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4th Quarter – CPG Issue | Autumn 2023
Macroeconomic Context
Value Creation in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
McKinsey ConsumerWise – European Consumer Sentiment
Source: IMF – World Economic Outlook, October 2023 McKinsey & Company 3
Inflation has decreased to 4.3% in September driven by decreasing
energy prices, as food and beverages price inflation remains high
Inflation pressure is decreasing in the Eurozone
140
Core inflation1 4.5 4.8
130
All-items 4.3 9.9
120
100
Industrial goods 4.2 5.5
90
Dec. 2017-Dec. 2019 Dec. 2019 – Dec. 2022 Dec. 2022 – latest available1
CAGR, % CAGR, % CAGR, %
5.3%
1.5 -1.3 1.4
France
1.7 2.4 5.8 ECB forecast of nominal
0.2 -0.5 0.2 wage growth for 20232 in
Italy
1.2 0.9 3.8 Eurozone
0.4 -4.0 2.4
1. US: September 2023; Italy, UK: August 2023; Eurozone, Germany, France: quarterly data through 2023:Q2
2. ECB forecasts as of September 2023
Note: Aggregate wages capture: Italy, France, Germany, Eurozone - total economy; the UK & the US - private sector
Source: National Statistical Institute of Italy, UK Office for National Statistics; BLS; German Federal Statistical Office; French Ministry of Labor/INSEE; European McKinsey & Company 6
Central Bank; Haver Analytics
Eurozone consumer confidence worsened again in August-
September, in line with economic slowdown
Consumer inflation expectations have picked up as business is ready for higher yield curve environment
Consumer confidence indicator Consumer expectations of price trends in the next 12 months 1
Percent balance, SA, through September 2023 Percent balance, SA, through August 2023
0 70
60
50
-10
40
30
20
-20
10
-30 -10
2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2022 2023
1. Based on question: "By comparison with the past 12 months, how do you expect that consumer prices will develop in the next 12 months?". The result is calculated as difference in percent shares of answers: B = (MM + ½M) − (½P + PP);
where MM = increase more rapidly; M = increase at the same rate; P = stay about the same; PP = fall
Source: European Commission; McKinsey analysis McKinsey & Company 7
The medium- to long-term view:
A 2x2 or 3x3 world – scenarios for 2023 and beyond
The interaction of structural forces, policy choices and the energy transition speeds determine scenarios outcomes
McKinsey Macro & Markets, September 2023
Scenarios in focus
Favorable
Structural forces Policy choices
1 Return to pre-
The forces that promote α1 The fiscal, monetary
COVID norms
or constrain sustainable and regulatory policy
growth and shared choices that create the
prosperity, and are local conditions
α2
beyond the direct 2 γ2 β2 prosperity within the
control of policy global economic
• Macro uncertainty Focus on environment
Unfavorable
growth &
• Technology Near-term & long- • Government
term headwinds energy
• Energy systems 3 β3 transition spending and taxes
dominate
• Global institutions • Business regulations
& legal frameworks
γ β α • Interest rates and
Restrictive Accommodating financial conditions
β2 -0.5
105
γ2 -1.0
β2 0
95 -0.5
-1.0
0.5
85
γ2 0
-0.5
80 -1.0
2019 20 21 22 23 24 2025 26 2023 2024 2025 2026 2030-40
Source: National statistics agencies; McKinsey analysis, in partnership with Oxford Economics McKinsey & Company 9
Eurozone Consumer price inflation versus the ECB deposit rate
McKinsey Macro & Markets. Eurozone, September 2023, percent1
ECB Deposit Rate Headline CPI Core CPI
Scenario α1 Scenario β2 Scenario γ2
10 10 10
5.8
6 6 6
-2 -2 -2 2014
2014 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2027 2014 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2027 - 2019 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2027
- 2019 - 2033 - 2019 - 2033 - 2033
1. CPI CAGR 2014-19, 2027-33; ECB deposit rate 2019 only, neutral rate 2027-33
Source: National statistics agencies; McKinsey analysis, in partnership with Oxford Economics McKinsey & Company 10
Over the last three months, there has been a noticeable deterioration
in consumer confidence among European households. Although
inflation has decreased, biggest concerns revolve around financial
Consumer health of households driven by a rapid increase in interest rates,
Confidence particularly affecting mortgage and consumer credit rates.
