Euromonitor Podcasts

China, a global leader in food and beverage production, has a strong presence in the manufacturing of pastas, starches and animal feed. However, tight natural resources and land shortages threaten this production. Viktorija Korsakiene, Industrial Manager at Euromonitor International, explains China’s opportunities and threats in the production of foods and beverages. Lots of brands claim to be num...

Good weather is leading to a larger than expected corn crop in 2013 leaving global stockpiles high and prices low. Wheat on the other hand is a winner amongst grains – demand for wheat is high, and stores are low - leading to high prices. Francisco Redruello, Senior Food Analyst at Euromonitor, also discusses sugar, cocoa and skim milk powder in his monthly roundup of soft commodities. Lots of bra...

In 2012, more than 43 industries in Brazil recorded negative productivity. Lifting and handling equipment, electrical lamps and production of basic nonferrous metals performed the worst. The poor performance came directly after 123 industries recorded positive growth over 2008-2012. Brazil’s lack of investments in machinery, tight bureaucracy and poor education system are hindering the country fro...

En este podcast Tomas Leal, Analista de Investigación en Euromonitor International nos presenta una tendencia muy importante en la industria de bebidas alcohólicas en Chile. Los consumidores están cambiando sus preferencias y el segmento premium del mercado está aumentando. Los factores detrás de este fenómeno son varios, desde una mejor situación económica hasta influencias psicosociales y en est...

今年はアジア地域を中心に大気汚染が広がっています。一方で、世界の空気清浄機市場をリードする日系メーカーにとっては、追い風となっています。 世界の空気清浄機の販売トレンドについて、ユーロモニター・インターナショナルのリサーチアナリスト玉置佳太が解説します。 Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove it? At Euromonitor International, we help brands build trust through evidence-based rese...

City affordability, the pure cost of living in a particular city, has a significant impact on residents’ purchasing power. Housing and transport expenditure are two major categories impacting city affordability. Ugne Saltenyte, City Analyst at Euromonitor, discusses which cities in the world have the highest and lowest city affordability. Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove i...

The birth of the royal baby alone won’t have any long term effects on the UK’s childrenswear market, but the Duchess of Cambridge’s status as a style icon – and what she chooses to dress her baby in – will impact the brands she selects. Already, a growing number of parents are choosing premium clothing for their children, as delayed marriage and pregnancy are making it possible to afford higher en...

2012 and 2013 have seen a well-publicised slowdown in the BRIC markets with growth well below pre-financial crisis levels. Yet this is not to say that these four economies, which in 2013 are expected to account for one in every six US$ spent globally, are has-beens.  Smaller frontier markets are seeing stronger growth in consumer spending, but larger, more stable markets such as the BRICs, Indones...

Internet retailing is growing at an unprecedented rate in Asia Pacific, growing by 188% between 2007 and 2012, which was the largest increase globally during that time. Asia Pacific’s internet retailing market is second only to North America. In highly populated countries such as China and India, consumers are increasingly gaining access to broadband internet, which is driving up the previously un...

Consumer interest in naturally high protein products has been growing rapidly in Finland, bolstered by mainstream media attention. Sales, especially in the dairy category, have posted significant gains within the past few years. For example, sales of dairy products fromage frais and quark doubled in retail volume terms from 2009-2011. Protein-fortified foods are launching on the back of this trend...

Rising oil costs, changing weather patterns and new government policies have caused food prices to rise recently. In addition, global demand for food has increased. When demand increases, prices increase as well. Deborah Cross, Food Industry Analyst at Euromonitor, discusses these factors in more detail, highlighting why price increases could bring positive changes in consumer behavior. For exampl...

Consumers in emerging and developed markets are often considered different in terms of their consumption habits. However, due to factors such as urbanisation, rising incomes and the  internationalisation of retailing   these two consumer groups are becoming more alike.  Ian Bell, Head of Home Care and Tissue and Hygiene Research at Euromonitor, explains how consumers in both emerging and developed...

In this follow up podcast, Carrie Lennard, Government, Labour and Education manager at Euromonitor, discusses ways to understand a country’s health and competitiveness by analysing its government revenue and expenditure and government reserve assets. Lennard discusses the relationship between government spending and the country’s economic health. In addition, she shares how companies can predict t...

