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.
Headphones saw positive growth in constant value terms in 2023, despite consumer concerns about the cost of living. Increased smartphone use for streaming audio and video content was a key driver of this trend, in addition to the ongoing prevalence…
Overall, sales of consumer electronics have seen a return to growth in retail volume terms in Vietnam in 2023 after a steep decline in the previous year. However, the results within the different categories are mixed. With COVID-19 restrictions now…
2023 marks a year of recovery for consumer electronics in the Philippines after spending two years in the red due to economic uncertainties created by the pandemic and elevated inflation. While sales have not seen a full recovery in retail volume…
Consumer electronics in Malaysia saw modest growth in 2023, although sales remained well below 2021 levels in constant value (2023 prices) terms. As the country emerged from the pandemic, consumers became increasingly keen to travel, socialise and…
Sales of computers and peripherals peaked during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 thanks to a spike in demand as consumers switched to working and studying from home. Such was the demand that some retailers struggled to keep up with demand with supply…