Australia

Demand for spectacles in Australia improved in 2021 following declines following the emergence of the pandemic the previous year, when consumers were unable to visit optical goods stores for eye tests and to obtain new prescriptions. Despite some…

As many Australians were in lockdown throughout much of 2020 and 2021, and those who were not locked-down significantly increased the amount of time they spent at home, they became increasingly conscious of the need to upgrade their homewares.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns, Australians spent more time at home than usual in 2020 and 2021. This meant they also visited the toilet more often. Whereas during non-pandemic periods, Australians regularly go to the…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continued through a second year, it continued to transform the soft drinks market in Australia. Whilst other developed countries have achieved vaccination rates that have allowed them to open up, the Australian government…

Several external factors surrounding lockdown measures in response to COVID-19 contributed to the growth of supermarkets in 2020, and while 2021 witnessed marginal declines, overall value sales remained above pre-pandemic levels. Social distancing…

The lockdown and economic impact of the pandemic led Australian consumers to be much more careful in terms of their spending. This in turn led them to look for more reasonably priced options in the market without compromising on product quality or…

Increased time spent at home and heightened levels of stress led people to consume a lot more snacks during periods of COVID-19 lockdown, and this also continued afterwards, with easy access to snacks at home. This was especially the case since…

Jeans recorded a much stronger performance in 2021 following significant declines in 2020 as a result of the home seclusion trend during the pandemic-induced lockdowns, when Australians searched for comfort in terms of loungewear, and were therefore…

Eyewear in Australia witnessed improving sales in 2021 for two key reasons, both of which were related to the ongoing impact of the pandemic. The pivot towards working from home during further home seclusion and consequent vastly increased digital…

With continued restrictions in place in 2021 in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for a variety of dairy products, including fresh milk, remained consistent as consumers continued to make their own hot beverages, such as coffee, at home.…

Skin care was fairly resilient to snap lockdowns and related restrictions in 2021, as Australians continued to shift away from colour cosmetics to skin care products amidst the pandemic. An emphasis on self-care and health emerged as a result of the…

As pet parents spent more time at home, value sales of cat litter witnessed continued growth in 2020 and 2021, as pet owners were inclined to change the cat litter more frequently to tackle odour while staying indoors. However, this trend is set to…

Retail volume sales in sanitary protection in Australia declined considerably in 2020, and then even more so in 2021, along with current value sales, as a large proportion of consumers exited the category for alternative solutions. Products such as…

Consumer foodservice’s performance suffered in 2021 after being on the road to recovery in the first half of the year. The Delta outbreak sent the nation into lockdown starting from June 2021, and caused the shift of consumer spend towards retail and…

RTD tea experienced solid value growth in 2021, following a similar increase in value in 2020. Not all types of RTD tea grew at an equal rate, however, with carbonated RTD tea and kombucha responsible for the bulk of the growth. Carbonated RTD tea…

Juice in Australia was already experiencing a gradual and prolonged decline prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in volume terms, but this decline was exacerbated in 2021. In contrast to most other categories in soft drinks, this decline was not…

As the pandemic in Australia continued for a second year, it continued to transform hot drinks in the country. Foodservice volumes continued to fall in 2021, albeit at a lower rate compared to 2020, with much of that consumption switching to retail…

While not as impressive compared to 2020, retail volume sales of coffee grew by 5% in 2021, partially due to Australians continuing to switch their coffee consumption from foodservice to their kitchens. Australians have a great love of the café…

A shift in consumer preference towards healthier diets earlier in the review period resulted in value growth within vegetables, encouraging more producers to enter the category. However, lockdown restrictions and foodservice closures in 2021 caused a…

COVID-19 has caused a significant shift in the Australian economy, as well as in meat consumption behaviours amongst consumers. Foodservice closures following the second wave of COVID-19 deeply impacted the typical balance of demand for meat, causing…