Australasia

The briefing examines how the pulp commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on pulp price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity-consuming…

The briefing examines how the steel commodity is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on steel price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity consuming…

This briefing provides insight into the Sustainable Manufacturing trend, exploring the manufacturing sectors with the greatest environmental impact, solutions to improve the sustainability of the manufacturing sector, and potential hurdles that…

The briefing examines how the coffee commodity is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on coffee price dynamics, as well as analysing trends across key…

The briefing examines how the milk commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on milk price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity consuming…

The briefing examines how the cotton commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on cotton price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity consuming…

While tea has been gaining popularity in Australia due to the health and wellness trend, the black tea category, which is dominant in retail volume terms, has not reaped the rewards, experiencing declining demand in 2021 and 2022 in both loose and…

The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to influence the landscape of other hot drinks, driven by Australians spending more time at home compared with pre-pandemic times. This growth in at-home consumption occasions has provided ample…

In 2023, Australia has witnessed a year of normalisation, as its residents settle into their new post-pandemic routines. With the end of restrictions and a reduction in anxiety about infection, Australians are embracing a return to their normal daily…

In 2023, retail volume consumption of coffee is set to see sustained robust growth in Australia, which can be attributed to the preference of Australians for the convenience of remote working, therefore leading to only a slow return to offices.…

In the wake of the pandemic, Australians directed their attention towards creating comfortable and hygienic living spaces. The pandemic period witnessed a surge in sales of high-performance vacuum cleaners. Leading players such as Dyson and Ecovacs…

Current value sales growth within sweet spreads remains strong in 2023 with broader inflationary pressures a key contributor to this. While fuel costs have stabilised following the initial shock in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the…

The growth of sweet spreads in 2023 can be attributed to a shift in consumer behaviour. As the cost of living increases, many Australians are opting to cook and dine at home more frequently. This change is being driven by the need to manage household…

Throughout 2023, the persistent trend of weak demand and significant decline in volume sales, observed since 2022, has continued, as the world gradually returns to pre-pandemic norms. Consumers are shifting their focus away from home-related…

Current value sales growth within sauces, dips and condiments remains strong in 2023 with broader inflationary pressures a key contributor to this. While fuel costs have stabilised following the initial shock in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of…

While retail demand for sauces, dips and condiments is increasing in 2023, current value growth remains more dynamic, primarily driven by an increase in unit prices. Notably, the surge in unit prices in 2022, which can be attributed to the…

In 2023, refrigeration appliances is set to encounter declines in both retail volume and current value terms, due to escalating cost-of-living pressures, which continue to exert strain on household expenditure. The Australian economic landscape has…

Amidst the challenges posed by the inflationary crisis, volume demand for personal care appliances is set to decline in 2023. Consumers have redirected their spending towards more essential products, leaving personal care appliances with less demand…

Microwaves, much like other major kitchen appliances, has faced subdued demand in 2023, due to the prevailing inflationary crisis, leading consumers to restrain their spending on renovation and appliance upgrades. Despite this, the rising cost of…

Current value sales growth within meals and soups remains strong in 2023 with broader inflationary pressures a key contributor to this. While fuel costs have stabilised following the initial shock in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the…