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...
Sports footwear is in high demand for its performance and comfort and is experiencing a notable surge as more individuals opt for comfort-driven choices over formal products in their everyday use. Turkish consumers increasingly demand technology that adds value, and manufacturers will increasingly b...
Sportswear in Chile continues to gain momentum among local consumers, registering sustained growth since the reopening of retail post-pandemic. Sportswear has become the flagship category of apparel and footwear, not only due to its direct relationship with sports but also because of other drivers s...
Even though sportswear is very mature in Norway, it was the best performing segment during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Health and exercise became even more important during the pandemic with many stating that it was key for mental health. Norwegians, who are already very outdoorsy increased the f...
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...
Footwear is seeing positive gains in both value and volume terms in South Korea in 2024. This is noted to be driven by two main trends - one for premium footwear, and the other for sports shoes. This latter driver is in line with the sports-orientated themes seen across apparel and footwear categori...
Sportswear is maintaining healthy value growth in South Korea in 2024, albeit at lower levels than seen in the recent review period, as sales normalise after the enhanced value created by inflationary pressures leading to high unit prices. Overall, sportswear is supported by both persisting fashion ...