In January 2024, Osem Food Industries Ltd announced a price rise on its sauces and condiments by 5-8%. Despite the government trying to prevent companies from increasing prices with the threat of being put on a ‘blacklist', many companies, including Osem Food Industries went through with price incre...
Sauces, dips, and condiments posted positive growth in Switzerland in 2024, largely owing to the increasing demand for convenience in using prepared sauces instead of making them from scratch. Other factors driving growth included consumers' willingness to experiment with different and exotic dishes...
Sauces, dips, and condiments has faced notable challenges in 2024 due to Nigeria's prevailing economic difficulties, including high inflation. Despite these obstacles, the category has managed to achieve marginal positive volume growth, as many of its products are essential cooking ingredients. Howe...
Hosiery has found itself in a challenging situation in recent years with many consumers opting to extend the use of their existing hosiery, rather than buying new products. Retail volume growth remains stable, but current value growth has slowed in line with lower inflation. The ongoing economic unc...
In 2023 and 2024, Brazil's macroeconomic scenario has been marked by a mix of positive and challenging factors. While the country has experienced robust economic growth, driven by a strong labour market and fiscal transfers, consumers and businesses have seen significant challenges from inflationary...
In 2024, footwear is the standout performer in the Morocco's apparel and footwear industry, in terms of volume and current value growth. While inflationary pressures have dampened consumer demand in many apparel categories, footwear is witnessing healthy growth due to higher levels of engagement in ...
Overall, sauces, dips and condiments is expected to register both healthy constant value and volume growth. However, though general inflation has eased, in April 2024, the 5% VAT on food was reintroduced, after being cut to zero in 2022. This lessened the relief from the overall reduction in inflati...
Inflation and significant price increases of sauces, dips and condiments is affecting consumption habits in 2024. There is a notable shift to economy products and local brands sold at more affordable prices than their international counterparts, as well as shopping during promotions. Indeed, there i...
Price sensitivity has significantly impacted the category in 2024, with consumers opting for more affordable sauces and condiments. Companies have responded by introducing budget-friendly options, promotions and reducing pack sizes. Sauces from brands like Zesta (Trufoods Ltd) and Peptang (Premier F...
Menswear in Morocco registered a stronger increase in retail volume growth over 2024, whilst current value growth has slowed down. The slowdown in unit prices has stimulated higher consumption of menswear, reflecting a rebound in consumer purchasing power. Certain product categories, such as men's t...