Australia

Growth in off-trade and on-trade value sales of energy drinks is set to remain robust throughout 2023, largely driven by broader inflationary pressures causing increases in unit prices across the category. Energy drinks emerged as one of the…

Sales in eggs return to good volume growth, although supply chain issues continue to create some challenges. In a cross-category trend, the food industry in Australia continues to face some challenges connected to supply chains. Although emerging…

Retail demand for edible oils in Australia continues to grow in 2023. The increasing cost of living is encouraging many local consumers to cook more often at home, driving up the demand for edible oils, particularly those produced locally. Olive oil,…

In 2023, Australia’s real GDP growth slowed to 2.0%, but still surpassed the average growth of developed economies. Following a projected further deceleration in 2024, the economy is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 2.1% over 2023-2028, supported by…

The full-fat fresh milk category has seen consistent growth in the last decade, and in 2023 is expected to account for over 70% of overall sales of fresh milk in Australia. Prior to this return to growth, skimmed (fat-free) milk was trending upwards,…

Premium dog food has been growing in popularity among pet owners in Australia as knowledge of their pets’ needs becomes more widespread. Premium dog food typically has numerous benefits, including often being organic with no artificial additives,…

In 2023, dishwashing experienced notable increases in retail volume and current value sales in Australia, largely driven by the trend of cooking at home. This was influenced by various factors, including higher interest rates and the increased cost…

After demand for dishwashers in Australia had already been seeing a slowdown in 2022, volume sales are set to turn to decline 2023. The persistent challenges stemming from the ongoing pandemic, including disruptions in the supply chain and shortages…

Discounters in Australia continued to perform well in 2023, as inflation in the country reached as high as 7-8% for groceries and the lack of wage increases left local consumers struggling to pay for essentials. This scenario encouraged an increasing…

Compared to the double-digit growth experienced the previous year, direct selling in Australia recorded a more subdued performance in 2023, facing greater competition from e-commerce, with local consumers continuing to be attracted to the many…

Technological advances are creating unprecedented change across consumer-facing industries. The Digital Consumer Survey, fielded in March and April, offers insight into the pace and depth of this evolution, tracking consumer behaviour, attitudes,…