Sectoral analyses

Vending machine industry - Behind the scenes of self-operated sales growth

In this report we dissect the vending machine industry in the Adria Region. We explore the reasoning behind the financial performance of some of the largest players in the region and also offer a broader industry context. We lay out the drivers, challenges and outlook for the industry.

18.09.2023.

Sectoral analyses

Pharmaceutical industry - Strengthening foothold in Adria region

This industry report aims to analyze the performance of the Adria region’s pharmaceutical sector in 2022. The report will encompass both macroeconomic and microeconomic aspects of the industry. In addition, report will briefly remark on topics such as medicine shortages and the repercussions of current geopolitical tensions in one of the Adria region’s most important markets – Russia.

14.09.2023.

Macro outlook

Macro Quarterly 4Q 2023 - Spending fundaments keeping GDP alive

In this report, we confirm our GDP growth numbers (vs. the previous report) for all Adria region countries, with the rationale behind being that consumer fundamentals remained strong, and they have offset the deteriorated foreign demand environment.

08.09.2023.

Regional topics

Labour market report - New labour paradigm driving strong wage growth

Wages in Adria region are growing at the fastest pace in at least 10 years! Slovenia is the latest country in the region where the yoy gross wage growth rate entered into the double digit zone in 1H 2023, with gross wages elsewhere in the Adria region growing at a 10%+ yoy pace already since the 2H 2022.

31.08.2023.

Regional topics

Inflation report - Prices on a downtrend path

Adria region inflation rates stayed in downtrend in 2023 amid high 2022 base. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia are on the lower end, posting only 4.9% (Jun-23) and 5.7% yoy inflation in Jul-23, respectively. Croatia posted 8% in Jul-23, showing more persistence as the tourist season began, pushing up demand, while N. Macedonia’s rate slid into the one-digit zone recording 8.7% yoy in Jul-23. Serbia expressed the most stubborn inflation (driven by 21.9% growth in food prices), posting 12.4% yoy in the same period.

25.08.2023.

Sectoral analyses

Telecom industry - Unlocking Profitwire Pathways

In this report, we describe the key business drivers in telecom industry, review main competitors in Adria region, point to following investments and their impact on traditional industry also outlook on whole telecommunication industry. Telecommunications industry is highly competitive and faces challenges such as low profit margins, high customer turnover and sensitive customer perception.

22.08.2023.

Sectoral analyses

Adria region textile industry - Connecting the threads of stagnating profitability

In our analysis we delve into the regional textile industry. To provide context, we compare it to its main export destination - the EU - and offer a global perspective as illustrated by the performance of the some of the largest textile/apparel producers. We sought to illustrate the market positioning and strategies of regional players, compare their performance, and offer insight regarding the regional industry.

04.08.2023.

Regional topics

Foreign trade & industrial production - When Germany sneezes, Europe catches a cold

Industrial production in Adria region is challenged by demand uncertainty, and constrained by lack of skilled labour force, implying that improving labour productivity in the region is a must.

21.07.2023.

Sectoral analyses

Bakery products industry - Prosperously navigating through input cost pressures

The goal of this sector report is to examine the current status of the bakery products producers within the Adria region. The report will focus solely on the wholesale producers without retail network due to large differences in business performance, strategy and challenges between companies in the examined industry and the ones having both revenue streams.

13.07.2023.

Regional topics

ETFs report - The present (and the future) of investing

Expansion of the global financial markets coming on the heels of multi-year period of cheap money has seen the rise in the global AUM of exchange traded funds (ETFs) to 10 trillion USD, compared to 0.8 trillion USD just around the Global Financial Crisis of late 2000s.

07.07.2023.

Regional topics

Plastic packaging industry - Defending single-digit profit margins in morphing industry

Plastic packaging is the fastest growing segment of the packaging industry with a 5.4% CAGR over period of last 20 years. Several big trends are responsible for realized growth but the latest two, sustainability and e-commerce, continue to challenge and shape the industry. In this report we give overview of Adria region plastic packaging industry, circular economy challenges and capabilities of industry players to adapt to ongoing changes.

03.07.2023.

Regional topics

Commodity report - Slowdown of price pressure

Commodity prices finally slowed down in 2023 (up to mid-June), as release came from warmer winter (for energy prices), Black Sea Grain Initiative (for cereals) and weaker demand from the world’s main economies (notably from weaker China reopening). Some commodities showed price movements in the other direction, e.g., sugar, which is affected by bad weather, but overall, the whole market saw a decline, consequently releasing inflation pressures.

23.06.2023.