Australia

In 2022, several major trends were significantly impacting the packaging landscape in Australia, reflecting the growing emphasis on sustainability, waste reduction and eco-conscious choices. One key trend is the increasing importance of…

Compared with previous years, the rate of vaccination for children in Australia has declined in 2023, leaving the younger demographic more vulnerable to colds and flu. Given the nation endured an extended influenza season, sickness amongst children…

In the challenging economic climate of 2023, personal accessories is navigating a landscape marked by hyperinflation and economic uncertainty. The slowing of sales growth observed in the latter half of 2022 appears to be continuing in 2023, as…

Amidst the challenges posed by the inflationary crisis, volume demand for personal care appliances is set to decline in 2023. Consumers have redirected their spending towards more essential products, leaving personal care appliances with less demand…

Personal luxury retail value sales rose by 9% in 2023 to reach AUD8.6 billion, supporting growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Louis Vuitton Australia Pty Ltd and L’Oréal Australia Pty Ltd. 2023 value sales growth was boosted by…

The Perth 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,…

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…

Following the surge in demand for pet care over 2020-2021, growth rates are becoming more subdued. Australians’ lives are returning to normal with the end of pandemic-related lockdowns and this is reflected in the slower growth of the pet population.…

Research into pet owners by Animal Medicines Australia shows that dog-owning households tend to spend an average of AUD349 on pet products and AUD323 on pet healthcare each year. This is significantly higher than the average annual spend for…

Plant-based milk has been growing steadily in Australia, maintaining both value and volume growth, when its dairy counterparts have struggled to grow in terms of the latter measure. In a more recent development, the growth of oat milk has also been…

Plant-based milk remains the dominant product in plant-based dairy in Australia, with the overall category continuing to benefit from the growing veganism trend in Australia in 2023. This trend is significantly impacting the popularity of plant-based…