Asia Pacific

As of May 2020, Euromonitor International has further downgraded the baseline global real GDP growth forecast for 2020 to a range of -4.0% to -1.5. Advanced economies are expected to be the hardest hit in this recession, with their economic activity…

Asia Pacific is currently the largest and fastest growing retail tissue market in the world and still has huge room for growth due to its fast-growing economy. Rising urbanisation and average disposable income coupled with growing hygiene awareness…

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…

Although there was a slight slowdown in growth of nappies/diapers/pants sales in Asia Pacific in 2020, Coronavirus (COVID-19) did not have as big an impact on these products as many others in the region. Given they are seen as essential products by…

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…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

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…

During the pandemic, consumers were not allowed to travel due to lockdowns and restrictions which were imposed by the local government to help curb the spread of the virus. However, unlike the previous two years, there were no significant…

While nappies/diapers/pants recorded a positive performance in both retail volume and value growth terms in 2022, this was mainly driven by disposable pants, which dominates overall category sales in India. Demand for nappies/diapers on the other…

With an increasing population and lifestyle-associated health diseases, the demand for retail adult incontinence in India continued to grow strongly in 2022. During the first half of 2021, hospitalisation rates rose rapidly due to the intake of…

Demand for retail tissue has notably increased in India since the pandemic, with local consumers using these disposable products as part of their cleaning and sanitation routines in the home, such as using paper towels for wiping surfaces. Habit…

Sanitary protection continued to register strong growth in 2022. After a slowdown in 2020 and 2021, the travel industry has recovered, and local consumers have been returning to pre-pandemic habits. As a result, sanitary protection has benefited…

Tissue and hygiene in India demonstrated a positive recovery from the lingering effects of the pandemic in 2022. Since the emergence of COVID-19, there has been a considerable rise in public awareness of health and cleanliness which has aided growth…

Personal wipes, the only relevant format in the category, continued to record impressive double-digit retail volume and current value growth in 2022, with baby wipes contributing the most to sales. Baby wipes are becoming popular in India where they…

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…

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…

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

On the one hand, toilet paper has become more prevalent in public spaces in China, including shopping centres, restaurants, hotels, airports and railway stations. This is, in part, a result of the government-led “toilet revolution” which aims to…

Despite the overall economy rebound in 2023 with the lifting of pandemic restrictions and the resumption of offline activities, menstrual care continued its stable growth in 2023 as it is a very mature category in China with a high penetration rate…