Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
Though away-from-home tissue and hygiene registered double-digit current value growth in Kazakhstan in 2023, constant value sales fell, as continuing rising costs hit profitability. Away-from-home hygiene, and in particular AFH adult incontinence,…
The return to in-person schooling after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in India provided a boost to writing instruments in 2023, with double-digit current value growth maintained. With schools fully reopened, students are attending classes in…
Wipes in the Philippines saw buoyant growth in current value terms in 2023. Growth was supported by improved economic conditions and an increase in consumer mobility, as the country emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. There was also a persisting…
In 2023, traditional and connected watches maintained significant current value growth in India, although connected watches surged ahead of traditional watches in terms of growth; a trend attributed to the increasing emphasis on fitness and health in…
Tissue and hygiene in the Philippines registered a positive performance in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Growth was supported by improved economic conditions and an increase in consumer mobility, as the…
Street stalls/kiosks in Singapore are expected to be affected by the local government’s increasing focus on health and wellness. Singapore has been exploring potential regulatory measures aimed at lowering the sodium content in food since September…
Street stalls/kiosks returned to growth in current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023, with transaction volumes and outlet numbers also rising. Street stalls/kiosks in Hong Kong have become synonymous with local delicacies, offering a wide range of…
Catering for budget-conscious consumers in Singapore amid the uncertain economic situation reflects a strategic response to the evolving needs and preferences of the self-service cafeteria customer base. In Singapore, IKEA has long been synonymous…
Self-service cafeterias in Hong Kong experienced significant declines in transaction volumes and current value sales in 2023, largely due to the decreasing number of outlets for one of the main players, Marugame Seimen. However, the channel did…
Retail tissue saw continued growth in both volume terms and current value terms in 2023. This trend was supported better economic conditions, combined with enhanced hygiene concerns as a result of the recent pandemic. The category is dominated by…
Retail adult incontinence in the Philippines recorded healthy growth in both volume and current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. This was supported by improved economic conditions and a corresponding rise in disposable…
Personal accessories experienced remarkable current value growth in India in 2023, building on its recovery from the challenges of the pandemic period. With a notable resurgence in travel activities and a renewed focus on personal style, the industry…
Retail sales of nappies/diapers/pants in the Philippines saw positive growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. However, this was attributable to a large extent to inflationary pressures, as manufacturers,…
Menstrual care in the Philippines enjoyed an improved performance in current value terms in 2023. Growth was supported by an increase in consumer mobility, including the return of women to their physical workplaces,
Post-pandemic, limited-service restaurants in Singapore have witnessed significant shifts in both on-site and off-site ordering methods, driven by shifting consumer preferences, safety concerns, and technological advancements. To prioritise safety…
In 2023, limited-service restaurants in Hong Kong saw stronger current value growth than in the previous year, along with rises in outlet numbers and transaction volumes. The year 2023 brought some respite to businesses in limited-service restaurants…
Jewellery witnessed double-digit current value growth in India in 2023. In this dynamic landscape, costume jewellery witnessed an unprecedented surge, boasting a high double-digit growth rate that surpassed the performance of fine jewellery. This…
Home care sales in Asia Pacific have continued to record positive growth in recent years, in spite of the pressure many households were seeing on their purchasing power against an inflationary backdrop. Tablet detergents continues to be one of the…
In uncertain economic times marked by consumers’ rising budget concerns, chained full-restaurants in Singapore are implementing various strategies to enhance the perceived value of dining out for consumers. One common approach is to offer…
After a challenging year in 2022, in 2023 full-service restaurants saw dynamic growth in volume transactions and current value sales in Hong Kong, even though outlet numbers remained fairly stagnant. However, amongst consumer foodservice players in…