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Beauty and personal care packaging remained resilient globally, with Asia as the growth engine and toiletries dominating volume sales globally. As lifestyles continue to evolve, packaging innovation will be challenged to respond to consumers’ new…

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…

Cities will need to focus on four key areas in mitigating the effects of future pandemics: urban mobility, urban design, the built environment and supply chains. Each aspect has been called into question during Coronavirus (COVID-19) with extensive…

Sustainability has become a prominent theme in the 21st century, especially in light of rising urbanisation, which is putting more pressure on infrastructure and quality of life. The report analyses sustainability across seven key areas: water,…

Health and hygiene have become top priorities amid the Coronavirus pandemic. As consumers take greater ownership of their health and protect themselves, their families and their homes from the virus, health and efficacy-related claims gain in…

Travel and tourism creates as much as 8% of the world’s carbon emissions, with calls for “a little less conversation, a little more action” when it comes to the sector’s engagement with the climate, despite progress made since the pandemic. There…

The report examines key factors in supply chain risks in metals, energy and agricultural commodities. Production, market supply concentration and political risks analysis can help to better identify potential risks and prepare for potential…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is changing consumers’ attitudes about sustainability topics, while corporations are responding to the pandemic by putting people and purpose first. This report highlights examples of businesses taking actions to…

The report will explore the key themes transforming consumer behaviour in Asia Pacific in the world beyond the pandemic, namely Digital Living, Rethink Wellness, Sustainable Living, Make My Life Easier and Search for Experiences, and the strategies…

Investments into digital technologies and industry 4.0 are transforming economies and consumer behaviour. The briefing examines how digitalisation manifests in manufacturing, mobility, education and consumer lifestyles to improve business…

Euromonitor International predicts the global economy to grow at 4.6% in 2022, but continuing to face pandemic-related risks including the ongoing supply constraints and new coronavirus variants. The pharmaceutical sector is expected to see the…

Euromonitor International forecasts global economic growth to slow significantly to 2.3% in 2023, as demand weakens amid uncertainties, inflation and tightened financial conditions. Unemployment could rise, but the labour market will remain tight.…

The briefing examines the global development of the EV industry. It breaks down the analysis into three key pillars: EV industry overview, EV charging industry and EV battery industry. Each section seeks to shed light on the dominant trends,…

Environmental pressures and consumer demand are set to reshape business models and operations with a revolution of product technologies and services. This report introduces Euromonitor’s Environmental Sustainability Index, which ranks 97 markets –…

This report brings together insights from Euromonitor’s Environmental Sustainability Index, which ranks 97 markets (which in 2020 represented 97.2% of global GDP and 89.1% of the world’s population) highlighting country-specific risks and…

Asia Pacific remained the largest global producer of food, beverages and tobacco in 2021, with sales valued at USD3,809 billion. With the release of pent-up demand, the industry’s turnover witnessed an increase in 2021. Going forward, expanding…

Ageing, urbanisation and migration continue to be major factors shaping the global population. The number of seniors around the world kept expanding in 2021 and is expected to grow further in the years to 2040. The number of small children is…

The pandemic is influencing sustainability in drinks and tobacco. This is evolving to include consumers’ welfare concerns, with brand action on social issues and community needs. The pre-pandemic environmental focus and pledges are retained, even…

As the UN Climate Summit "COP 26" approaches, the world is finally confronting the reality of the climate crisis. With consumers calling for climate action, governments declaring climate emergency, businesses facing potential disruption to their…