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.
The resumption of post-pandemic activities in Singapore has contributed to a flat performance by toilet care in retail volume terms. As individuals and communities transition towards a semblance of normalcy, there is a perceptible shift in consumer…
Toilet care maintained solid retail volume and current value growth in 2023, although from a relatively low base. Many consumers, especially those with young children, remain in the habit of periodically cleaning the toilet. Even post-pandemic,…
A typical performance amongst home care categories in Japan in 2023 was that volume sales fell, whilst average unit prices increased, driving up value sales as a result. However, toilet care was a little different. The category saw significant…
Toilet care is a category enjoying strong and stable growth, supported by the ongoing urbanisation trends in Indonesia. As urban migration continues, more consumers are finding themselves in upgraded living conditions, residing in modern houses and…
While the COVID-19 pandemic has ceased to be prominent, as the Chinese government announced it would remove most pandemic-related restriction in late 2022, consumer awareness around keeping their homes safe and hygienic remains significant, leading…
The pandemic raised public awareness regarding the significance of hygiene and sanitisation. Since the onset of the pandemic, many of the leading brands in surface care have increased their presence on social media in order to reach their intended…
The year 2023 witnessed a remarkable and positive surge in current value sales in surface care (excluding wipes – which did not have notable sales), surpassing the growth observed in 2022. This robust expansion can be attributed to two significant…
Surface care recorded double-digit current value growth in 2023, driven by two main factors. One significant contributor is the heightened emphasis on hygiene standards in the post-pandemic era. As individuals and businesses prioritise cleanliness…
As life outside of the home resumes post-pandemic in Singapore, a discernible trend is emerging, with reduced emphasis on cleaning within households. This shift in cleaning practices is having a significant impact on volume sales of surface care,…
Home care disinfectants saw a retail volume decline in 2022, after the pandemic high. However, the habit of using such products remains, especially amongst many younger consumers, and those with children, and growth resumed in 2023. Consumers…
Most categories within surface care saw declines in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023. The explanation for the drop in volume terms is simple – people began to spend more time outside the home. In May 2023, the Japanese government…
Surface care is maintaining decent value and volume growth, which is set to continue on a positive trajectory over the forecast period. Overall, sales in surface care are propelled by urbanisation and rising disposable incomes within this urban,…
COVID-19 strengthened Chinese public hygiene awareness and drove surface care sales, with double-digit growth in retail sales value in 2022. In 2023, with the end of COVID-19 restrictions in China, surface care product growth slowed to a…
Demand for polishes tends to remain limited to wealthier urban households, many of whom employ maids to clean their homes, and are willing to invest in polishes to keep their homes clean and well-maintained. Continuing the trend from the previous…
Polishes exhibited a dual narrative of retail volume growth across most categories (except floor polish, which dragged down the overall growth rate), and intricate pricing adjustments. The growth rate for polish for columns in particular remained…
Shoe polish is the largest category in polishes and faced a weaker performance in 2023 following the strong rebound in sales during 2022. Demand for shoe polish rebounded strongly in 2022, as professionals returning to offices opted for formal attire…
Value sales of shoe polish experienced a marginal increase in 2023, attributed in part to the occurrence of more military exercises in Singapore. This uptick can be linked to the specific needs and preferences within the military community, as well…
Overall polishes maintained growth in retail volume and current value terms in 2023, with increases seen across all categories. However, lifestyle and fashion trends continued to militate against the development of polishes. For instance, younger…
Floor polish is not a standard product for many younger households. It may have been used by older generations, but the custom of polishing the floor with wax products has not been passed down to the younger generations. First, it is very…
Polishes is seeing rather sluggish and static growth, with little activity of note. That said, metal polish continues to grow from its relatively low base, registering a modest uptick in sales. It is noted that, in the post-pandemic landscape, as…