Market research on the home and garden industry. Standardised and...
Market research on the home and garden industry. Standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market and brand share data, distribution and trends.
Given interest rate hikes and inflationary pressures, Malaysians became increasingly cost-conscious in 2022. Nevertheless, the increased appetite among Malaysians to renovate their homes was still prevalent, often spiking during festivities, as…
In 2022, home improvement saw a second year of decline in both current value terms and in value terms at constant 2022 prices. Nevertheless, sales remained higher by both measures compared with the pre-pandemic period in 2019, owing to the increased…
The post-pandemic era has seen booming demand for home paint as the experiences of social distancing, home seclusion and, in particular, working from home at the peak of the pandemic during 2020 has led many Indonesians to the conclusion that they…
Within home improvement, home paint witnessed growth in current value terms in India during the pandemic and into 2022. As COVID-19 led people to spend more time at home, they began to notice the need for home repairs and renovation. This resulted in…
Current value sales of home improvement in Hong Kong declined in 2022, driven largely by the poor performance of the housing market. Transactions regarding both new constructions and existing homes were down in 2022, drastically reducing the number…
As many local consumers spent a prolonged amount of time in their homes during the pandemic, including 2022, it created greater demand for products that could create a comfortable and cosy environment. Carpets provide a soft and warm surface to walk…
With inflation surging in 2022 in the Philippines, reaching its highest rate in 14 years, demand for expensive home furnishings was impacted in this year, with many products in this category seeing slower growth than a year earlier. This was mainly…
In 2022, Thailand witnessed high inflation, which was mainly attributed to the hike in energy and commodity prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine early on in the year. Consequently, Thai consumers sought ways to reduce their expenses and…
Retail sales of home furnishings in Taiwan experienced a modest decline in constant value terms in 2022, in contrast to the more buoyant performance of the previous year. While the country’s inflation rate was relatively low compared to other markets…
In 2022, home furnishings in South Korea saw declines in current value terms and in terms of value sales at constant 2022 prices compared with the previous year, largely driven by a decline in the country’s real estate market. Most purchases of…
In 2022, as pandemic-related restrictions eased, local consumers were starting to spend less time at home. This was the primary reason for the notable slowdown in value sales growth of home furnishings compared to 2021. In addition, there were rising…
Home furnishings witnessed a marked decline in sales in 2020, with all categories except home office furniture and storage furniture seeing negative growth. This was largely attributed to the fact that COVID-19 restrictions led to the postponement of…
Home furnishings declined in both current value terms and in value terms at constant 2022 prices in 2022. In addition, sales were lower by both measures in 2022 compared with before the pandemic started, in 2019. After the pandemic hit, Japanese…
After sales of drugs dropped substantially at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020, the category has registered a very strong rebound in sales, with the very strong sales performance recorded in the category during 2021 continuing into 2022,…
Home furnishings in India witnessed an increase in current value sales in 2022, partly to rises in inflation and subsequent price increases. Consumers spent on home furnishings to upgrade their homes due to the economic climate. However, while demand…
Home furnishings recorded a weak performance in 2022. Stagflation and a significant decline in the housing market were the biggest causes of this, as sales in Hong Kong are heavily linked to individuals buying new properties. Big-ticket furniture…
The pandemic led to an economic downturn in China, with GDP growth slowing and job losses increasing. This led to a reduction in consumer spending, especially on perceived non-essential items such as home furnishings. Moreover, during the pandemic,…
In 2022, the Philippines experienced a decline in consumer confidence due to rising inflation caused by higher energy prices. These price hikes were a direct result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict that started in the same year. The rise in energy…
Thailand witnessed an increase in consumer confidence in 2022, which was attributed to the reopening of the country to inbound tourism and an increase in international trade. However, there was a surge in the inflation rate due to soaring energy…
Home and garden in Taiwan experienced static growth in constant value terms in 2022, in contrast to the more buoyant performance of the previous year. While the country’s inflation rate was relatively low compared to other markets in the Asia Pacific…