Hong Kong, China

Since late 2022, the broader reopening of Hong Kong has unleashed a desire to travel amongst Hong Kong consumers. The revenge travel trend, which began in 2022, has continued to shape consumer behaviour in 2023. As a result, due to the resumption of…

Since late 2022, the desire to travel has been seen amongst consumers in Hong Kong, due to the broader reopening of the country, with Japan emerging as a key destination. The revenge travel observed in 2023 has led to a significant reduction in the…

The broader reopening of Hong Kong since late 2022 unleashed a wave of enthusiasm for travel amongst consumers in Hong Kong, with Japan emerging as a key destination. Revenge travel has continued into 2023, resulting in a significant reduction in the…

The broader reopening of Hong Kong since late 2022 has unleashed a wave of travel enthusiasm amongst consumers in Hong Kong, with Japan emerging as a key destination. The revenge travel trend has continued into 2023, resulting in a significant…

Despite the traditional nature of tea, it is continuing to constantly evolve to maintain consumer demands. Tea Château’s unconventional tea capsules have been well-received, with the brand launching new flavours throughout the year. In addition to…

The convenience factor in other hot drinks is becoming increasingly evident, with the emergence of pods in the local market. Brands such as Horlicks, Maltesers, Nescafé Dolce Gusto, and PODiSTA are offering malt-based and chocolate-based flavoured…

The convenience of hot drinks for local consumers is becoming increasingly significant due to the penetration of the pod format in tea, malt-based and chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks. This format offers consumers the flexibility to experiment…

While coffee consumption is gradually shifting back to foodservice due to relaxed pandemic restrictions in Hong Kong, habit persistence ensures that demand through retail remains elevated. To combat this, foodservice brands are increasingly…

Strong retail volume growth has been seen for robotic vacuum cleaners for several years, and although the rate of increase is set to slow in 2023, solid growth is still expected. This is partly because pandemic restrictions have been removed,…

The retail volume growth rate of small cooking appliances is set to slow in 2023, with this trend also expected to continue in the near future. One of the key reasons for this is the removal of all pandemic restrictions, thus local consumers have…

Demand for freezers in Hong Kong is expected to continue to decline in volume terms in 2023, due to the continued trend of small living spaces. Therefore, many people prefer refrigeration appliances such as fridge-freezers, which have combined…

Personal care appliances is set to continue to see volume growth in Hong Kong in 2023, chiefly due to the removal of pandemic restrictions, which has boosted both economic and social activity. Local consumers now have the freedom and desire to leave…

Demand for microwaves is expected to continue to see notable growth in 2023. While the removal of pandemic restrictions was somewhat of a headwind for other cooking appliances, solid growth has continued for microwaves, as busy professionals value…

The private housing supply predicted for 2023 has approximately doubled compared with the pre-pandemic period, which is set to lead to an increase in demand for large cooking appliances. Following a spike in new residential housing, especially after…

The demand for automatic washer dryers is expected to continue to see notable growth in 2023, driven by an upturn in residential apartments, as well as the removal of pandemic restrictions. As local consumers residing in apartments appreciate…

Food preparation appliances is set to see modest retail volume growth in 2023, despite many consumers heading back out to restaurants due to the removal of pandemic restrictions. The end of the long lockdown period caused a resurgence of consumers…

The demand for dishwashers is predicted to increase further in Hong Kong in 2023, supported by more education about these appliances, and greater visibility in retailers. There has been an uptick in the amount of advertising from retailers on both…

Consumer appliances is set to see modest retail volume growth in Hong Kong in 2023, due to the removal of pandemic restrictions and subsequent economic growth. Certain categories, such as air treatment products, and in particular refrigeration…

Air treatment products is set to continue to see a growth trend in volume terms in 2023, as a large number of household and residential projects have been restarted since the pandemic restrictions have been removed. Air conditioners in particular is…

While the majority of consumers in Hong Kong try to positively impact the planet, apathy has risen, with under half believing their actions can make a difference. Despite this, almost 40% of consumers identify as being Meat Avoiders. This creates…