The big story for agricultural commodities this month was corn prices, plummeting by US $5,500 per contract in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The US Department of Agriculture predicts this season’s crop to be 200 million tonnes larger than the last crop, creating a bulk supply and, inevitably, lower prices. In this podcast, Francisco Redruello, Senior Food Analyst at Euromonitor, discusses this...

過去 5 年間のグローバル全体の化粧品市場は、どのように推移したのか？また、今後 5 年間での市場規模予測、そして、今後注目の市場など、世界化粧品市場の動向を廣田初美が解説します。 Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove it? At Euromonitor International, we help brands build trust through evidence-based research. Our claim validation service ensures your marketing messages are backed b...

The global internet advertising industry is projected to reach US $100 billion by 2017, driven by the United States, which is the largest country for internet advertising. However, the most prominent country for growth in the internet advertising industry will be China. China generated sales of more than US $8.9 billion in 2012, and Euromonitor predicts China will become the second most profitable...

BSH Bosch & Siemens recently acquired Zelmer SA, the largest manufacturer of appliances in Poland. The acquisition not only makes Bosch the largest player in the Polish market, but it also gives Bosch an advantage in manufacturing since Zelmer has factories in key locations throughout the country. Bosch stated it will not lay off any Zelmer employees and will keep Zelmer’s brands and product p...

Antonia Branston, Senior Retailing Analyst at Euromonitor, says social networking has changed today’s consumer, leading to a what she calls “the walkaway consumer”. In social interactions through Facebook or Twitter, people can end conversations with brands relatively easily, especially if they feel targeted by aggressive selling. Consumers want to feel the same control they have online in brick a...

The Danish government is working to abolish the tax on soft drinks and beer. The abolition is similar to Denmark’s previous “fat tax”, which was imposed on foods with saturated fat content over 2.3 percent. The “fat tax” was imposed to promote healthy eating habits, but it was eliminated in late 2012. Danish consumers avoided the tax by going across the border to Germany for cheaper products. Simi...

中間所得層の増大により、成長が著しいインドネシア市場。人口の約 9 割がイスラム教徒であり、特有の消費傾向が、食糧品業界や化粧品業界をはじめとした消費財業界で見られます。現在、インドネシア人はイスラム教への回帰傾向を見せており、今後、インドネシア市場においては、イスラム教がさらに重要なファクターになると考えられます。 インドネシア市場のトレンドについて、イスラム教という観点から、ユーロモニター・インタ...

The last few months have been characterised by a wave of social unrest, most notably in Turkey and Brazil. The scale and nature of the protests have varied, but there have been some common threads including high youth unemployment. It’s impossible to generalise the economic impact of social unrest, as it depends on the structure of the economy, the length of time the unrest continues and its depth...

Emirates Airways recently announced it would open a new route between Dubai and Stockholm in September of 2013. Although some Middle Eastern destinations are popular with Scandinavian tourists, such as Dubai and Doha, many destinations are used as connections for Scandinavians travelling to Asia or Australia. This means the largest competition for Middle Eastern airlines comes from Asian and Austr...

Despite the global recession, appliance manufacturing has continued to grow, and manufacturing output reached 600 million units for the first time in 2012. Refrigeration is the world’s largest and fastest growing category in major consumer appliances and China is the largest producer of refrigeration appliances. Five out of every 10 fridges sold globally are produced in China, and 30 percent of fr...

Spending on consumer health is increasing globally, with a focus on preventive measures and wellness campaigns. Demographics and consumer lifestyles are two forces shaping the industry. For instance, the aging global population is leading to more elderly consumers with specific health needs. Urbanization is also a force; as consumers become busier, self-medication becomes a popular alternative to...

The personal wipes category in the US is fairly stagnated, with women being the main purchasers of these products. In order to reinvigorate the category, companies are launching products marketed strictly for men. For example, “Dude Wipes” targets young, active male consumers who may not have time for a shower between work, the gym and social events. With rising product awareness, Euromonitor expe...