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Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Singapore. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Value sales of premium and luxury cars rose by 8% to total SGD4.5 billion in 2023, as higher-income consumers chose to buy a new luxury car, showing resilience in the face of macroeconomic headwinds. Wealth determines the degree of demand that exists…
In Singapore, premium beauty and personal care maintained solid current value growth in 2023, with premium fragrances and premium skin care standing out as the primary drivers of actual value growth, and remaining the largest categories overall. This…
Processed fruit and vegetables only recorded marginal retail volume growth in 2023, following a dip in 2022 due to rising unit prices, which saw consumers switching to fresh fruit and vegetables. The inevitable price hikes diminished the cost…
Following a surge in demand for processed fruit and vegetables during the pandemic in Singapore, thereby boosting packaging, as local consumers looked to stock up on shelf stable essentials to avoid regular visits to grocery stores, retail unit…
While retail unit volumes of processed meat and seafood packaging recorded a marginal decline in 2022 compared to the highs of 2020, following the emergence of the pandemic and prolonged home seclusion, they remained higher than 2019 levels.
Retail demand for processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat marginally increased in 2023, following a slight drop the previous year when demand was affected by high inflationary pressures from supply chain disruptions and geopolitical…
The COVID-19 pandemic was positive for sales of ready meals in Singapore during 2020 and the uplift seen in sales of ready meals had positive implications for ready meals packaging as well. The main factor supporting rising demand for ready meals was…
With a turnover of USD365.8 billion in 2021, Asia Pacific was the world’s second largest region for recreation, entertainment and arts. Over the next decade, the region’s entertainment industry is poised to grow at the fastest rate, nearly closing…
The Samsung Bespoke line has garnered significant popularity and attention within the dynamic market of Singapore. This innovative and customisable range of home appliances has struck a chord with Singaporean consumers, offering them a unique blend…
Retail adult incontinence continues to lead category growth across the tissue and hygiene categories, with low double-digit growth in current retail value and close to double-digit growth in retail volume in 2023. This is a reflection of the…
E-commerce in Singapore experienced a marginal decline in value sales in 2023 due to the normalisation of shopping habits. This was expected, given the sharp growth recorded by the channel during the pandemic, when consumers had limited alternatives…
Retail in Singapore has left the impact of the pandemic behind following the easing of restrictions, and has continued with resilient, albeit slower, growth in 2023. The full-scale resumption of social activities and the reopening of international…
In Singapore, there has been a discernible uptick in the demand for premium tissue products, particularly in the realm of toilet paper. Consumers are increasingly gravitating towards higher-quality options, reflecting a shift in preferences towards a…
While retail demand for rice, pasta and noodles marginally increased as a whole in 2023, as consumers continued to cook more frequently at home amid the high cost of living pressures, growth patterns differed across the category. While retail volume…
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…
On-trade volume sales of RTDs witnessed further dynamic growth in 2022. Sales were impacted by the removal of capacity limits on nightlife establishments as COVID-19 safe management measures continued to ease. Efforts by operators to encourage…
With production of USD967 billion, Asia Pacific was the largest rubber and plastic producer globally in 2020. Regional production of rubber and plastic products remains highly concentrated in China, Japan and South Korea. Over 2021-2030, Asia Pacific…
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…
Whilst holding marginally lower retail unit volume share compared to 2020, when pandemic-induced home seclusion led to a surge in home cooking and the reliance on various sauces, dips, and condiments, recipe sauces packaging returned to growth in…