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During the pandemic, countries saw a restated demand for digital connectivity leading market players to accelerate their digital initiatives. Thus, the global digital landscape is expected to see shifts over the forecast period, where developed…

As something of a mature category, baked goods were seeing slow or even declining real value growth year on year of late in Western Europe. However, due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the region, a certain amount of foodservice consumption was moving…

Sales of baked goods in Eastern Europe recorded slightly slower real value growth in 2020 than a year earlier. Although the arrival of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the region saw consumers stockpiling certain products, this did not extend to bread in…

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly changed where and how consumers shop. Businesses must analyse this evolution and reshape their selling strategies accordingly. This report delves into these two important aspects of shopping, where and how,…

Rigid plastic is one of the most important packaging types across Western Europe. It has benefited from a boost in sales due to the increased time spent at home, the closure of the on-trade space and lockdown phases in 2020 as a result of the…

While the global luxury goods market contracted notably, Asia showed signs of recovery as early as Q2 2020, minimising the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This report analyses the background to the quick recovery of personal luxury…

The Voice of the Industry survey of professionals in the consumer tissue and disposable hygiene industries, fielded in December 2020, reveals a number of headwinds and growth dynamics recorded by companies in 2020, as well as expectations of short-…

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 global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

Heavily reliant on optical stores, the eyewear industry has been hit hard by store closures and other restrictions implemented in various parts of the world to contain the Coronavirus pandemic. This briefing provides Euromonitor International’s Q1…

Consumers are increasingly purchasing with purpose, demanding transparency in food sourcing as they question the environmental impact of eating. As a result, food manufacturers are increasingly aiming to deliver positive social or environmental…

The apparel and footwear industry has been hit particularly hard by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This briefing provides Euromonitor International’s Apparel and Footwear Q1 2021 quarterly research results and market updates on 2020-2025…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has left a profound impact on China’s consumer goods and service sectors. China was the first major economy to recover to pre-pandemic levels; Euromonitor International’s analysts on the ground in China deliver insights into…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years, leading to new business models, commerce ecosystems and channels for reaching and engaging consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition, as e-commerce became the default…

This briefing provides updates on 2021-2025 quarterly forecasts for the hot drinks industry, sourced from Euromonitor International’s Hot Drinks Forecast Model for Q1 2021, reflecting updated GDP and Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact forecasts.

This briefing provides updates on Euromonitor’s March 2021 forecast restatement for the packaged food industry, deciphering how the industry is navigating the pandemic, changes from baseline projections and highlighting future risks and…

Clean label has become more pertinent in recent years and claim visibility has become more essential with the rise of e-commerce. The definition of clean products is also nudging past the limits of health and nutrition to cover a more holistic…

Sales of consumer electronics are projected to undergo a V-shaped recovery, following a 5% decline in value terms in 2020. As consumers become accustomed to the new normal, sales are forecast to return to growth in 2021.

Consumers are expected to be more willing to spend after a year of repressed spending in 2020, and innovation is essential for businesses to tap into revived purchase occasions. Changes to mobility, digital acceleration and an evolving perception of…

Plant-based eating and alternative proteins are dynamic, disruptive forces in the food and nutrition market, gaining in popularity as consumer motivations regarding consumption of these foods grow. The global Coronavirus pandemic provided a boost and…