102
Austria 0.7 -3.6 1.3
100
Denmark -0.1 -3.7 2.7
98
France 1.6 -3.3 1.5
102
Poland 1.2 -1.5 2.5
100
Russia2 0.6 0.3 1.9
98
Spain 2.7 -3.4 4.0
1. All European Union Member States in the euro area; 2. Until Nov 2021
170
Austria 10.6 12.8 8.7
160
120
Germany 8.7 8.8 6.1
110
1. All European Union Member States in the euro area; 2. Interim results for Q4 2021; 3. CAGR
Source: Oxford Economics, National Federal Statistical Office McKinsey & Company 15
Private Consumption (2/2)
Nominal consumption slowed down in the first quarter of 2023, while real consumption remained either stable or declined
170
Poland 14.3 14.9 15.7
160
120
Sweden 13.3 -1.2 -5.3
110
1. All European Union Member States in the euro area; 2: Data on Russia not seasonally adjusted; 3: CAGR
Source: Oxford Economics, National Federal Statistical Office McKinsey & Company 16
Retail sales declined across the board in Q2 2023, with few
exceptions. The category breakdown looks very similar, with only the
information and communication equipment and cultural and recreation
goods segments recording positive growth in year-on-year terms.
Retail Sales
Households continue to remain cautious despite ongoing deceleration
of inflation across all retail sales categories, as indicated by volume
data. This caution is driven by higher interest rates for consumers,
which are placing increased pressure on the cost of living, forcing
consumers to either reduce their consumption or, at the very least,
trade down to cheaper goods.
160
Austria 8.1 -1.5 -2.5
150
110
Germany 4.5 -5.5 -2.4
100
160
Poland 14.1 4.6 -1.1
150
110
Sweden 5.3 -4.7 -3.4
100
160
150 France 3.3 7.0 5.1
140
130 Germany 5.4 10.8 3.7
120
110 Italy 3.7 12.4 2.0
100
90 Netherlands 5.3 13.0 1.1
2012 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2023
1. All European Union Member States in the euro area; 2. CAGR
Source: Oxford Economics, National Federal Statistical Office McKinsey & Company 21
Consumer Prices (2/2)
Consumer inflation in the Eurozone reached record levels last year, though slowing down in Q4 22 – Q3 23
160
150 Spain 5.9 6.6 4.1
140
130 Sweden 3.9 10.3 3.1
120
Switzerland
110 1.4 2.8 2.3
100
90 United 4.9 10.8 5.0
2012 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2023 Kingdom
1. All European Union Member States in the euro area; 2. CAGR
Macroeconomic Context
Value Creation in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
McKinsey ConsumerWise – European Consumer Sentiment
CPG companies that attract high valuations generally have higher growth and margin expectations – both in
Value creation the short and long term – continuing their superior historical performance.
drivers Growth currently is generally the biggest value driver for CPG companies, even for companies with currently
low ROICs. Packaged Foods is an exception, where margin is the biggest value driver for low ROIC
companies, given its low spread to the cost of capital.
