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.
2022 witnessed a mid-single-digit decline in retail volume sales of consumer appliances due to the resurgence of COVID-19, and it is expected that the retail volume decline will continue, although at a slower rate, in 2023. 2023 has seen consumer…
The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…
The Asian consumer is changing. Traditional values that served the collective in terms of both society and the family are on the wane, with COVID-19 lockdowns accelerating a new focus on individualism and the self. This report explores how Asian…
The super-hot summer seasons are driving growth and penetration for air conditioners in Vietnam, further supported by the wide range of products which are available at affordable prices, as well as those on buy now pay later (BNPL) payment schedules…
All categories of air treatment products continued to see strong retail volume growth during 2023. Indeed, at the end of the review period, all categories, except air purifiers, are projected to register faster retail volume growth, compared with…
The impact of climate change and rising temperatures in Thailand has had a significant impact on the demand for air conditioners in the country. As temperatures rise during the hot and humid months, the need for effective cooling solutions has become…
Following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in 2022, consumers spent more money on travel and experiences, shifting budgets away from consumer appliances. In addition, the weaker performance of the local real estate market saw air treatment…
Air treatment products in South Korea is exhibiting a mixed performance. Cooling appliances are mostly experiencing positive demand due to global warming and exceedingly hot summers in the country, whereas air purifiers and humidifiers are…
While overall retail volume growth of air treatment products has slowed in 2023 compared to 2022, growth rates remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels for the second consecutive year since all COVID-19 restrictions were removed. Even…
In Malaysia, the perception of air purifiers is transitioning from a luxury to a necessity, despite their higher-than-average unit prices. 2023 saw volume sales continue to rise, thanks to a pandemic-induced heightened awareness about the importance…