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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.
Retail volume sales of flavoured and plain yoghurt have experienced consistent growth in Hong Kong, which can be attributed to sustained demand for yoghurt even after the pandemic, which is set to be maintained in 2023. The pandemic has had a…
In 2023, writing instruments in Hong Kong experienced a resurgence, fuelled by the resumption of foot traffic and the expansion efforts of prominent retailers. Stationery Lo, a well-known chained retailer of writing instruments and non-grocery goods,…
Lifted restrictions in post-pandemic Hong Kong meant increased outdoor and travel activities led to a higher demand for wound care products in 2022, particularly sticking plasters/adhesive bandages for emergency use. With the resurgence of outdoor…
Womenswear is experiencing double-digit growth rate in 2023, following notable declines the previous year. Tourist consumption historically accounted for 20-30% of pre-pandemic sales in Hong Kong, and the return of tourists is set to become the main…
Convenience when travelling has become a significant factor in shaping consumer preferences, and one noticeable trend in 2023 was the rising popularity of smaller packaged wipes. These compact and portable wipes have gained popularity among…
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…
There has been an increase in the number of Korean weight management brands entering the Hong Kong market. For example, Glam.D launched the cookie & cream flavour Light Meal Shake, tailored to suit the preferences of Hong Kong consumers. Korean…
Wearable electronics is the boom category in 2023, seeing excellent volume growth, and with smart wearables as the best-performing category. On the other hand, sales of activity bands continued to plateau. The decline in the popularity of activity…
The significant increase in vitamins sales in Hong Kong in 2023 can be attributed to several factors. There has been a growing emphasis among local consumers on taking preventive measures to enhance their overall health and wellbeing. This trend has…
Nintendo saw a noticeable increase in sales of its video games, despite the company reducing its sales forecast from 19 million consoles to 18 million consoles sold by the end of the 2022-2023 fiscal year. This was due to the commercial success of…
Vending saw a second year of double-digit current value growth in Hong Kong in 2023. After sales were negatively affected by the lack of mobility during the pandemic, in 2023 they finally returned to the pre-pandemic (2019) level. Vending machines…
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,…
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…
The popularity of scientific/educational toys continued to grow amongst local consumers in 2022, with a double-digit current value increase seen in this year. These types of toys are designed to be both educational and entertaining, and encompass a…
The rebound in sales of traditional and connected watches in Hong Kong has been driven by the resumption of tourists and increased foot traffic among domestic consumers. Within watches, the higher price tiers experienced a significant rebound in…
Toys and games saw noticeably higher current value growth in Hong Kong in 2022, which was fuelled by the ending of pandemic restrictions by the local government. Traditional toys and games saw growth, although this was only marginally higher than the…
The full resumption of quarantine-free travel is the major driver of the expected exceptional spike in inbound arrivals to Hong Kong in 2023. Inbound arrivals are expected to recover to more than 60% of the 2019 level in 2023, with full recovery…
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Toilet care continued to record growth in both retail volume and current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023. Although the pandemic ended, many consumers and businesses alike maintained rigorous cleaning routines and a hygienic bathroom area, including…
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…