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Hiromi leads a team of talented analysts specialising in appliances and electronics, health and beauty, home products, luxury and fashion, and channels in Southeast Asia.
Hiromi is responsible for providing actionable data and insights that stimulate growth strategies, go-to-market concepts, and innovation. Hiromi also contributes through thought leadership pieces and briefings that discuss the industry trends of tomorrow. Hiromi previously worked on project management, ensuring high quality content was delivered within a clearly stated timeline.
A key trend in toys and games is the rise of the social media drop, where discovery, engagement and purchasing increasingly take place online. Our latest Chart of the Month looks at how toy companies are leveraging these platforms to turn attention into sales.
Heat pumps are moving from niche heating technology to a central part of residential electrification. As governments push to decarbonise homes, the category is gaining momentum, but adoption is not progressing evenly. Policy clarity, regional heating infrastructure, upfront costs and installer capacity are now shaping which markets grow fastest and which risk slowing down.
As the global market for consumer appliances grows, it undergoes transformation driven by AI, modular ecosystems, and shifts towards energy-efficient climate solutions. Euromonitor highlights leading trends shaping change in 2025.