36
27
24 23
18 17 19
15
12 12
9 8 8%
3 CAGR
-7 -7
-13
-39
2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2023
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence, McKinsey Corporate Performance Analytics McKinsey & Company 25
Globally, the increase in YTD share prices has pushed multiples
above their long-term historical averages
Weighted average global market 1-year forward multiples (x), 2007 - 20231
As of September 30, 2023
1-Yr Forward P/E Ratio (x) 1-Yr Forward EV/EBITA Multiple2 (x)
21
19 19
17 17 17
16 16
16 16
15 15 15 15 15
14 Ø 15 14
14 14 14
13 13 13
12 13 Ø 13
11 11 12
11 11
10 10
9 9
07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2023 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2023
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence, McKinsey Corporate Performance Analytics McKinsey & Company 26
CPG in YTD 2023 is performing worse than most other industries,
while it was among the better performing industries in 2022
Weighted average industry TSR performance, %1
As of September 30, 2023
2023 2022 2022 –2023
Semiconductors 36 -33 -8
Media & Entertainment 30 -39 -21
High Tech 29 -32 -12
Automotive & Assembly 25 -29 -11
Oil & Gas 13 23 39
Air & Travel 12 -12 -2
Logistics & Trading 10 -13 -4
Conglomerates 9 11 21
Consumer Durables 8 -26 -21
Healthcare Supplies & Distribution 7 -9 -2
Business Services 6 -17 -12
Industrials & Electronics 5 -21 -17
Diversified Financials 5 -20 -16
Transport & Infrastructure 5 -10 -6
Apparel, Fashion & Luxury 4 -15 -11
Telco 3 0 3
Basic Materials 2 1 3
Banks 1 -3 -1
Retail 0 -14 -14
Pharma & Biotech 0 1 0
Insurance -1 7 6
Real Estate -1 -15 -16
Aerospace & Defense -2 12 10
REITS -3 -22 -25
Healthcare Providers -3 -14 -16
Chemicals -3 -14 -17
Consumer Services -4 -9 -13
Consumer Packaged Goods -5 -5 -10
Medical Technology -7 -25 -30
Utilities -8 1 -7
Agriculture & Food Production -13 0 -13
Total 8 -13 -6
1. Based on the top 5000 companies globally by market cap as of 12/31/2022
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence, McKinsey Corporate Performance Analytics McKinsey & Company 27
Globally, most CPG subsegments are finding it difficult to recover
TSR in 2023
Leisure Products is the only subsegment with higher TSR in 2023 YTD versus 2022
250 Alcoholic
Beverages 14 48 21 -10 -6
Global
Soft Drinks
200 11 22 11 11 0
Global
Home &
Personal Goods 7 24 10 -9 -2
150 Global
Packaged Food
7 27 9 -3 -5
Global
100 Leisure
Products 7 36 19 -29 2
Global
Tobacco
50 5 17 0 11 -5
Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Global
1. N = 360 (Alcoholic Beverages 52, Soft Drinks 29, Home & Personal Goods 64, Packaged Food 172, Leisure Products 29, Tobacco 14)
Source: McKinsey Corporate Performance Analytics, S&P Global McKinsey & Company 28
For most European CPGs, YTD 2023 TSR performance has been
more positive when compared to the same categories at global level
In 2023 Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco subsegments were more penalised in Europe than globally
300 Alcoholic
Beverages 3 25 4 -8 -8
Global
250
Soft Drinks
8 15 6 -6 19
Global
Leisure
100 Products 17 51 32 -34 21
Global
Tobacco
50 9 31 3 25 -14
Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Global
1. N = 56 (Alcoholic Beverages 9, Soft Drinks 5, Home & Personal Goods 8, Packaged Food 27, Leisure Products 4, Tobacco 3)
Source: McKinsey Corporate Performance Analytics, S&P Global McKinsey & Company 29
Sub-sector Economic Profit has been on the rise in the last 5 years
Since 2018 and in absolute terms, Packaged Food and Alcoholic beverages captured the most Economic Profit
Value created Value destroyed Net Economic Profit
EUR billions
26
21 22
18
14
Alcoholic Beverages Soft Drinks Home & Personal Goods Packaged Food Leisure Products Tobacco
1. Defined as Invested Capital incl goodwill * (ROIC incl goodwill - WACC), the return on invested capital earned above the weighted average cost of capital
2. N = 361
