Australia

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…

Although supermarkets in Australia recorded marginally lower growth in 2023 compared to 2022, it was still a solid performance by the channel. The elevated inflation rates and cost-of-living expenses resulted in high prices for basic essentials and…

Despite the gradual normalisation following the impacts created by the era of the pandemic, 2023 has ushered in fresh challenges for both consumers and producers, amplifying instability and uncertainty. The persistently high logistics costs…

Inflation has emerged as a significant challenge for Australian consumers and fresh food producers alike, driven by a confluence of factors: the government's pandemic-induced stimulus and supply chain constraints due to border closures, further…

In 2023, Australia has witnessed a gradual return to normalcy, as the nation has emerged from the pandemic’s grip. Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 started at a slower pace compared with many other countries due to prolonged restrictions, with…

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…

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…

In 2023 polishes saw a retail volume decline in Australia, while minor growth was seen in current value terms. The ongoing poor volume performance was influenced by several factors. As people returned to offices and social activities, they tended to…

In Australia, the demand for home insecticides saw solid retail volume and current value growth in 2023, with consumers continuing to show a preference for spray/aerosol insecticides due to their perceived efficacy. However, many other insecticides…

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…

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…

Extensive flooding over late 2022, following heavy rains in crucial growing regions across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania, has impacted food supplies, leading to supply fluctuations due to major damage to harvests, and…

Throughout 2023, the Australian fresh food sector encountered considerable challenges amidst the prevailing cost-of-living crisis, significantly impacting consumer behaviour and the broader food industry dynamics. A complex interplay of economic…

Laundry care experienced growth in both retail volume and current value terms in Australia in 2023. Higher demand was driven by increased net immigration, and greater mobility outside of the home. Most companies have supported their employees to…

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…

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…

Lab-grown diamonds have witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity in the Australian market, and their appeal has continued to grow in 2023. One of the primary factors driving this trend is the increasing competitiveness of lab-grown diamonds in…

Soft drinks manufacturers have been contending with rising input costs and challenges to production caused by escalating energy costs, supply chain blockages, increased transportation costs, and surging prices for primary packaging materials.…

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…

The rapid growth of inflation and the general cost of living have been major obstacles for growth of consumer foodservice in Australia. Local consumers have been forced to limit their budgets because of the rising cost of essential goods and…