Australia

RTDs continued to lead the alcoholic drinks industry in terms of total volume growth in 2022, thanks to burgeoning demand in Australia. The category was to a large extent shielded from the impact of COVID-19, as by far the dominant channel for RTDs…

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…

The Sydney in Australia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

Australian wine stocks rose for a second consecutive year, with over two billion litres of Australian wine in inventory by the end of 2022, up 8% from the previous year, according to Wine Australia. This was the result of a record production year in…

This Megatrends report highlights long-term trends resulting from shifts in consumer values and behaviour. It provides a summary of each of Euromonitor International’s 10 focus megatrends and insights as to how each trend has manifested in…

The global energy crisis has had far-reaching implications for consumers, businesses and entire economies, highlighting the importance of the global energy transition and boosting energy efficiency, while creating opportunities for innovation and…

The majority of consumers want to have a positive impact on the planet, driving sustainable shopping habits. Over half of Zero Wasters will pay more for sustainable goods, especially food and beverages, with claims such as Natural and Vegetarian…

Sales of computers and peripherals saw a return to growth in retail volume terms in 2020 and 2021 with demand fuelled by the switch to home working and studying following the outbreak of COVID-19. This more positive outlook was short lived however as…

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…

Sales of headphones continue to see dynamic double-digit growth in retail volume terms in 2023, driven by the huge success of TWS earbuds. Favourable product features such as convenience for on-the-go use, longer battery life and easy compatibility…

Sales of home audio and cinema continue to decline in 2023, with consumers returning to their pre-pandemic lifestyle routines. Demand for home cinema and speaker systems saw strong growth during 2020 and 2021 largely due to enforced home seclusion…

Sales of televisions saw robust growth during 2020 and 2021 as lockdowns and home seclusion encouraged many consumers to invest in new or replacement units. This was inevitably followed by a drop in sales in 2022 as restrictions were lifted and…

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…

Smartphones are increasingly being used by consumers to guide them while driving thanks to their built-in GPS function. As such sales of in-car navigation in Australia are coming under mounting pressure with the category continuing to record heavy…

Sales of smartphones have seen a small decline in retail volume terms in 2023 with this being driven in part by category maturity but also the economic pressures facing the country. High inflation, an increase in the cost of living and rising…

Portable players is now limited to sales of e-readers and wireless speakers in Australia with the latter dominating category sales and driving growth in 2023. Wireless speakers are marketed towards younger consumers, who place a high value on…

Sales of wearable electronics continues to see strong growth in retail volume terms despite the challenging economic environment. The category received a boost during the pandemic as consumers became more health conscious and showed an increased…

Glass bottles dominate alcoholic drinks packaging in Australia, accounting for almost three quarters of packaging unit volumes in the retail channel and just over three quarters overall in 2022. However, in recent years, glass bottles have been…

The Australian population is expected to increase over 2022 and 2040, driven primarily by immigration, increasing life expectancies and to a lesser extent, stable birth rates. Single households will continue growing, presenting opportunities for…

In 2023, Australians suffered from an extended influenza season, with months where people were prone to sickness. Analgesics had already seen strong growth in the last few years due to widespread illness as a result of COVID-19.However, strong growth…