Source: McKinsey Corporate Performance Analytics, S&P Global McKinsey & Company 30
Globally, sub-sector revenue growth is expected to slow down after
strong growth in 2022
Margins expected to remain relatively constant while multiples are slightly decreasing given TSR downturn in 2023 YTD
Alcoholic Beverages Soft Drinks Home & Personal Goods Packaged Food Leisure Products Tobacco As Reported Estimates
2019 2024E
EV/EBITA FY+21 Revenue growth1,2 EBITA margin1,2
Dec 2018 – Sep 2023, Weighted average %, 2019 – 2024E, Weighted average %, 2019 – 2024E, Weighted average
36 37
20
17 27
17 25
15
14
14 9 17 17
7 16 16
6 6 6
5 14
11 4 12
3 3
10 1 10
9 9
0
-3
5
2018 2020 2022 2023 Alcoholic Soft Home & Packaged Leisure Tobacco
Alcoholic Soft Home & Packaged Leisure Tobacco
Q4 Q4 Q4 Q3 Beverages Drinks Personal Food Products
Beverages Drinks Personal Food Products
Goods
Goods
1. N = 360 (Alcoholic Beverages 53, Soft Drinks 29, Home & Personal Goods 64, Packaged Food 170, Leisure Products 29, Tobacco 15); only includes companies for which a 2024 estimate is available
2. 2023 and 2024 based on latest analyst consensus estimates; if 2022 actuals not available yet, latest analyst consensus estimates are used for 2022 as well
Source: McKinsey Corporate Performance Analytics, S&P Global McKinsey & Company 31
For Europe, similar patterns are observed, with sub-sector growth
expected to be lower in 2023 vs 2022
Margins expecting to remain relatively constant while multiples are slightly decreasing given TSR downturn in 2023 YTD
Alcoholic Beverages Soft Drinks Home & Personal Goods Packaged Food Leisure Products Tobacco
As Reported Estimates
2019 2024E
EV/EBITA FY+21 Revenue growth1,2 EBITA margin1,2
Dec 2018 – Sep 2023, Weighted average %, 2019 – 2024E, Weighted average %, 2019 – 2024E, Weighted average
42
41
20
16
16 9 9
8 8
15
14 5 23 23
4 4
13 34 3 3 20
21
2
12 17 18
12 13 13 13
10
Source: McKinsey Corporate Performance Analytics, S&P Global McKinsey & Company 32
Gross margins are lower in LTM Q2 2023 for ~75% of CPGs versus
2021, yet over 40% have been able to at least partially offset
~25% of CPGs were able to improve gross margin from 2021 to LTM Q2 2023
Packaged Food Soft Drinks Home & Personal Goods Tobacco Alcoholic Beverages Leisure Products Bubble size = Revenues
LTM Q2 2023
Δ EBITA margin1
2021 to LTM Q2 2023, %-points Δ EBITA margin = Δ Gross margin
>=5
Δ EBITA margin better than gross
4 margin decline (n=120; 42%)
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4 Δ EBITA margin similar or worse2 than Gross margin increased
gross margin decline (n=94; 33%) (n=74; 26%)
<=-5
<=-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 >=5
1. N = 288 (Alcoholic Beverages 46, Soft Drinks 23, Home & Personal Goods 55, Packaged Food 130, Leisure Products 22, Tobacco 12); only includes companies for which
both gross margins and EBITA margins were available for Q1 - Q4 2021 and Q3 2022 - Q2 2023 Δ Gross margin
2. ‘Similar’ means that this group includes companies for which gross margin declined and the change in EBITA margin was slightly better (a maximum of 0.5pp higher vs
gross margin decline) 2021 to LTM Q2 2023, %-points
Source: McKinsey Corporate Performance Analytics, S&P Global McKinsey & Company 33
Across CPG sub-sectors, 25-40% of companies suffering gross
margin decline were not able to offset through cost measures
Companies that saw gross margin increase were generally not able to fully sustain this through to EBITA
LTM as per Q2 2023 # of companies1 Δ Gross margin1,2 Δ EBITA margin1,2 Difference Δ EBITA vs Δ GM1
Count (%) LTM vs 2021, ppt LTM vs 2021, ppt ppt
Alcoholic Gross Margin increase 16 (35%) 2 2 1
Beverages Gross Margin decline, partially offset 19 (41%) -2 1 3
Global EBITA margin decline > Gross Margin decline 11 (24%) -1 -3 -2
Source: McKinsey Corporate Performance Analytics, S&P Global McKinsey & Company 34
CPGs that were not able to offset part of the gross margin decline,
