Trending Topics: Intentional Consumption
26 Sep 25Intentional consumption is one of Euromonitor International’s five new Trending Topics for the year ahead. We have identified these topics as the most crucial cross-industry trends that businesses need to prioritise to remain competitive.
Shane MacGuill
Top Five Trends in Nicotine for 2025
9 Sep 25Transformation remains the industry priority, driving growth in total nicotine units, despite a decline in cigarette volumes. The evolving and intricate nicotine landscape will continue to drive consumers to multiple product formats, and expand the significance of nicotine beyond combustion. Here are the main trends in the nicotine and tobacco industry.
Erwin Henriquez
Trending Topics: Cross-Industry Shifts Into 2026
4 Sep 25What are trending topics? Read about the five you should prioritise to remain competitive in this report.
Euromonitor International
Introducing Euromonitor's Trending Topics
4 Sep 25Euromonitor presents five crucial trending topics across industries that businesses must understand to thrive in today's volatile environment. These topics include Market volatility, Beyond affordability, Healthy longevity, Intentional consumption, and Next-gen online storefront. By analysing these trends, companies can identify opportunities for growth and adapt their strategies accordingly. The insights provided aim to help businesses stay relevant and profitable in a rapidly changing landscape.
Euromonitor International
What’s Happening in Nicotine and Cannabis – H1 2025
19 Aug 25As the global nicotine and cannabis industries continue their transformation, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. Here’s what industry leaders need to know from the first half of 2025.
Erwin Henriquez
South Africa’s Cannabis Market: Building Momentum Despite Regulatory Inaction
21 Jul 25Macroeconomic trends, such as developments in legislation and regulations, are the primary drivers and constraints for the South African cannabis market’s current performance, as well as its medium-to-long-term performance. While these developments establish the framework – or “rules of the game” – their influence is most notable in shifting consumer behaviours and market trends. To this end, three key consumer trends stand out as central in shaping the future of the cannabis industry in South Africa.
Christopher Day
The Growth of Illicit E-Vapour in Latin America: Case Studies from Brazil, Colombia and Mexico
27 Jun 25E-vapour products have become a topic of growing debate in key Latin American markets. Brazil and Mexico have experienced different market evolutions over the past few years. Mexico used to have a legal e-vapour market without proper regulation, while Brazil has banned products since 2009. As of 2025, both countries have banned the distribution and sales of e-vapour products, driving the illicit trade. In contrast, Colombia regulated products in 2024, driving the legal market in the region, but still has a mix of legal and illicit products.
Victor Cardoso
InterTabac 2025
Messe Dortmund Rheinlanddamm 200, 44139 Dortmund 18 September 2025 09:00 CETThe world’s leading event for the tobacco industry brings together international market leaders and industry representatives from all sectors at Messe Dortmund.
Raphael Moreau
The Blurred Line Between Legal and Illicit E-Vapour Products in the Middle East
31 Mar 25The illicit e-vapour trade presents a challenge to legally distributed products in the Middle East. Successfully navigating the e-vapour market in the Middle East requires a thorough understanding of these challenges and a strategic approach that allows brands to mitigate the illicit trade risk.
Alexandra Molokova
Tab Expo
Palexpo International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Route François-Peyrot 30, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Genève 8 May 2025 09:55 CETJoin global tobacco and nicotine industry leaders for a landmark edition of TABEXPO. Explore ground-breaking exhibits, gain insights from industry experts, and connect with key decision-makers—all in the stunning setting of Geneva, with Mont Blanc as your backdrop.
Shane MacGuill
The Evolution of Japan's Cannabis Market in 2024 and the Impact of Legal Regulations
12 Mar 25The laws and regulations regarding cannabis in Japan have undergone significant changes in recent years. In particular, in 2023, a revised bill was proposed for the Cannabis Control Law, which established a new offence for use and officially approved Epidiolex, a CBD preparation for medical use. The revised law was delayed from the initially scheduled date of October 2024, and then came into effect on 12 December, but expectations for growth in the CBD market temporarily slowed in 2024. This article explains the reasons for this, the current situation, and the outlook for the future market.
Aya Suzuki
Navigating the E-Vapour Market and the Rise of Illicit Products
4 Feb 25Globally, legal e-vapour products are set to grow at a notably slower pace in volume than in previous years, trailing behind nicotine pouches and heated tobacco. However, this growth figure only scratches the surface of the e-vapour market, as non-compliant and illicit products continue to surge in popularity worldwide.
Erwin Henriquez
Mapping and Measuring Consumer Need States
24 Jan 25Increased lifestyle fragmentation, pressure for productivity, along with a desire for optimisation and self-stability are resulting in strong growth in the importance of a need states mindset among consumers seeking to bring precision and effectiveness to their consumption.
Shane MacGuill
World Tobacco Middle East 2024
Dubai World Trade Centre in Za'abeel Halls 1,2 & 3, and Exhibition Halls 1 & 2 Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Centre - Trade Centre 2 - Dubai 12 November 2024 10:40 GSTJoin us at the largest tobacco event outside of Western Europe. An exclusive show-only offers and deals from 250+ leading suppliers.
Alexandra Molokova
Key Takeaways on the World Market for Cannabis
10 Sep 24Cannabis is probably the most disruptive and dynamic fmcg industry of them all. Regulatory changes have become more frequent across various regions, with most of them leaning towards wider liberation and acceptance. More and more consumers are turning to cannabis for different reasons, and a greater diversity of products has been emerging.
Lucas Pinto
InterTabac and InterSupply & CB Expo 2024
Messe Dortmund: Strobelallee 45, 44139 Dortmund 20 September 2024 13:00 CETAt the trade fair duo InterTabac and InterSupply from 19th to 21th September, 2024, trade visitors meet top decision-makers from retail, manufacturing and the service sector.
Spiros Malandrakis
Fizz with a Buzz: The Rise of Cannabis Drinks in the US
11 Jun 24“Minnesotans live in the future” was the most popular quote in the cannabis industry in 2023 after the state legalised products containing less than 10mg of hemp-derived THC per package to be sold in retail stores across the state. According to industry players and retailers in the state, hemp-derived THC products saw incredible growth and overnight success, with liquor stores reporting that up to 10% of their sales were coming from these types of products in the first couple of months.
Erwin Henriquez