Singapore

The total volume growth expected in bottled water in 2023 is being driven by on-the-go hydration and at-home hydration occasions. For on-the-go consumption occasions, impulse purchases make up a large proportion of sales of bottled water, as public…

On-trade volume sales of carbonates are set to record another year of growth in 2023, continuing to rebound after the decline seen in 2020, with growth being driven by reduced sugar carbonates. Meanwhile, off-trade volume growth of carbonates is…

Concentrates can be split between liquid and powder formulations. In liquid concentrates, the most often consumed format in Singapore is fruit-based cordials, while in powder concentrates the more common format consumed is sports drinks/hydration…

Off-trade volume growth of energy drinks in Singapore in 2023 is expected to be relatively stagnant, with only negligible growth, and this performance is expected to be maintained in the coming years. The sustained consumption of energy drinks can…

Juice consumption has long been declining in off-trade volume terms, and is anticipated to continue declining in the forecast period. This downwards trend is primarily due to growing concerns about the sugar levels found in juice, prompting a shift…

Off-trade volume sales of RTD coffee are set to show a slight decline in 2023, signalling a return to the pre-pandemic trend as consumers resume their normal routines. This stagnation in off-trade sales suggests that consumers, who heavily relied on…

On-trade volume sales of both reduced sugar and regular still RTD tea are set to see another year of growth in 2023. Reduced sugar still RTD tea is expected to increase at a faster pace in on-trade volume terms, benefiting from the wider availability…

In 2023, soft drinks in Singapore is set to record volume growth though both the on-trade and off-trade channels. In terms of total volume sales, RTD tea and carbonates are set to remain the largest categories within soft drinks in Singapore, with…

Sports drinks in Singapore is set to record another year of positive total volume growth in 2023, benefiting from the full-scale hosting of various sporting events and the resumption of community running clubs across the island. Leading sports drinks…

Cooking ingredients and meals continues to offer marginally higher average unit prices from the lingering effect of the inflationary wave in 2022, as climate change and geopolitical risks further impact global food production and supply chains,…

Edible oils in Singapore continues to face significant disruptions in 2023, caused by climate change and geopolitical risks. While there has been an improvement in demand compared to 2022, the higher average unit price of edible oils continues to…

Retail demand for ready meals has improved in 2023 following several years of decline in Singapore, as local consumers are attempting to adjust to spending increasing time outside of the home. Therefore, demand is being driven by convenience factors.…

Convenience continues to be the key driver for sauces, dips and condiments as local consumers are looking for ways to save time on the preparation of meals due to increasingly hectic lifestyles. Notably, complex dishes that require a wide array of…

The consumption of sweet spreads in Singapore is largely limited to breakfast occasions, and typically applied to toast. Hence, it is challenging for the category to achieve greater penetration in the local market or record stronger growth. In…

Owing to a sharp decline in travel due to the pandemic, retail volume and current value sales of luggage in Singapore fell drastically in 2020, by nearly 50%. This was against the backdrop of more than an 85% decline in the number of outbound…

The removal of most health-related restrictions in Singapore in 2022 gave rise to much higher sales of jewellery, as consumers in Singapore still prefer to shop for big-ticket items such as fine jewellery in-store to alleviate fears of delivery…

Overall retail volume sales of personal accessories are expected to register a small decline in 2023, as the industry has navigated a slowing sales momentum post-pandemic, while managing the challenge of rising prices as a result of inflationary…

Traditional watches in Singapore is set to achieve slower growth in 2023 compared with 2022, although the category is expected to continue to register solid growth in retail current value terms and lower but steady growth in retail volume terms.…

In 2023, the highest growth in writing instruments is projected to be seen by highlighters and markers in retail volume and current value terms. The brand Zebra Midliner has gained immense popularity amongst local students, and is expected to…

While retail volume sales of baked goods only recorded marginal growth in 2023, the category experienced strong retail current value growth, mainly due to unit price increases. The average unit price of baked goods continued to grow steadily in 2023…