Australia

Pet food demand has been steadily increasing in many parts of the world as people have been adopting more pets to satisfy their increasing desire for companionship. This is also true of Australia, which has been leading to the premiumisation of pet…

Australian total consumer disposable income is expected to more than double by 2040, facilitated by a vibrant labour market and stable economic performance. Purchasing power will be concentrated in present-day millennials’ hands, yet seniors will be…

COVID-19 has had little impact on wound care purchases by Australian consumers, with the category only experiencing a marginal upturn in demand in 2020 due to initial stockpiling for essential items, such as gauze, tape and other wound care and…

Demand for weight management was already slowly declining in Australia prior to the pandemic, as the category was increasingly perceived to be outdated, particularly amongst younger consumers. Evolving, new health and lifestyle trends in Australia…

Demand for multivitamins and single vitamins such as vitamin C and D was given a boost in early 2020 following the emergence of the pandemic, as consumers focusing more on their health and wellbeing, looked for products to boost their immunity to…

Sports nutrition is predicted to record another year of strong value growth in 2021 as health-conscious consumers remain focused on their health and wellbeing, while a relaxation of restrictions is likely to see a return to growth for sports protein…

Sleep aids is set to register further demand over 2021 due to the prevalence of sleep disorders in Australia. According to the Parliament of Australia, an estimated one fifth of local consumers suffers from sleep disorders with the most common sleep…

Paediatric consumer health is predicted to record positive but slower current value growth in 2021 compared to the stockpiling trends of the previous year, when Australian parents wanted to ensure that they had adequate supplies of essential…

The emergence of the pandemic in Australia has encouraged local consumers to prioritise their health and wellbeing. This trend has increased in importance and continues to gain momentum in 2021, with many consumers focusing on maintaining a healthy…

Herbal/traditional products in Australia is set to continue to register solid growth in 2021, due to multiple contributing factors, including self-medicating trends and consumers’ positive sentiment towards the category. Consumers’ acceptance of…

Allergy eye care is set to register another year of solid growth in 2021 due to increased use of green spaces as restrictions ease in Australia, and consumers become increasingly exposed to various allergens including pollen or other environmental…

Demand for digestive remedies in Australia is being partially driven by an ageing population, with these consumers more likely to purchase laxatives, IBS treatments and proton pump inhibitors. According to the Australian Institute of Health and…

Unlike the declining vitamins, dietary supplements is predicted to experience stable demand in 2021 for many product types, driven by overall interest in one’s health and wellbeing. Companies competing within dietary supplements are continuing to…

Volume growth rates for dermatologicals such as topical germicidals/antiseptics, topical allergy remedies/antihistamines and nappy (diaper) rash treatments are set to slow in 2021 compared to 2020, when the emergence of the pandemic resulted in…

The pandemic is having a polarising impact on demand for cold, cough and allergy (hay fever) remedies in 2021. While COVID-19 measures including social distancing rules, use of protective face masks and hand sanitisers were put in place to limit the…

Consumer health is set to register yet another year of solid current value growth in 2021, following impressive growth rates witnessed the previous year due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. The latter has been disruptive to…

Analgesics is set to continue to record strong current value growth in 2021, which is being partly driven by the positive impact of higher demand for analgesics during the pandemic in Australia. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak has exposed…

The energy industry experienced difficult market conditions in 2020, given falling crude oil prices and lockdown-induced disruptions in refined petroleum consumption. The year also saw an increased focus on developing the industry’s sustainability…

Sustainability issues are pushing forward a new chapter in how people get around in cities. From using shared mobility, to buying electric vehicles, urban mobility is a fast-changing industry. The briefing examines urban mobility trends, focusing on…

Australia has abundant water resources, yet low precipitation levels and rising temperatures threaten the country with severe and prolonged droughts and bushfires which endanger its unique biodiversity. Attempts to limit air pollution are hindered by…