Chocolate confectionery in the US is registering solid though inflation-driven value sales growth in 2025, while retail volumes have been in decline since 2022. A primary contributor to this downward trend is the sharp spike in cocoa prices that began in 2024. The rise in cocoa costs significantly increased production expenses, resulting in higher retail prices and prompting greater consumer price sensitivity, especially towards non-essential, indulgent products. In 2025, all members of chocolat

In 2025, sugar confectionery in the US is recording strong value growth and improved volume growth. Volume sales are seeing marginal increases as growth turns positive following 2024’s slight decline. This turnaround is significantly supported by American consumers shifting away from chocolate products considering dramatic rises in global cocoa prices which have made chocolate less accessible to cost-sensitive shoppers. Sugar confectionery has consequently become a more attractive and affordable

In 2025, value sales for gum in the US are rising modestly, with this growth primarily reflecting inflation rather than stronger consumer demand. Gum volume sales have been on a downward trend since 2023, aligned with pre-pandemic trends as consumers increasingly shift away from gum towards healthier snack alternatives. A significant factor behind this change is gum’s perceived lack of nutritional benefit, which has reduced its appeal among health-conscious consumers. Moreover, growing consumer

In 2025, value sales of savoury snacks in the US are on the up, with growth predominantly driven by price rises. Volume sales, meanwhile, are in decline. This trend indicates shifting consumer priorities, particularly within key segments such as salty snacks, where some major players face stagnating sales and slightly shrinking volumes. Potato chips and tortilla chips are both falling further than in 2024 in terms of volume sales. While these snack types have previously benefitted from expanding

Overall growth for sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in the US in 2025 is tempered by persistent wellness trends, changing consumer lifestyles and ongoing supply chain disruptions. Increasing use of GLP-1 medications and heightened price sensitivity are leading local consumers to prioritise snacks promising functional ingredients, nutritional transparency and value-driven pricing. Although price increases were scaled back in early 2025, these factors, combined with lingering inflationa

In 2025, snacks in the US is posting an increase in retail current value sales though the rate of growth remains modest. This continued deceleration follows the sharp slowdown that began in 2024, reversing the robust double-digit or near double-digit increases recorded since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite noticeable price slowdowns in 2024, consumer relief has been gradual. Economic uncertainty is further impeding market performance in 2025, reflecting persistent consumer concerns a

In 2025, ice cream in the US is seeing an increase in value sales despite continued volume declines, indicating that consumers spend more per unit but purchased fewer products overall. This trend is influenced not merely by inflation but by a notable shift in consumer behaviour, as buyers become increasingly selective and opt for indulgences they consider genuinely valuable. Multi-pack dairy ice cream is proving a success, appealing through its combination of cost-effectiveness, built-in portion

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Volume sales of beer sales declined in the US in 2024. As consumers struggled with stagnating wages and dwindling savings, spending on beer held steady while increased packaging, labour, and ingredient costs drove unit prices at the expense of the traditionally volume-driven category. Much is made of beer’s resilience and price inelasticity in difficult economic times, but we have now seen multiple years of volume contraction across categories. There are arguments made about consumers leaving th

Volume sales of alcoholic drinks fell in the US in 2024, though sales grew in current value terms during the year. The final year of the review period saw alcoholic drinks continue to suffer from a decline in per capita consumption. Even as alcoholic drinks price rises and general inflation slowed from the previous year, consumers remained bearish in their purchasing habits. Save for a modest return to volume growth for RTDs after hard seltzer’s losses normalised, all other topline categories sa

Volume sales of cider/perry decline di the US in 2024. The decline of cider during the review period has marked the end of an era during which US cider could rely on novelty and category curiosity to drive growth. What began as a craft renaissance in the early 2000s - transforming the industry from just 173 cideries to more than 1,310 operations today - has reached a maturation point where the rising tide no longer lifts all boats. The honeymoon period of explosive category growth has given way

Volume sales of wine declined in the US in 2024. The popularity of RTDs and THC (cannabinoid) beverages, as well as the mindful drinking trend, contributed to the decreased consumption of wine at the end of the review period. The World Health Organization’s declaration that there is “no safe amount of alcohol to drink” gained traction post-pandemic, supporting a broader movement towards wellness. This shift is visible across age groups: Baby Boomers are prioritising health, while younger consume

