Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Australia. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
In 2023, skin care in Australia witnessed robust growth, with both mass and premium segments showing positive trends. However, the pressure of rising living costs continued to impact consumers' discretionary spending, prompting a shift in…
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…
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…
The current economic landscape is witnessing a complex interplay of factors which are reshaping consumer behaviour and challenging the dynamics of the food industry. Inflationary pressures are driving customers to seek savings on their grocery bills,…
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…
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…
Soft drinks manufacturers have grappled with increasing costs and production hurdles, stemming from soaring energy prices, supply chain bottlenecks, elevated transportation expenses, and surging prices for primary packaging materials, such as corn…
Inflation and supply chain issues have impacted categories across the soft drinks industry post-pandemic. The scarcity and soaring costs of primary and secondary packaging materials, such as glass, recycled plastic, and aluminium, have also impacted…
Just as consumers are tailoring their choice of fragrance to suit various occasions, they are now applying a similar approach to selecting deodorants in Australia. Rather than relying on one deodorant exclusively, local consumers are building…
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…
In 2023, oral care in Australia experienced a stabilisation in demand, with local consumers showing a growing interest in products that offer more than just basic oral hygiene benefits. One notable trend driving this shift is the increasing focus on…
After experiencing post-COVID revenge spending and indulging in leisure activities, consumers found themselves spending more time at home in 2023, partly due to the high cost of living. The trend of cooking at home was particularly pronounced,…
In early May 2023, the local operator of 7-Eleven (7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd), the leading brand of convenience retailers in Australia, released a statement saying that the chain will be up for sale, including over 700 outlets across the country. The…
Rising input costs encompassing raw materials, labour, and transportation have spurred producers to transfer these expenses onto consumers, resulting in a noticeable surge in retail prices for fresh fruits across 2022 and 2023. The consecutive waves…
The number of users of medical cannabis in Australia continued to grow in 2023, driven by growing public acceptance of cannabis legalisation. More and more Australians are supportive of improving access to and the safety of medical cannabis through…
Inflationary pressures have been dampening volume growth within soft drinks, as the higher cost of living for consumers is tightening their discretionary spending. The surge in unit prices across most soft drinks categories has been impacting…
Despite the stabilisation of decline for a couple of years during the pandemic, concentrates in Australia has experienced a long-term gradual decline in off-trade RTD volume consumption, which is set to recommence in 2023, as the main demographic…