The bar chart illustrates statistical details regarding purchasing tendency in European grocery markets over a decade commencing in 1998, divided by year and denominated in percentages.
Overall, the increasing consumption was the norm of foods and goods among all countries. The percentage of food and goods simultaneously increased in all countries. Specifically, that of the first country recorded the most significant increase. While country 3 consistently witnessed the lowest level of purchased food and goods.
Regarding the proportion of consumed food, the first country witnessed a remarkable surge and reached a peak from 10% to 35%. Despite initially leading the chart at approximately 23%, over the years, the second country mildly increased to around 28%. The final country insignificantly grew to secure the bottom at 8%.
The similar tendency was recorded for goods purchased. In 1998, the proportions of country 1 and 3 were unnoticeable in the south of 5%, lagging behind. Moreover, country 2 accounted for one-fourth to record the leading position. After a decade, country 1 notably leaped with the most substantial disparity of 35%. Additionally, country 2 remained virtually unchanged at 26%, contrasting to country 3 which sharply rose to approximately 15%.