Volume sales of spirits declined in the US in 2024. Spirits volume sales took a downward turn in 2023 and the more pessimistic trends of certain categories dominated the performance of the broader category in the final year of the review period. Brandy and cognac continued to haemorrhage volumes, due both to aggressive retailer destocking and shifts in aspirational spending patterns. The canned cocktail boom, seen as a more financially accessible form of premiumisation, simultaneously drew consu

Volume sales of RTDs increased in the US in 2024. RTDs bounced back in the final year of the review period after a difficult 2023 beleaguered by high unit price growth across all categories and tightening consumer spending in FMCG. Consumers looking to high flavour and premium offerings embraced the hard tea segment, canned collaboration efforts that crossed category lines like alcoholic soda and juice extensions, and the proliferation of the high-end ready-to-drink cocktail. High alcohol was an

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Eyewear in the US is expected to post further strong retail volume and current value growth over 2025. Retail current value growth is predicted to outpace retail volume growth, largely due to anticipated unit price increases, particularly in light of potential tariff impacts. The performance of the industry is primarily driven by consumers’ growing focus on eye health and the ongoing demand for functional eyewear, such as contact lenses and spectacles. In contrast, sunglasses continues to face c

Spectacles in the US is projected to register mid-single-digit growth in retail current value sales over 2025. All categories are expected to contribute to the positive growth performance of spectacles at the end of the review period. Spectacle lenses is set to post the highest growth in retail current value sales in 2025, followed by spectacle frames, driven by the rising prevalence of myopia, and readymade reading glasses, supported by the ageing population trend. Meanwhile, retail volume grow

Contact lenses and solutions in the US is projected to see a mid-single-digit increase in retail current value sales over 2025, led by daily disposable lenses (DD) and myopia control contact lenses. The popularity of daily disposable lenses has skyrocketed because of their convenience and hygiene advantages, including a lower potential for eye infections. Customers value their ease-of-use and the fact that typically reuseable lenses do not require cleaning procedures. Moreover, toric and multifo

Sunglasses in the US is set to be the only major category in eyewear to see declines in retail volume and current value sales over 2025. Following the 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19)-induced slump, strong rebounds in 2021 and 2022 were driven largely by luxury sunglasses and pent-up demand as consumers returned to outdoor activities. However, sunglasses in the US has since faced ongoing challenges. In 2023 and 2024, both retail volume and current value sales declined amidst rising living costs and c

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Total soft drinks packaging retail volumes remained stable in 2024, as consumer demand was limited by rising cost pressures and shifting trade policies. PET bottles maintained the highest volumes, but saw a decline in packaging volumes in 2024 due to concerns about sustainability. Despite ongoing industry efforts in terms of lightweight designs, increased use of rPET, and recyclability initiatives, decline in this pack type was seen in important categories such as carbonates and sports drinks. M

Although growth remained at a low level, total hot drinks packaging retail volumes continued to increase in the US in 2024. Consumer demand for premium coffee and speciality tea remained robust under shifting lifestyle patterns. Premiumisation drove brands to introduce upscale pack formats, including eco-friendly cartons and single-serve sachets, to meet the consumer taste for artisanal beverages. Convenient formats such as single-serve pods also supported growth. Sustainability considerations f

In 2024, value sales of home furnishings in the US declined significantly due to a sluggish housing market and shifting consumer priorities to services like healthcare and education. With existing-home sales projected to hit their lowest level since 1995, and a rise in mortgage rates during late 2024, consumer demand for home furnishings remained subdued. This slowdown impacted retailers like LL Flooring, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began closing half of its stores. Companies such

In 2024, home and garden in the US recorded an overall decline in value sales, reflecting the weak performance of home furnishings, home improvement, and homewares. Elevated interest rates and persistent inflation dampened consumer confidence and restricted access to the consumer finance required for large purchases and renovation projects. The US housing market also slowed considerably in 2024, with home sales reaching a low not seen since 1995. As such, many home improvements were deferred or