Band 7+: The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The pie charts illustrate the distribution of consumer expenditure across various sectors in the years 2009 and 2019.

In both years, Food and Drink represented the largest portion of consumer spending, though its share decreased slightly over the decade. Notably, spending on Smartphones remained minimal, while expenditure on Books significantly decreased.

In 2009, Food and Drink dominated consumer expenditure at 42%. This category was followed by Entertainment at 22% and Transport at 10%. Clothes and Furniture both accounted for 10% each, while Books and Smartphones were the smallest sectors at 6% and 2% respectively.

By 2019, the share of expenditure on Food and Drink reduced to 39%, yet it remained the largest sector. Entertainment saw a slight decrease to 19%, while Transport increased to 12%. Expenditure on Clothes remained stable at 11%, and Furniture saw a minor increase to 10%. Notably, expenditure on Books fell sharply to 1%, indicating a significant decline in this category.

Overall, while the general pattern of spending remained consistent, there were notable shifts in the proportions allocated to specific sectors, reflecting changing consumer priorities over the decade.