Australia

Sales of imaging devices witnessed a steep decline during the pandemic as consumers remained at home and as such had little need for taking pictures or recording video. However, it is important to note that the category had already been in decline…

Overall sales of consumer electronics in Australia are stagnating in retail volume terms in 2023, albeit with mixed performances across the different categories. Consumer demand in many categories continued to soften after seeing strong growth during…

Many Australians spent the two first years of COVID-19 experimenting with creating cocktails at home. As the pandemic eased in 2022, this resulted in a cocktail boom in the on-trade, as these increasingly educated cocktail connoisseurs sought…

In 2023, baby and child-specific products in Australia experienced a further increase in value sales growth. Among these products, baby and child-specific sun care stood out with remarkable value growth. This surge can be attributed to Australian…

In 2023, appliances and electronics specialists in Australia continued to record a positive performance, with offline shopping making a complete recovery from the pandemic's impact. The renewed focus for many players in the channel was on creating…

Thin wall plastic containers have been gaining share in soup packaging, with this shift due to a number of reasons. Firstly, these containers are lightweight as well as easy to use and handle, making them a convenient option for both manufacturers…

In 2023, traditional watches is set to witness a stronger decline in volume sales and slower growth in current value terms than in the previous year in Australia. This deceleration can be attributed to consumers curtailing their spending on…

The major talking point of 2023 from a consumer lending point of view has been the increase in interest rates over the year as a result of the RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) attempting to address high inflation rates. Due to higher interest rates,…

In 2023, the Australian fashion industry has faced a complex landscape, characterised by economic challenges, including a cost-of-living crisis and high inflation. These factors prompted consumers to curtail non-essential spending. As a result,…

COVID-19 caused significant disruptions to on-trade sales throughout 2020 and 2021, with mobility restrictions and border closures limiting footfall at restaurants, bars, and other venues. Even as Australia began to ease restrictions towards the end…

Australia is one of the freest economies in the world, with limited corruption and improving government finances. The economy is facing slowing growth and inflation continues to be high, but the export environment is becoming more favourable as…

While the impact of the pandemic continues to wane in Australia, consumers’ engagement with digital screens, such as computers and smartphones, remains high, increasing their exposure to blue light. With remote working blurring the line between work…

Despite the persistent impact of cost-of-living pressures over 2023, beauty and personal care in Australia showed resilience. Local consumers did not necessarily reduce their purchases of beauty products but instead sought more affordable options.…

Pharmacies in Australia maintained their position as the primary source of health products for local consumers in 2023. This position is despite supermarkets such as Coles and Woolworths expanding their product ranges to include medication. However,…

In the wake of the pandemic, Australians directed their attention towards creating comfortable and hygienic living spaces. The pandemic period witnessed a surge in sales of high-performance vacuum cleaners. Leading players such as Dyson and Ecovacs…

Despite the expectation of slight current value growth, in 2023 menswear in Australia is facing declining volume demand, which is largely attributed to a noticeable fall in discretionary spending, driven by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Even…

As interest rates peaked in 2023, households, particularly those with mortgages, and low-income families, have faced increasing financial pressure, making it more challenging for parents to allocate discretionary spending towards clothing for their…

Consumer concern for health and wellness continued to rise in 2022, driven primarily by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers have increasingly been looking for ways to adopt healthier living habits, and placing more and more focus on the foods…

Sales of chilled dairy desserts have been declining in volume terms, with consumers making their preferences clear about which types of food they want to purchase. Currently, such desserts are facing strong competition from snacks categories that…

Diarrhoeal remedies is set to see solid growth in Australia in 2023, with more Australians finding themselves in need of such products compared with previous years. Australians are spending more time outside the home, and are once again vulnerable to…