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.
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…
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…
Asian speciality drinks in Singapore is set to see on-trade volume growth in 2023, whereas off-trade volume sales are expected to see a moderate decline. In Singapore, Asian speciality drinks are more commonly consumed in on-trade premises, such as…
The briefing examines how the food, beverages and tobacco industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of food, beverages and tobacco output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports,…
Retail volume sales of tea continue to decline in 2023 as consumers are spending greater time away from the home. This shift diminishes interest in tea consumption as the chance to enjoy a leisurely cup of tea at home fades. This is in contrast to…
Off-trade volume growth for sports drinks in 2023 was up markedly on that recorded in 2022. This improvement was partly explained by the success of reduced sugar and sugar-free options introduced towards the end of the review period, which have…
Soft drinks in Taiwan showed a solid performance in 2023, with growth in total volume sales equalling that recorded in 2022. Overall demand remained buoyant as diminishing fear of COVID-19 and the ending of associated restrictions saw more people to…
Growth in off-trade volume sales of RTD tea in 2023 was up slightly on 2022. This was largely due to the easing of the pandemic and the ending of related restrictions in Taiwan, with impulse purchases and on-the-go consumption increasing as more…
Following consistent declines earlier in the review period, RTD coffee recorded modest growth in off-trade volume sales in 2023. This turnaround was partly explained by the increased incidence of impulse purchases and on-the-go consumption occasions…
Armenia's economic freedom ranking has declined to 'moderately free,' marked by persistent corruption and ongoing high tensions with neighboring Azerbaijan. Despite these challenges, economic growth is projected to remain robust in 2023, surpassing…
American Samoa receives considerable aid from the US, but has a stable political landscape. The economic base is very narrow and largely involves fisheries. However, there is significant scope for tourism development. Age-related issues are expected…
Foodservice volume sales of malt-based hot drinks continue to grow strongly in 2023. The second phase of Nutri-Grade regulations set to be implemented on 30 December 2023 for freshly prepared beverages will affect other hot drinks sold in foodservice…
100% juice was the most dynamic of the main juice categories in Taiwan in off-trade volume growth terms in 2023. This was primarily due to the increasing preference for healthier soft drinks among consumers, as such products are perceived to be…
Retail value sales of hot drinks in Singapore continue to grow in 2023, while retail volume sales are stagnating. Coffee is the strongest performer in retail value growth terms, while demand through retail is flat (albeit above pre-pandemic levels)…
Energy drinks showed another positive performance in 2023, with growth in off- and on-trade volume sales remaining robust. As the pace of life in Taiwan accelerated in line with the return to pre-pandemic routines, overall demand was buoyed by…
While liquid concentrates posted marginal growth in off-trade volume sales in 2023, this was an improvement on the decline recorded in 2022. This was partly explained by the normalisation of consumption patterns, in that the contraction the previous…
Out-of-home consumption of coffee continues to rise in 2023, supporting the positive performance of foodservice. This is despite increasing prices due to the hike in GST and ongoing supply chain disruptions as a result of the war in Ukraine and the…
Carbonates in smaller pack sizes of 200-350ml gained ground in off- and on-trade channels in Taiwan in 2023. This was partly due to rising health-consciousness among the population, in that concerns about the sugar content of these soft drinks led…
The increasing tendency of Taiwanese consumers to favour healthier soft drinks ensured bottled water recorded another solid performance in off-trade volume growth terms in 2023. Carbonated bottled water was the most dynamic of the main categories in…
Asian speciality drinks showed improved results in off- and on-trade volume sales terms in 2023, largely thanks to the easing of the pandemic and the ending of associated restrictions. With concerns surrounding COVID-19 having reinforced the…