The two bar charts compare the percentages of food and other goods bought from supermarkets in three European countries—Country A, Country B, and Country C—in the years 1998 and 2008.
Overall, the percentage of both food and other goods bought in supermarkets increased in all three countries over the 10-year period. While Country B had the highest figures in 1998, Country A recorded the highest percentages by 2008.
In terms of food purchases, Country A experienced a dramatic increase, rising from around 10% in 1998 to 35% in 2008—the largest growth among the three nations. Country B also saw a moderate rise, with the percentage increasing from approximately 23% to 28%. Meanwhile, Country C showed only a slight growth, going from 6% to just under 10% over the same period.
With regard to other goods, Country A started at around 5% in 1998 and saw a significant increase to nearly 40% in 2008, marking the most substantial rise in this category. Country B experienced a slight growth from 22% to 25% over the same period. Although Country C showed a considerable increase from just 1% to about 15%, it remained the country with the lowest figures in both years.