Australia

Australia remains among the global leaders in economic freedom rankings. High banking efficiency, low barriers to trade, a trusted regulatory environment, modern infrastructure and a well-developed and innovative digital market are among the main…

The Brisbane 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,…

Amidst economic challenges, breakfast cereals, a traditional morning staple, is set to experience solid retail volume growth and stronger current value growth in 2023, driven by the popularity of such products as a convenient at-home meal option. The…

Producers of bottled water are contending with higher input costs and supply chain complexities across multiple fronts. Increasing energy prices and transportation costs, supply chain logjams and inflated prices for primary packaging materials have…

There has been a surge in popularity of online travel intermediaries since the reopening of borders, primarily due to the convenience they offer to travellers. This trend is particularly evident in domestic travel in Australia, where online travel…

Bleach, while considered a basic cleaning product, faced declines in both retail volume and current value terms in Australia in 2023, as consumers shifted their preference to alternative products. Within the bleach category there are two primary…

Sustainability issues are pushing forward a new chapter in how people get around in cities. From using shared mobility, to buying electric vehicles, urban mobility is a fast-changing industry. The briefing examines urban mobility trends, focusing on…

After two years of significant decline, on-trade volume sales of beer saw a strong rebound in 2022, as consumer behaviour in Australia gradually normalised post-COVID-19. Even after lockdowns and restrictions ended, the return of footfall and…

Beauty and personal care packaging unit volume sales in Australia recorded modest growth in 2022 as the market stabilised following the declines seen in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic boosted awareness of the importance of health and hygiene in 2020 and…

Despite facing significant cost-of-living pressures in 2023, beauty and personal care in Australia exhibited resilience amid economic challenges. This resilience was particularly evident in the premium segment, which recorded strong growth despite a…

Bath and shower in Australia exhibited improved demand in 2023, following two consecutive years of retail volume declines. Product innovation played a significant role in driving category growth, as brands introduced new formulations and features to…

Baked goods is set to see notable retail volume and current value growth in 2023, driven by increased demand, as Australians have opted to eat at home more frequently due to the rising cost of living. This trend has been further amplified by the…