Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific is the most dynamic region for personal luxury, underpinned by huge demand in China, high value sales and consumer affluence in developed markets such as Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong, and rising levels of expenditure in fast-growing…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…

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…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

While the global luxury goods market contracted notably, Asia showed signs of recovery as early as Q2 2020, minimising the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This report analyses the background to the quick recovery of personal luxury…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…

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…

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…

Tourist arrivals in China were seen to recover in 2023, despite global macroeconomic pressures such as high inflation and the rapid escalation of living costs. This was an improvement on previous years, when the pandemic prevented people from…

Despite consumer spending power and their desire to travel being impacted by a number of global and domestic issues, including higher living costs, unprecedented inflation levels and uncertainties deriving from the war in Ukraine, India has seen a…

Despite macroeconomic adversity on a global scale, demand from tourists was on the rise in 2023, with a growing number of visitors taking their holidays in Japan. This was an improvement on previous years, when the pandemic prevented people from…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 9% to total CNY829.6 billion in 2023, boosted by consumers’ appetite for experiences and enjoyment after the pandemic. Socialising over a drink with friends remains a priority for many,…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 9% to reach INR12.0 billion in 2023, boosted by a consumer desire to have fun and enjoy experiences after the pandemic. Socialising – both at home as well as in the on-trade – remains a priority…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 8% to total JPY433.1 billion in 2023, boosted by consumers’ desire to enjoy themselves after the pandemic. Socialising over a drink with friends remains a priority pastime for many, following on…

Retail value sales of luxury goods in China grew by 6% in 2023 in current terms, to stand at CNY3 trillion. Growth in sales was fuelled by several factors during the post-lockdown period. One significant driver was a desire amongst affluent consumers…

Retail sales of luxury goods in India increased by 3% in current value terms to reach INR553.8 billion in 2023. The post-lockdown period saw a focus on recovery and a revival of normal consumer behaviour, encompassing working, shopping, the…

Retail value sales of luxury goods in Japan grew by 4% in 2023 in current terms, to amount to JPY5.3 trillion. There was a clear focus on recovery post-lockdown, with luxury shoppers keen to indulge in activities that may have been off-limits during…

Personal luxury retail value sales grew by 15% in 2023 to amount to CNY413.1 billion, thanks to growth recorded by leading brand providers such as LVMH Fashion (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd, Richemont SA, Cie Financière, and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis…

Personal luxury retail sales increased by 11% in current value terms to reach INR256.2 billion in 2023, supported by growth recorded by leading players such as LVMH Watch & Jewellery India Pvt Ltd, Louis Vuitton India Retail Pvt Ltd and Hermès India…

Personal luxury retail value sales rose by 7% in 2023 to total JPY3.4 trillion, supporting growth recorded by leading brand providers such as Louis Vuitton Japan KK. In 2023, sales were boosted by investment in luxury goods such as designer apparel…

Value sales of premium and luxury cars rose by 4% to total CNY1.7 trillion in 2023, due to demand from higher-income consumers, with expenditure proving resilient in the face of macroeconomic headwinds. Wealth determines the degree of demand that…

Value sales of premium and luxury cars fell by 7% to INR245.9 billion in 2023. While supplies have improved, there is still a massive order backlog, with the waiting period for most luxury models stretching from two to 10 months. In addition, while…

Value sales of premium and luxury cars went down by 2% to total JPY1.5 trillion in 2023. A significant increase in sales was seen in 2022, as a rebound was seen as the pandemic eased, and this exceptional level of growth was unable to be sustained in…

Despite macroeconomic adversity on a global scale, tourism demand was on the rise in 2023, with a growing number of visitors taking their holidays in Hong Kong. This represented an improvement on 2021 and 2022, when restrictions related to COVID-19…

Tourist visitor levels in Singapore were seen to rebound in 2023, despite global macroeconomic pressures such as high inflation and the rapid escalation of living costs. This represented an improvement on 2021 and 2022, when restrictions related to…

