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Writing instruments immediately returned to recording positive growth in Asia Pacific in 2021, following the decline seen a year earlier, when Coronavirus (COVID-19) arrived in the region. Nevertheless, traditional writing instruments will continue…

Travel transportation is under intense scrutiny for its role in the climate emergency, with good reason. The pandemic has, however, proven that transportation is critical in tackling the global health crisis through vaccine distribution, as well as…

Sales of toys and games are forecast to rebound from a sharp decline in 2022, with a return to growth over the forecast period, despite ongoing inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. Video games account for two thirds of total toys and…

It was a tale of two tobacco markets in 2022, as flat overall global cigarettes volume, balanced growth in only two regions - Asia Pacific and Latin America - against very significant declines, particularly in developed markets.

Despite economic challenges, the global consumer tissue market continues to grow in both developed and developing markets. The pace of growth will, however, decelerate in developed regions post-COVID-19, highlighting the need for meaningful…

This report offers a global overview of staple foods, highlighting major trends and developments. While global inflationary pressures have recently posed severe challenges to retail volume sales of staple foods, over the forecast period the industry…

This report explores the state of the global soft drinks industry in 2023, examining category and market growth over the year. The competitive positioning of leading companies and brands within the worldwide non-alcohol drinks industry is presented,…

The global snacks industry has demonstrated success in overcoming the many challenges faced over the past few years (eg COVID-19 and inflation). Consumers and governments are increasingly scrutinizing snacks’ nutrition. The industry is reinvigorating…

In 2023, small appliances saw growth, as consumers replaced their small appliances purchased during the pandemic, especially as many continue to adopt hybrid or remote working. The industry has strong growth prospects over the forecast period, with…

The briefing provides an overview of the shared mobility market, by taking global, regional and country-level perspectives on trends over the historic and forecast periods. It also touches on the different segments of shared mobility: ride hailing,…

In 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic fundamentally transformed the global retailing industry, not least by making e-commerce the default option for many homebound consumers. As the world begins tentatively to move past the pandemic, many…

During 2021, global retailing sales rebounded to surpass pre-pandemic levels buoyed by the expansion of e-commerce. While store-based sales saw recovery with the return of footfall in malls and stores, they have yet to recover to pre-pandemic…

As demand for tissue and hygiene products further recovers, key demographic fundamentals and lifestyle factors are back as drivers of category performance. With inflation still imposing pressure on consumer spending, businesses need to benchmark…

The joint factors of high inflation, elevated unit prices and strained supply chains became significant challenges for retail tissue, resulting in a deceleration of growth in 2022. As prices increase further, consumers are forced to make more…

The disposable hygiene industry is expected to see continued growth after a transitory slowdown in 2021, supported by improved health awareness, product accessibility and income in particularly developing markets. Moving forward, a more holistic…

During 2023, global retail sales posted a slight recovery, despite inflationary pressures. Broader trends favoured shifts to value-focused retail channels such as discounters, while e-commerce also continued to grow – albeit more slowly than prior to…

The sports industry in 2022 continues to demonstrate post-pandemic resilience, driving commercial performance by forging novel deals with emerging brands and companies and striving to maximise stadium revenues. Fan growth remains a universal goal and…

Pet care keeps growing albeit more slowly due to economic downturn and the return to offices that means less time spent with pets. It benefits from the growing cat population, while humanisation drives demand for healthy, human-grade, premium pet…

After moderate growth in 2022, global sales of personal accessories grew more strongly in 2023; however, geopolitical issues ,the cost of living crisis and China’s slow recovery suggest a challenging macro environment, pushing personal accessories…

The packaged food industry has seen fundamental shifts on the back of the Coronavirus pandemic with increased demand for staple foods, cooking ingredients and meals. This report gives an overview of the dynamics seen across the world and analyses the…