had a relatively lower growth, revenue size and SG&A intensity
Companies that were able to increase gross margin had relatively low starting gross margin
LTM as per Q2 2023 Revenue size1,2 Revenue growth1,2 Gross margin1,2 EBITA margin1,2 SG&A intensity1-3
2021, EUR M 2021 to LTM, % 2021, % 2021, % 2021, %
Alcoholic Gross Margin increase 1,722 16 60 23 22
Beverages Gross Margin decline, partially offset 3,351 29 53 16 25
Global EBITA margin decline > Gross Margin decline 961 16 55 24 24
Source: McKinsey Corporate Performance Analytics, S&P Global McKinsey & Company 35
Across subsectors EBITDA surprises were significantly more
positive than revenue surprises in Q2 earnings announcements
Majority of Tobacco companies missed revenue consensus by 10% or more
EBITDA
43% 43%
40%
33% 33% 35% 33% 33% 33%
27% 27% 27%
Note: Based on most recent quarterly earnings dates, ranging from 05/27/2023 to 09/30/2023
EBITDA 62%
58%
50%
43%
36% 36% 35% 33% 33% 33% 33%
25% 27% 25%
18% 17%
9% 8% 7%
4% 6%
0% 0% 0%
Alcoholic Beverages Soft Drinks Home & Personal Goods Packaged Food Leisure Products Tobacco
Note: Based on most recent quarterly earnings dates, ranging from 05/27/2023 to 09/30/2023
-24 25
116
107 -23 17
-12 11
-10 11
-9 11
-9 11
31 33 -8 10
22
-8 9
10 7
4 -8 8
<-10% -10% -5% to -2.5% 0% to 2.5% 5% to >10%
-7 8
to -5% -2.5% to 0% 2.5% to 5% 10%
Alcoholic Beverages Soft Drinks Home & Personal Goods Packaged Food Leisure Products Tobacco
1. Based on a sample size of 330 companies and only includes companies where the latest earnings announcement was Q2 2023 or later.
Soft Drinks 30
Global 19 6 13 15 11 15
12 14 9 13
8 4
-3
Home & 4 9
Personal 22 17 17
13 16 -3 14 8 14
Goods 9 5
Global 0
Packaged 4
Food 22 11
11 14 -3 14 11 7 11
Global 8 4 6 9
Leisure 3 18
Products 16 17 14 20
12 17 7 11
Global 6 9 -7
3
Tobacco
19 28
Global 14 21
7 9 11 7
5 5 5
-14 -2 1
Bottom Top Bottom Top Bottom Top Bottom Top Bottom Top
Bottom Top
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1. N = 352 (Alcoholic Beverages 52, Soft Drinks 29, Home & Personal Goods 64, Packaged Food 165, Leisure Products 28, Tobacco 14); 2. EV and analyst estimates as on September 30, 2023; 3. Medians within quartiles; Companies
categorised into quartiles based on Valuation Multiple as on September 30, 2023; 4. Estimated using a simple DCF model by company. Revenues and margins for 2023-2024 based on analyst consensus. 2025+ implied growth rate solves
for September 30, 2023 company Net Enterprise Value. 2025+ margin set equal to 2024 expected margin and capital turnover set equal to median of last 5 years. Continuing Value starts in 2038, where growth is capped at 4.5%. 4. Based
on a smaller sample size (n=321) because meaningful results could not be generated for all 352 companies; other results on this page are robust to using this smaller sample size
Source: McKinsey Corporate Performance Analytics, S&P Global McKinsey & Company 39
Growth is the key value driver for CPG companies, with ROIC for
most categories well above WACC
Even low ROIC companies are generally creating value in CPG by generating returns above cost of capital
Change in Net Enterprise Value from1,4-5:
ROIC1-2, WACC1,3, 1%-point increase in 2025+ 1%-point increase in 2025+ Key value
2022, % 2022, % growth, % margin, % driver
Alcoholic High ROIC 21 3 Growth
Beverages 65 7%
14
Global Low ROIC 15 6 Growth
Macroeconomic Context
Value Creation in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
McKinsey ConsumerWise – European Consumer Sentiment
1 2 3 4 5
Overall consumer Consumers expect to …by trading down Omnichannel is the ESG has become a key
mood has stabilised continue reducing their across all categories preferred purchasing factor in most
and remains neutral spending slightly… model purchasing decisions
Consumer confidence stable 1 in 2 consumer have 8 in 10 European consumers Across all key regions, Consumers care deeply
after improvement in Q2 ’23 reduced savings to finance are trading down, mostly by consumers prefer an about brand sustainability,