Consumer demand has been shifting from manufactured goods back towards services. Due to this, value sales of experiential luxury grew by 13% to amount to KRW642 million in 2023, boosted by wealthier individuals resuming their normal activities,…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 16% to total HKD1.1 billion in 2023, boosted by consumers’ desire to enjoy themselves after the pandemic. Enjoying a drink with friends remains a priority leisure activity, following the…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 14% to total SGD99 million in 2023, as a result of a consumer desire to have fun and enjoy experiences after the pandemic. Socialising is a priority pastime for many consumers, following on from…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 8% to total KRW657.4 billion in 2023, boosted by consumers’ appetite for experiences and enjoyment after the pandemic. Enjoying a drink with a meal at home or when relaxing remains a key pastime…

Retail value sales of luxury goods in Hong Kong rose by 12% in 2023 in current terms, to amount to HKD124.7 billion, exceeding the pre-pandemic level of sales. The revival of shopping in person, socialising, and the resurgence of travel and tourism…

Retail value sales of luxury goods in Singapore increased by 11% in 2023 in current terms, to total SGD12.4 billion. Development was still widely defined by recovery and a return to more normal consumer behaviour in terms of working, shopping,…

Retail value sales of luxury goods in South Korea rose by 18% in 2023 in current terms, to stand at KRW50.7 trillion. A combination of consumer indulgence, the release of pent-up demand, and the resumption of key activities, including travelling,…

Personal luxury retail value sales rose by 12% in 2023 to reach HKD90.5 billion, supported by growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Richemont Asia Pacific Ltd and Rolex (Hong Kong) Ltd. The resumption of international travel greatly…

Personal luxury retail value sales increased by 9% in 2023 to total SGD6.2 billion, supported by growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Rolex Singapore Pte Ltd and Chanel (S) Pte Ltd. 2023 sales growth was fuelled by investment in luxury…

Personal luxury retail value sales increased by 12% in 2023 to amount to KRW22.0 trillion, supported by growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Louis Vuitton Korea Ltd and Richemont Korea Ltd. 2023 sales growth was fuelled by individuals…

Value sales of premium and luxury cars fell by 3% to total HKD20.2 billion in 2023. After two years of exceptionally strong growth in 2021 and 2022, sales were unable to be maintained at this high level. Nevertheless, sales remained significantly…

Value sales of premium and luxury cars rose by 8% to total SGD4.5 billion in 2023, as higher-income consumers chose to buy a new luxury car, showing resilience in the face of macroeconomic headwinds. Wealth determines the degree of demand that exists…

Value sales of premium and luxury cars rose by 23% to total KRW28.0 trillion in 2023, as more higher-income consumers in South Korea opted to buy a new luxury vehicle despite macroeconomic headwinds. Wealth determines the degree of demand that exists…

Tourist visitor levels in Indonesia were seen to recover in 2023, despite global macroeconomic pressures such as high inflation and the rapid escalation of living costs. This is an improvement on previous years when the pandemic was preventing people…

Despite macroeconomic adversity on a global scale, tourist demand in 2023 was on the rise, with a growing number of visitors taking their holidays in Malaysia. Consumer demand has also been shifting from manufactured goods back towards services now…

The restrictions imposed on inbound tourism by the Thai Government in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 had a severe negative impact on the travel industry, including hotels. Experiential luxury, which is dominated by luxury hotels, saw its…

Despite macroeconomic adversity on a global scale, tourist demand in 2023 was on the rise, with a growing number of visitors taking their holidays in the Philippines. This represents an improvement on 2021 and 2022, when restrictions related to…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 14% to total IDR90.2 billion in 2023, as a result of a consumer desire to have fun and enjoy experiences after the pandemic. Enjoying a drink with a meal at home or when relaxing remains a key…

Value sales of fine wines/Champagne and spirits are set to grow by 9% to total MYR292 million in 2023. Socialising over a drink with friends remains a priority pastime for many and this has boosted sales in 2023, following the limits placed on…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 14% in current value terms to reach THB3.6 billion in 2023 as this category continued its recovery from the sales it lost during the pandemic. This performance is being driven by, among other…