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Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Hong Kong, China. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Sportswear in Hong Kong continues to experience strong growth momentum in 2023, and is expected to maintain a solid sales performance over the forecast period. Domestic demand for sportswear remains high due to rising health and wellness awareness,…
In 2022, retail volume sales of cigarettes remained fairly stagnant, seeing only a minor increase, with sales limited by the fact that smoking prevalence in Hong Kong has decreased over the years thanks to a series of tobacco control initiatives. The…
Following a decline in 2022, value sales of depilatories in Hong Kong returned to growth in 2023. With the lifting of social restrictions at the beginning of the year, consumers resumed activities outside of the home, such as swimming, travelling, or…
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…
2023 is the year that travel in Hong Kong is set to start to see significant recovery from the pandemic. The Hong Kong government gradually released COVID-19-related restrictions from the last quarter of 2022, and started to welcome visitors from…
RTDs maintained total volume growth in 2022, with sales recovering to the pre-pandemic level in this year. Sales are projected to increase further as life in Hong Kong gradually returns to normal. On-trade volume sales increased in 2022, with outlets…
In 2022, retail volume sales of cigarettes remained fairly stagnant, seeing only a minor increase, with sales limited by the fact that smoking prevalence in Hong Kong has decreased over the years thanks to a series of tobacco control initiatives. The…
As social restrictions have been removed in Hong Kong and consumers are gradually returning to their pre-pandemic routines, there has been a notable surge in demand for hosiery. After a period of reduced social interactions and remote working,…
COVID-19 remains a key factor shaping snacks, which is leading to positive impacts in certain categories, and negative impacts in others. From March 2023, when Hong Kong eventually ended the mask mandate, chewing gum, which serves as a convenient way…
Fine wines and champagnes saw notable growth in 2022, due to the removal of social distancing measures in the city. The city’s reopening was the catalyst for many locals who wanted to host large-scale events and banquets, such as weddings and…
Total volume sales of beer exceeded the pre-COVID-19 level in 2022, due to the border reopening, as well as the removal of pandemic restrictions. On-trade businesses saw encouraging growth in volume sales due to the loosening of government…
Ageing remains one of the most significant demographic factors impacting eyewear in Hong Kong. In early 2023, over 21.6% of the population in Hong Kong were aged 65 years and older, and thus likely to be in need of some type of presbyopia-related…
Overall eyewear in Hong Kong shows greater signs of recovery in 2023, following low growth rates in 2022. The Hong Kong government gradually eased social restrictions from the second half of 2022 into early 2023. In March 2023, Hong Kong fully…
Value sales of pet products in Hong Kong continue to show consistent growth due to increasing demand for evolving and convenient products that promote co-sharing between pets and owners. Technological innovations, such as smart cat litter systems,…
Value sales growth of dog food in Hong Kong is being driven by premiumisation and the increasing emphasis on the wellbeing and experiences of these pets, with a greater desire among consumers to enjoy the same activities or events with their dogs due…
In 2023, small local grocers maintained a similar performance to that seen in previous years in Hong Kong, with further current value growth. The positive performance was helped by residential areas remaining a stable and strong source of domestic…
Air care saw sales increase in both retail volume and current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023. Greater time spent at home during the pandemic drove demand for air care products to create a pleasant home environment, and by 2023 this habit had become…
Consumers in Hong Kong have been increasingly gravitating towards herbal/traditional products for both OTC and vitamins and dietary supplements, as a result of greater demand for natural alternatives and more consumers taking greater control of their…
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…