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Asia Pacific continues to be the largest cigarette market in the world. The region’s cigarette consumption experienced a decline caused by the impact of COVID-19 leaving consumers to reduce their consumption of cigarettes or shift to illegal trade.…
In the latest in an ongoing series of quarterly briefings looking at developments in the world of tobacco, we assess the latest performance of the major multinationals, NPD/NGP updates, the reviewed economic growth projections for the world’s key…
This briefing looks into Euromonitor International’s Q4 2021 alcoholic drinks forecast, which has been updated in accordance with new macroeconomic data and the latest available information. While there have been no major updates to forecast…
Having experienced varied but ultimately relatively moderate impact from COVID-19 disruption, as the tobacco industry begins to tentatively emerge from the pandemic, the question is to what extent pre-existing patterns of advancing secular decline in…
In the latest in an ongoing series of quarterly briefings looking at developments in the world of tobacco, we assess the latest performance of the major multinationals, NPD/NGP updates, the reviewed economic growth projections for the world’s key…
Smoking prevalence continues to decline in Eastern Europe, with retail volume sales of cigarettes also falling. Some consumers continue to try and cut down on their smoking or quit altogether for health reasons, brought into even greater focus by…
Striving for Wellbeing in Drinks & Tobacco has been identified as one of the most important themes in the world of beverages. Alcohol, caffeine, sugar and cannabis are a significant part of how global consumers manage their wellbeing. In the decade…
Emanating from the innovation of tobacco regulators, legislation in the drinks and tobacco industries promises to spread, increasingly shaping the nature and characteristics of the products we can consume and when, how and where they can be marketed…
This report considers what socialising will look like in a post-COVID-19 era, focusing on several key questions. A return to the “Roaring Twenties” in the beverages space or a continuing decimation of the on-trade? How has socialising changed (eg…
For the first time in the modern history of the tobacco industry, the last decade has seen the emergence of a viable alternative to the cigarette, altering consumer preferences and use patterns. The Nicotine Survey offers insight into the pace and…
In the latest in an ongoing series of quarterly briefings looking at major (and some minor) developments in the world of tobacco, we assess the latest performance of the major multinationals, important cannabis and NPD/NGP updates, the reviewed…
With the UN Climate Change conference (COP26) to be held in Glasgow, 2021 is set to be an important year to tackle environmental risks. While the strong focus on social issues during 2020 will prevail in 2021, the environmental side will emerge…
From a global perspective, the legal cannabis industry is a young one, undergoing the initial phases of its development. The wider legalisation and availability of cannabinoid products promises to revolutionise worldwide consumption routines and…
The pandemic is influencing sustainability in drinks and tobacco. This is evolving to include consumers’ welfare concerns, with brand action on social issues and community needs. The pre-pandemic environmental focus and pledges are retained, even…
Illicit trade in E-Vapour is becoming increasingly common. A variety of causes, including product bans, tax differentials and willingness of illicit actors to sell counterfeit, compatible and contraband products are leading to this growth. This…
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the consumer goods market in Sub-Saharan Africa, with recovery expected to take place over time. Consumers expenditure has been negatively affected, as value seeking consumers shift to essential products. The…
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…
Almost uniquely among fmcg industries, tobacco legislation is not simply a guiding element or a means of enforcing consumer standards but a central determining factor in the performance of tobacco markets. As the cumulative de-normalising impact of…
Virtually unknown just three years ago, nicotine pouches have quickly become one of the most promising alternatives to smoking tobacco. Also known in the industry as “modern oral products”, they contain nicotine and other flavouring agents, but are…
Cigarettes are set to decrease over the forecast period due to increasing regulatory and socioeconomic pressures. Consumers are increasingly trading down or preferring the illicit market. International brands are well placed to capture growth via…