Asia Pacific

Fragrances in Kazakhstan witnessed a shift towards premium fragrances in 2023. This product area experienced the fastest growth in both volume and value terms during the year. This trend can be attributed to several factors, including a younger,…

In 2023, dog food experienced a notable decrease in growth in the Philippines compared with the previous year, with retail volume sales even turning to slight decline. This was primarily due to rising prices caused by inflation. Higher prices had a…

Despite slower value growth compared to the previous year, demand for dog food in Thailand in the first quarter of 2024 remains robust, driven by shifting demographics and evolving attitudes towards pet ownership. The increasing prevalence of dogs as…

Depilatories remained a highly consolidated category in Malaysia in 2023. Reckitt Benckiser continued to dominate hair removers/bleaches with its brand Veet, with the brand still gaining value share, while Procter & Gamble maintained its dominant…

While depilatories in Kazakhstan continued to show value growth in 2023, it was at a more moderate pace compared to 2022, when significant price increases due to supply chain disruptions were observed. This stabilisation reflects a recalibration of…

Deodorant sprays posted the most dynamic growth within deodorants in Malaysia in 2023, rising fastest in both volume and current value terms as the format gained greater appeal among local consumers. Many brands of deodorant sprays have been…

Deodorants in Kazakhstan witnessed steady growth in volume terms in 2023. This can be attributed to active promotion by manufacturers and an expanding consumer base. The influx of immigrants into the country has contributed to this rise. Despite…

Colour cosmetics turned in a positive performance in Malaysia in 2023, with volume and current value sales rising robustly. Premium colour cosmetics enjoyed strong growth thanks to the fuller return of shoppers to store-based outlets, which has…

With COVID-19 related restrictions lifted, the colour cosmetics category witnessed renewed saturation in Kazakhstan in 2023. Product ranges are returning to pre-pandemic levels, reflecting a strong consumer desire after a period of limited choice.…

In recent years, sales of cat food increased significantly due to rising cat ownership, although the number of cats remained far lower than the number of dogs in the country. The expansion in the cat population attracted many players to the category,…

The increasing preference for cat ownership over dogs is reshaping the dynamics of pet food, particularly for cat food in Thailand. As cats require less food and medication compared to dogs, the demand for cat food is rising steadily as the cat…

Beauty and personal care in Malaysia continued to rise in 2023, still benefiting from 2022’s lifted restrictions reopened borders. The continued return of tourism and resumption of in-person work and study, as well as increased socialising, had a…

Global geopolitical events in 2023 spurred a shift in investments, with a portion of funds from large companies flowing from Russia to Kazakhstan. This influx of immigrants, businesses that were relocated, and newly recruited personnel bolstered…

Post-pandemic, hand sanitisers continued to see slowed growth within bath and shower in Malaysia in 2023, with a particularly sharp drop in demand from commercial players. Many consumers have turned to liquid soap as its products are generally more…

Bath and shower in Kazakhstan underwent a transformation in 2023. Two key factors drove the rise of liquid soap among consumers in Kazakhstan. First, there has been a growing focus on hygiene, with some consumers believing liquid soap offers a more…

Baby and child-specific products in Malaysia saw growth in 2023 propelled by the accelerating trend towards natural and clean products, as parents sought to avoid ingredients perceived to be potentially harmful to children’s health. Examples of…

Baby and child-specific products in Kazakhstan is experiencing a surge in 2023, driven by a confluence of factors. A rise in the national birth rate is fuelling strong growth in sales volume. Coupled with this demographic shift is a growing awareness…

Pet products is set to maintain solid current value growth in Malaysia in 2024, with growth across all categories. However, cat litter is expected to see by far the strongest increase. The cat population continued to rise in 2023, and this trend is…

Within pet products in Japan, hygiene-related items such as cat litter and toilet sheets continue to drive sales growth, although the impact from inflation is also driving up price increases and the category’s value. In Japan, dogs tend to be kept…

Pet care saw solid retail current value growth in Malaysia in 2023, with this trend set to continue in 2024. Improved GDP growth, a subsiding inflation rate, and stable disposable incomes have helped to sustain growth for pet food and pet products in…