spending adjusting quantities and omnichannel shopping transparency and willingness
Confidence varies by region
with Spain showing a strong Going forward, consumers buying lower priced brands approach to care for their people and
are willing to pay for it
positive trend, with Germany expected to spend less in Downtrading is stronger Younger consumers having a
experiencing a slight decline non-essential categories, amongst younger consumers larger preference for ESG importance varies
although trend has stabilised – 9 in 10 GenZs have traded omnichannel shopping slightly across markets and
Inflation remains the top
down in the last 3 months compared to older ones, generations with Gen Z
concern for consumers,
preferring in-store shopping being most conscious
followed by climate change
Source: McKinsey ConsumerWise EU5 Sentiment Data (UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and France), August 2023, [n=5000] McKinsey & Company 42
EU5 consumer sentiment remains strong, in line with Q2’2023
Confidence level in own country’s economic conditions1, % respondents
18 15 15 15 15 16 14 14 14 Optimistic
21 24 26 26 The economy will rebound in
34 2-3 months, and that the
economy will grow the same or
faster than before
43
49 50
52 55 53 55 55 53
Mixed
55 51 51 53 The economy will be impacted
for 6-12+ months and will take
49
a longer time to recover
43 Pessimistic
32 37 36 The economy will be impacted
30 30 30 31 31 long-term and will lead to a
24 25 23 22
17 recession/one of the worst
recessions we have seen
Mar-20 Apr-20 May-20 Jun-20 Sep-20 Nov-20 Feb-21 Aug-21 Mar-22 Apr-22 Jun-22 Sep-22 Apr-23 Aug-23
20202 2021 2022 2023
1. Q: What is your overall confidence level surrounding economic conditions in EU5? Rated from 1 “very optimistic” to 6 “very pessimistic.” Top, middle, and bottom 2 boxes of scale aggregated to "Optimistic," “Neutral,“ and "Pessimistic.“
Figures may not sum to 100%, because of rounding. Question prior to Aug 2022 framed as: What is your overall confidence level surrounding economic conditions after the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis subsides (ie, once there is herd
immunity)?
2. Average of weekly pulse surveys shown for Apr 2020.
Source: McKinsey ConsumerWise Global Sentiment Data, August 2023, [n=5000] McKinsey & Company 43
Inflation remains top concern, but has decreased in importance vs
Q2 mildly while sustainability and immigration concerns grow
Source: McKinsey ConsumerWise Global Sentiment Data, August 2023, [n=5000] McKinsey & Company 44
31% of consumers monitor expenses more carefully as 29% have
dipped into savings and reduced income going to savings
Versus Q2 2023,
p.p. change
10 10
16 16
Reduced spend on food/struggled to find money to cover groceries 22 -2%
Source: McKinsey ConsumerWise Global Sentiment Data, August 2023, [n=5000] McKinsey & Company 45
Consumers continue to reduce spend on semi-discretionary items,
though the trend has stabilised vs Q2’2023 (1/2)
Will spend less on this category Will spend about the same amount Will spend more on this category Above 1% Between 1% and -15% Below -15%
Net intent,
Expected spending per category over the next three months compared to usual1, % of respondents Net intent Q3 vs Q2
Essentials Fresh produce 11 70 19 7% 1%
Meat & dairy 18 69 13 -6% 2%
Center store / shelf stable groceries 15 73 12 -3% 1%
Non-alcoholic beverages 24 68 8 -17% 2%
Pet food & supplies 14 75 11 -3% 3%
Gasoline 18 60 22 4% 5%
Baby supplies 20 58 22 2% 2%
Household supplies 18 74 9 -10% 2%
Semi-
Personal care products 15 77 8 -6% 2%
discretionary
Fitness & wellness 24 61 14 -10% 4%
Toys 39 48 13 -26% 7%
Vitamins, supplements, and OTC medicine 24 66 10 -14% 5%
Vehicles 37 48 15 -22% -4%
Skincare & make-up 32 58 10 -23% 2%
1. Q: Over the next 3 months, do you expect that you will spend more, about the same, or less money on these categories than usual?
