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.
In 2023, fragrances in Taiwan recorded double-digit retail value growth. Stricter regulations on flavours and fragrances and consumers' increasing focus on healthy and natural ingredients have increased the cost of manufacturing. Higher packaging…
In 2023 growth in fragrances in Thailand was supported by the continued return to pre-pandemic lifestyles in terms of work, study and socialising outside the home. This increased interaction with others helped to push demand for fragrances in both…
Fragrances saw strong growth in the Philippines in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. With the COVID-19 pandemic fast becoming a distant memory, consumers returned to their physical workplaces, while they also…
In Uzbekistan, fragrances continued its annual upward trajectory in 2023, underpinned by deep-rooted cultural traditions that perceive perfumes as essential accessories for both men and women. Despite encountering geopolitical turbulence in 2023, the…
Vietnam’s rising living standards meant growth and expansion for fragrances in 2023, with progress also spurred along by higher disposable incomes. Local consumers have become increasingly focused on investing in and expressing their personal style…
Generation Z, comprising one-fifth of the global population, is poised to wield significant consumer influence. However, their polarized behaviours toward social activism, technology, and spending present challenges for businesses. This report…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…
The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
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…
The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…
As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…
Hair care in Asia Pacific has mirrored the performance of its biggest market, China, in the last two years, weakening in 2020, due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), but then strengthening in 2021. While positive growth is expected throughout the forecast…
Hair care in Azerbaijan registered both healthy constant value and volume growth in 2023. Inflation eased, especially at the end of the year, and this supported volume sales. In addition, supply issues arising from the war in Ukraine were resolved…
Hair care has faced unexpected challenges in its journey to recovery post-pandemic, despite the relaxation of restrictions. After a year of slow decline for hair care in 2022, sales remained fairly stable in China in 2023, failing to recover any of…
The trend of clean beauty has expanded into hair care in Hong Kong, as consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of the ingredients featured in various beauty and personal care products. With growing awareness of health and wellbeing, there is a…
In recent years, a fascinating trend took the beauty industry by storm – the “skinification” of hair. This is the trend of using skin care ingredients in hair care products, or applying the concepts of skin care in hair care, and recently there has…