Asia Pacific

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

Womenswear in Thailand is seeing a shift in demand towards multi-purpose products. Although fashion remains the key concern when people are purchasing womenswear, consumers are also showing more concern with regard to the item’s functionality. This…

With restrictions and lockdowns having been fully lifted in Singapore, womenswear has been rebounding from the significant drop in sales seen in 2020 due to the pandemic. The category is still not expected to reach the pre-pandemic levels of retail…

Aligned with an increased focus on the importance of health and wellness among Thai consumers, there has been an increase in people taking part in workout routines and exercise activities. In 2023, sportswear brands have continued to leverage this…

Sportswear is expected to experience dynamic growth in retail current value terms in 2023, with this also set to continue over the forecast period. The demand for sportswear is being driven by an increasing number of people in Singapore participating…

In recent years, sustainability has become an increasingly important theme across apparel and footwear in Thailand. When it comes to menswear, more players are seeking to distinguish themselves through the use of sustainable concepts in terms of…

Menswear in Singapore has been regaining momentum after the significant pandemic-induced decline seen in 2020. Although the category is not expected to fully recover to the pre-pandemic levels of retail volume and current value sales in 2023, it is…

Levi’s remains the leading brand in jeans in 2023, with it continuing to see high double-digit growth in current value terms. Levi’s Thailand in its efforts to build a stronger footing in the market has not only innovated in its products, but also in…

Denim on denim has made a comeback in 2023, with both men and women sporting this trend. The denim on denim trend involves pairing denim bottoms such as jeans, with a denim jacket or top. Brands have been seen to launch more denim products, and even…

Sales of hosiery have continued on the path to recovery in 2023 with COVID-19 regulations on social and office activities removed. However, the shift to a more casual style of fashion has continued to limit the post-pandemic recovery of sheer hosiery…

Hosiery is set to see strong retail volume and current value growth in 2023, especially non-sheer hosiery, owing to the athleisure trend in the region. As more people are starting to dress casually and prioritise comfort, sneakers have more often…

Sales of footwear in Thailand have continued on the path to recovery in 2023, with the category seeing strong growth in value and volume terms. With the pandemic over and consumer confidence returning players have begun launching footwear that caters…

Sports-inspired footwear is poised to maintain its dynamic rise in popularity and demand amongst consumers in Singapore in 2023. This growth can be attributed to three main trends, with the first being the prioritisation of comfort. Due to the…

The purchasing behaviour of Thai parents and guardians is becoming more sophisticated when it comes to purchasing childrenswear. While they are still looking for value-for-money they are also increasingly focusing on both fashion and product quality.…

Despite Singapore experiencing a declining birth rate, with a record decline seen in 2022, childrenswear is set to maintain growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023. These increases can primarily be attributed to the lifting of…

Apparel and footwear in Thailand continues on the path to recovery in 2023, albeit sales have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels in current value terms. Even though the country continues to record COVID-19 cases, Thai consumers have learnt to…

2023 has seen life return to normal in Singapore, with consumers resuming all their pre-pandemic activities. The return to normalcy is set to help drive retail volume and current value sales of apparel and footwear in this year, with consumers…

Most categories within apparel accessories are reporting double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023, with the one exception being “other” apparel accessories. This growth has been supported by the ongoing recovery in domestic and…

Demand for apparel accessories saw strong growth in the past few years. In 2020, this was mainly driven by other apparel accessories. This category includes products such as face masks, which were largely in demand due to government regulations and…

Due to elevated inflation and a dismal economic outlook, people have been looking to save money and have been more cautious when it comes to spending on womenswear in 2023. Although the Vietnamese government temporarily reduced the VAT rate from 10%…