Source: McKinsey ConsumerWise Global Sentiment Data, August 2023, [n=5000] McKinsey & Company 46
Consumers continue to reduce spend on non-essential items,
though the trend has stabilised vs Q2’2023 (2/2)
Will spend less on this category Will spend about the same amount Will spend more on this category Above 1% Between 1% and -15% Below -15%
Net intent,
Expected spending per category over the next three months compared to usual1, % of respondents Net intent Q3 vs Q2
Accessories 51 41 8 -43% 2%
Discretionary
Alcoholic beverages 37 56 7 -29% 2%
Apparel 41 48 11 -29% 2%
Cruises 32 49 19 -14% 0%
Decorations and products for home 49 42 9 -39% 6%
Domestic flights 35 47 18 -17% 3%
Electronics for home or personal use 46 43 11 -35% 6%
Entertainment at home 25 67 8 -17% 1%
Entertainment away from home 40 49 11 -28% 4%
Food delivery from an app 41 47 12 -30% 3%
Footwear 41 50 9 -31% 2%
Furniture 50 36 14 -37% 3%
Home improvement & gardening supplies 46 45 9 -37% -7%
Hotel / resort stays 37 45 18 -19% -2%
International flights 33 46 21 -13% 2%
Jewelry 51 38 11 -40% 2%
Meal at a sit-down restaurant 40 48 12 -28% 0%
Meal at quick service restaurants in restaurant, for takeout, etc. 44 47 9 -35% 2%
Personal care services 31 61 8 -23% 1%
Petcare services 23 64 13 -11% 5%
Short-term apartment or house rentals 37 49 13 -24% -2%
Sports & outdoors equipment & supplies 40 49 11 -29% 1%
1. Q: Over the next 3 months, do you expect that you will spend more, about the same, or less money on these categories than usual?
Source: McKinsey ConsumerWise Global Sentiment Data, August 2023, [n=5000] McKinsey & Company 47
Consumers in all income …with stronger effect seen in
classes are trading down… younger generations
Income Generation
Low Income 79% 80% 78% 81% 82% 73% Generation z 86% 81% 89% 84% 89% 90%
Medium 79% 81% 78% 81% 81% 74% Millennial 85% 87% 86% 84% 87% 83%
Income
High Income 77% 79% 74% 78% 78% 75% Generation X 78% 82% 72% 82% 80% 74%
Boomers and
Silent 68% 71% 66% 75% 72% 56%
Source: McKinsey ConsumerWise EU5 Sentiment Data (UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and France), August 2023, [n=5000] McKinsey & Company 48
Consumers are most likely to splurge on dining-out, apparel and
travel with GenZ also planning to splurge on beauty
Categories where consumers intend to treat themselves Below market average (<-5 vs market) Above market average (>5 vs market)
of all respondents with intent to splurge
Intent to splurge by generation
Baby
Categories Gen Z Millennials Gen X boomers
Others 2 1% 1% 2% 4%
Source: McKinsey ConsumerWise Global Sentiment Data, August 2023, [n=5000] McKinsey & Company 49
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