In 2024, the staple foods industry continued to face the challenge of global inflationary pressure, albeit to a receding degree. Consumers remain cautious and price-led, but willingness to look beyond cost to characteristics such as healthy choices is returning; opportunities for producers and retai...
In 2024, staple food in Switzerland experienced positive retail value and volume growth, with several key trends shaping the category. Prices remained high throughout 2024 due to rising packaging, energy and transport costs. Furthermore, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has disrupted the global grain...
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...
Staple foods in Vietnam has faced significant challenges in 2024, due to the ongoing economic slowdown. With the fluctuating global situation and rising prices, price sensitivity has become a major factor driving many consumers' purchasing decisions. A segment of consumers has become more reluctant ...
It is expected to be a positive picture for staples in Uzbekistan in 2024. While inflation is still high, there is expected to be modest constant value and volume growth. This is partly due to continuing population growth. However, the economy is also growing and this is boosting consumer confidence...
It is an improving economic picture for staple foods in Uruguay in 2024 and it is expected to register moderate current value growth, as inflation eases. That being said, there are still significant price increases hikes for rice, due to continuing increases in international prices. Eur...
Womenswear retail volume sales picked in 2024 aided by manufacturers' investment in new collections and the promotion of more varied and affordable products in the Netherlands. Consumers were still budget-conscious, and this was reflected in growing demand for affordable and discounted fast fashion,...
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...
Apparel and footwear in the Netherlands continued to witness steady volume growth in 2024, reflecting rising consumer demand and the strong interest in fashion and accessories. While the willingness to purchase apparel and footwear remains high, Dutch consumers are still adopting a more cautious att...
Retail volume sales of staple foods are set to grow in Kuwait in 2024, with demand supported by the essential nature of such products. Bread is the main staple, with rice also highly popular. Health and wellness continues to exert a growing influence on purchasing decisions, with consumers moving to...