Australia

In 2022, Chobani from Bead Foods Pty Ltd launched a no added sugar yoghurt range, to meet the rising demand for healthier options. Yoghurt is considered a healthy food, containing nutritional benefits such as protein, calcium, and probiotics.…

In 2023, writing instruments is set to demonstrate continued recovery of volume and value sales in Australia, driven by the normalisation of physical store trading and improved back-to-school sales. The back-to-school season is a pivotal time for…

With lockdowns being in the past, Australians have finally been able to return to their usual lifestyles. With physical activities such as sports returning to full capacity, the demand for wound care products has picked up over the last two years.…

The year 2022 witnessed remarkable growth in womenswear in Australia, driven by local consumers emerging from lockdowns with a renewed interest in updating their wardrobe. This surge in demand translated into impressive gains in both retail current…

Wipes in Australia witnessed notable growth in current value terms in 2023, primarily driven by the continued appeal of wipes amongst consumers for their convenience and ease of use, especially as people resumed their busy lifestyles post-pandemic.…

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…

As more consumers become concerned with their health and diet, the demand for weight loss products has increased in Australia. The weight management and wellbeing category is mostly made up of meal replacement products, which are typically powdered…

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…

A heavy reliance on imported ingredients and overseas manufacturing continues to impact input costs for vitamins in Australia, with rising freight costs, rising ingredients prices, and delivery delays pushing up the average unit price for the…

Contrary to traditional toys and games, video games in Australia maintained strong double-digit growth in 2023, driven mainly by digital games. Unlike traditional toys, video games is far from reaching maturity in the local market as the category…

In 2023, consumer footfall in terms of shopping and commuting returned to near pre-pandemic levels, providing a further boost for vending in Australia. Local consumers are now regularly commuting for work and school purposes once again. Although…

Rising costs across various fronts—labour, transportation, weather-related challenges, and raw materials—have significantly influenced prices of vegetables in 2022 and 2023. Adverse weather conditions have also impacted the supply of fresh produce…

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…

In 2022, Australia's decision to reopen its borders contributed significantly to the rebound in travel and tourism. However, the expected surge in international arrivals did not materialise as quickly as anticipated. Many Asia Pacific countries,…

Value sales of traditional toys and games in Australia experienced a double-digit decline in 2023, as high inflation and interest rates notably impacted the cost of living. This resulted in low consumer confidence as many Australians attempted to…

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…

Traditional toys and games and video games in Australia recorded contrasting performances in 2023. Traditional toys and games suffered a significant blow due to soaring inflation and interest rates, sparking concerns about the rising cost of living.…

In 2022, following the easing of local pandemic-related travel restrictions, a strong public desire to explore again drove a full return to domestic travel in Australia. The affordability of domestic travel also played a key role in encouraging…

In 2023, retail volume sales of toilet care products experienced a solid increase in Australia, driven by factors such as rising household numbers and increased property occupancy rates. With greater mobility and the return to offices, consumers…

The tobacco industry in Australia experienced another year of retail volume decline in 2022, due to strict government regulations aimed at reducing smoking rates. Traditional tobacco categories were particularly affected, with sharp decreases in…