast cereals is set to continue declining in volume and value terms over the forecast period. The main drag on sales in the category is set to remain Spain’s low birth rate. This means a ...
Country Report
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Spain
Nov 2018
Processed fruit and vegetables continued to record declining sales in 2018 as consumers still prefer fresh fruit and vegetables, which are seen as healthier. However, the convenience of shelf stable fruit and vegetables continued to support demand, ...
Country Report
Processed Meat and Seafood in Spain
Nov 2018
Processed red meat remains among the most iconic of food types in Spanish cuisine. Indeed, processed meat products such as chorizo and jamon are among the best-known of Spanish foods abroad. However, recent years have seen demand for these products ...
Country Report
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Spain
Nov 2018
As Spanish consumers become more focused on the nutritional profile of the food they eat, sales of rice are rising as more consumers see rice as a fibre-rich source of complex carbohydrates. In addition, although the Spanish have traditionally been ...
Country Report
Edible Oils in Spain
Nov 2018
Sunflower oil recorded by far the strongest volume growth of any edible oils category in 2018 as falling unit prices made this type of oil more appealing to consumers. Sunflower oil has also benefited from its reputation as a healthy type of oil for ...
Country Report
Ready Meals in Spain
Nov 2018
Sales of ready meals are based almost entirely on the need for convenient meal solutions and with the pace of life in most of Spain’s rural areas and small towns still very slow and relaxed, demand for ready meals is centred on larger towns and, in ...
Country Report
Sauces, Dressings and Condiments in Spain
Nov 2018
The forecast period is set to see consistent, moderate growth in sales of sauces, dressings and condiments. Among the largest categories, herbs and spices is set to register particularly strong growth and this is set to be due to the rising interest ...
Country Report
Soup in Spain
Nov 2018
The forecast period is set to see sales of soup continue to increase substantially. Soup is a very popular dish in Spain, especially gazpacho, a summer soup which is served chilled and remains among the most iconic and traditional dishes of Spanish ...
Country Report
Sweet Spreads in Spain
Nov 2018
The rising health consciousness of Spanish consumers means bad news for sales of chocolate spreads and jams and preserves. The forecast period is set to see sales decline in both of these categories as well as in nut and seed based spreads and this ...
Country Report
Charge Cards in Spain
Nov 2018
Despite the strong competition from debit cards, personal charge cards registered current value and transaction growth for the third consecutive year in 2018. Charge cards, like debit cards, benefited from the shift away from cash payments. In ...
Country Report
Credit Cards in Spain
Nov 2018
During the economic crisis in Spain, the use of credit cards reduced significantly. Alternatively, typical practice was to treat credit card payments as payments made through a debit or charge card, and cover all expenditure at the beginning of the ...
Country Report
Debit Cards in Spain
Nov 2018
The shift from cash to card payments in Spain is benefiting debit cards the most. Spanish consumers prefer these cards as a means of payment as they substitute the small payments previously made by cash. In addition, debit cards are used for ...
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