Retail demand for processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in South Africa remains stable in 2024, driven by shelf stable seafood, with the latter holding the highest volume share overall. In particular, products such as shelf stable pilchards are gaining popularity. These products are gener...
Retail volume sales of staple foods in South Africa are gradually rising in 2024, as an increasing number of local consumers find themselves in a better financial position compared to the previous year due to factors such as lower food inflation and decreased interest rates. The outcome of the South...
This Megatrends report highlights long-term trends resulting from shifts in consumer values and behaviour. It provides a summary of each of Euromonitor International's 10 focus megatrends and insights as to how each trend has manifested in South Africa. Euromonitor's Megatrends i...
Retail volume sales of hosiery in Chile are rising strongly in 2024, following a marginal drop the previous year when the category was impacted by unfavourable weather conditions and low consumer spending. The improved performance in 2024 is being driven by a lower comparative base and signs of a re...
Hosiery volume sales have weakened in Norway following the relatively strong growth post-pandemic, especially in sheer hosiery. Inflation and rising unit prices have resulted in a tougher environment for apparel and footwear overall, which has naturally impacted hosiery as well, since it is primaril...
Compared to European countries, per capita consumption of hosiery is still low in Turkey, with much potential for growth. After several years of strong growth post-pandemic, volume sales declined over 2024, with consumers reigning in expenditure. Rising health-awareness in Turkey has made consumers ...
Childrenswear is only just achieving positive volume sales in South Korea in 2024, while value is better supported by high unit prices. Specifically, sluggish birthrates are placing downwards pressure on volume, while a noted consumer preference for premium and luxury brands is supporting value. Thi...
Hosiery is managing to achieve small positive volume gains in South Korea in 2024, albeit at lower levels than seen in recent years. Sales are supported by the fact that hosiery has become a means of expressing individual styles, with consumers moving away from plan hosiery and opting for vibrant, c...
Hosiery volume sales increased at a faster pace over 2024 due to higher consumption of lower priced products in the Netherlands. While unit prices continued to rise in line with costs, Dutch consumers looked for discounts especially in non-sheer hosiery. Sheer hosiery sales were impacted as people r...
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...