Asia Pacific

In 2023, gardening in Singapore sustained solid current value growth, albeit slightly lower than seen the previous year, as people remained cautious due to inflationary pressures. Despite this, sustained growth was observed due to the emergence of…

Gardening in Indonesia saw healthy sales in 2023, boosted by the rise of urbanisation wellbeing trends. For example, consumers living in smaller apartments display a desire to keep indoor plants for both aesthetic and health and wellbeing reasons…

The market for eyewear in the Philippines is expected to see significant growth in current value terms in 2024, with sales rising in all three categories. This will be in the context of gradually improving economic conditions, including government…

Demand for eyewear in Thailand continues to recover in 2024. Though the market remains somewhat hindered by economic uncertainty and cautious spending behaviour amid economic uncertainty, eased restrictions have pushed a fuller return to pre-pandemic…

Eyewear in Malaysia in 2024 is seeing continued growth overall in both volume and current value terms. Sales are supported by the fuller resurgence of international travel and return to active outdoor lifestyles. Retailers are leveraging this trend…

Eyewear is set to see growth in both volume and value terms in Indonesia in 2024. Buying power in the market has already notably shifted towards younger generations with significantly different characteristics to their older counterparts. These…

In the post-pandemic era, while the impact of COVID-19 is gradually waning, the slowdown in China’s macroeconomic environment is influencing the overall consumer landscape. Overall eyewear in China is therefore set to see a slower but solid…

Gable top liquid cartons have become a popular choice for dairy packaging in Hong Kong due to their convenience, portability and ability to maintain product quality, with this pack type gaining share again in the overall category in 2023. Consumers…

The market for contact lenses and solutions in the Philippines is expected to see dynamic growth in current value terms in 2024, driven by greater accessibility. Accelerated urbanisation has led to the emergence of a growing number of optical goods…

Contact lenses and solutions in Thailand is seeing innovation informed by diverse demand from local consumers in 2024. Broadly, the main users of contact lenses in the country can be classified into three groups. First, those with eye problems who…

Contact lenses in Malaysia is seeing a continued consumer shift from frequent replacement lenses to daily disposable lenses in 2024. This is being driven by changing lifestyles and evolving demand. In the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, local…

Contact lenses is set to see current value growth in Indonesia in 2024. In an era in which self-expression is key, the younger generation often look for ways to stand out and express their personalities through style and appearance. To do so they…

Following impressive double-digit growth surpassing most beauty- and fashion-related categories in 2023, contact lenses in China is expected to return to stable mid-single-digit current value growth in 2024. On the one hand, the rapid expansion of…

Flexible plastic is the leading pack type used in confectionery packaging in Hong Kong due to its versatile properties. This type of packaging is pliable and can easily adapt to different shapes. Other advantages of flexible plastic packaging include…

Overall, cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco registered healthy volume growth in 2023 in Azerbaijan. That being said, in terms of cigars, value sales were still low, Cigars appeal to a niche consumer base and are considered expensive by the…

There was some volume growth of cigarettes in Azerbaijan in 2023. While the government has imposed policies to reduced prevalence, including increasing excise taxes, banning advertising and imposing restriction on smoking in public places, smoking…

In 2023, baby food in Hong Kong finally returned to positive growth, recording a strong rebound in its packaging unit volumes, following the end to the pandemic and the lifting of all COVID-19 restrictions. The sharp recovery of baby food owes much…

Static consoles in Hong Kong recorded further growth in 2023, supporting leading brand Nintendo Switch. This was due to the commercial success of popular game titles such as Pokémon: Scarlet and Violet, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which have…

The popularity of scientific/educational toys in Hong Kong continued to grow in 2023. These types of toys are designed to be both educational and entertaining, and encompass a broad range of academic topics. They have proven popular with families…

Toys and games in Hong Kong recorded low current value growth in 2023, fuelled by the challenges from the global economic situation as well as local consumers spending elsewhere. Traditional toys and games, in particular, experienced a notable…