Beauty and Personal Care

Deodorant sprays continued to drive sales of deodorants in Hong Kong at the end of the review period, recording the highest growth rates in both retail volume and value terms in 2022. This is largely due to the perception among local consumers that…

Colour cosmetics in Hong Kong experienced declining demand and only marginal current value growth in 2022 due to the absence of tourist spending and pandemic-related challenges during the year. Local demand alone was not sufficient to support…

Beauty and personal care in Hong Kong faced a challenging year in 2022, as the recovery of tourist flows was delayed, and local consumption was under pressure amid a global economic downturn. Uncertainties, such as increased interest rates and…

Bath and shower is undergoing a significant shift in Hong Kong towards "head-to-toe skinification" as consumers increasingly demand innovative and high-quality products that offer skin care-inspired ingredients. This trend is driving growth in the…

A significant surge in the penetration rate of Japanese baby and child-specific products was witnessed in 2022. This upward trend can be primarily attributed to the increasing availability of Japanese brands facilitated by the expansion of retail…

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 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…

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. 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…