Western Europe

Following the sales decline in 2020 against a backdrop of gym closures and lockdowns due to the pandemic, a recovery was seen in 2021 as vaccination programmes rolled out across Western Europe, with stronger growth then being recorded in 2022 as…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This briefing examines how the healthcare and social services industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of healthcare and social services output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports,…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

The briefing examines how personalised healthcare market is evolving. The report also provides insights on the countries most ready to use personalised healthcare services, and the potential impact on the pharmaceuticals and medical sectors.

In Western Europe, the preventative health trend was accelerated by consumers’ rising health concerns due to the 2020 global pandemic. This resulted in several product launches positioned under the immune boost and/or wellbeing umbrellas. This report…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…

While interest in preventative health was increasing prior to 2020 in Western Europe, the Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated this with consumer focus being on immunity in 2020. In light of an economic downturn, value and efficacy are set to gain…

Western Europe is the third biggest region for dermatologicals. Germany is the largest market, followed by Italy. The category has reached ts maturity in several WE markets, but, due to, constantly growing incidence of allergies, climate changes and…