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.
Self-service cafeterias is a relatively niche category in Thailand, with Ikano (Thailand) Co Ltd being the only player. During 2023, the company registered healthy growth in current value terms, thanks to the revival of normal shopping behaviour in…
Street stalls /kiosks in Thailand witnessed healthy growth in current value terms in 2023, with sales approaching pre-pandemic levels. This was driven to a large extent by the recovery of both domestic and inbound tourism, as both locals and…
After a difficult year in 2022, cafés/bars saw a significant rebound in current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023, although sales remained well below the pre-pandemic level. The coffee scene has become increasingly diverse in Hong Kong, with a wide…
Bars/pubs in Singapore continued to record sustained value growth in 2023, following a spike in 2022 as pandemic-related movement restrictions were relaxed. Renowned for its cocktail culture, Singapore is home to a diverse array of drinking…
Consumer foodservice through standalone experienced a strong rebound in current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023, with growth primarily driven by price increments. As the economy rebounded and consumer confidence returned, foodservice establishments…
Consumer foodservice through lodging in Singapore continued to record strong double-digit value growth in 2023, driven by a growing number of inbound tourists. The emergence of hotel-led food and beverage concepts reflects a notable trend within the…
Consumer foodservice saw growth in outlet numbers and transaction volumes in Hong Kong in 2023, along with significant current value growth. 2023 was a year of recuperation for consumer foodservice players in Hong Kong. The previous few years,…
In 2023, consumer foodservice in Singapore recorded moderate current value growth, signifying a marginal slowdown since the spikes of 2021 and 2022 when pandemic-related restrictions were first eased. The industry has had to contend with a number of…
After a challenging year in 2022, in 2023 full-service restaurants saw dynamic growth in volume transactions and current value sales in Hong Kong, even though outlet numbers remained fairly stagnant. However, amongst consumer foodservice players in…
In uncertain economic times marked by consumers’ rising budget concerns, chained full-restaurants in Singapore are implementing various strategies to enhance the perceived value of dining out for consumers. One common approach is to offer…