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.
Depilatories in Pakistan witnessed significant growth in 2023, driven by an increasing number of women joining the workforce. This demographic shift has led to higher spending on personal care products, particularly in grooming categories. Pakistani…
Fragrances in Indonesia saw a relatively weak performance in 2023, in both current value and volume terms. Compared with other Asian markets like Thailand and South Korea, sales remain low, with many other alternatives to fragrances competing…
In 2023, economic challenges, including rising inflation and currency deflation, impacted fragrances in Pakistan, particularly in premium fragrances dominated by imported products. This led to a slower growth rate in the product area. However, there…
Hair care in Indonesia continued to see positive retail volume and current value growth in 2023. While sales remained dominated by standard shampoo, which is considered an essential part of daily hair care routines, the end of the review period saw…
In 2023, a notable trend emerged among mass consumers in Pakistan towards products offered at discounted prices and lower price points. This shift in purchasing patterns reflects a growing preference for affordability and value for money, as…
Mass beauty and personal care products continued to outsell their premium counterparts in Indonesia in 2023. These products remain the most affordable option for the majority of the population, many of whom do not have the financial resources to…
The preference for affordable and essential beauty and personal care products remained prominent amidst economic uncertainties in Pakistan in 2023. Basic categories like hair care, oral care, and bath products witnessed steady growth as consumers…
Men’s grooming in Indonesia continued to see healthy growth in current value terms in 2023. Sales were boosted by the return of in-person working, alongside an increase in socialisation, which had an especially positive impact on products such as…
In 2023, men’s grooming in Pakistan experienced a modest increase in both volume and value sales, primarily driven by the growing demand for men’s fragrances. As societal activities resumed post-pandemic lockdowns, men displayed a heightened interest…
Oral care in Indonesia saw relatively modest growth in current value terms in 2023, when compared to the previous year. This was due to a declining demand for manual toothbrushes, as consumers held off replacing them in order to save money.…