Home and Garden

Gardening became a popular hobby in South Korea during the pandemic, as consumers sought to be close to nature. All gardening categories grew in current value terms in 2022 compared to the previous year, and saw demand in both current terms and at…

The pandemic forced people to stay indoors for significant periods in 2020 and 2021, leading to gardening becoming a more popular pastime. As well as being an enjoyable pastime, gardening also provided an opportunity for consumers to connect with…

The home and garden industry saw current value growth in 2020, as Japanese consumers were confined to their homes, which allowed them to focus on home renovations and gardening. Home improvement, homewares and gardening all witnessed notable current…

In 2022, although home and garden in South Korea saw declines in current value terms and in value terms at constant 2022 prices, sales remained higher than the pre-pandemic level, seen in 2019. The increased amount of time spent at home during the…

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…

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…

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…

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, 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…

Home improvement in South Korea saw marginal current value growth in 2022 compared with the previous year, despite falling value sales at constant 2022 prices. Nevertheless, sales remained higher than the pre-pandemic (2019) level by both measures.…

Although wallpaper continued to record positive growth in 2022, growth at constant 2022 prices slowed compared to a year earlier and sales were still below pre-pandemic levels, given the size of the decline seen in 2020. The inflation rates in the…

Sales of homewares fell in both current value terms and in value terms at constant 2022 prices in 2022. Nevertheless, sales remained higher by both measures than before the pandemic, due to the growing “nesting” phenomenon during and to some extent…

Increased time spent at home during the pandemic, and the consequent boost in interest in home cooking, resulted in higher demand for homewares in current value terms and in value terms at constant 2022 prices in 2022 compared with pre-pandemic…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were compelled to stay at home for extended periods, which led to an increase in the habit of cooking at home among consumers. Even in 2021 and 2022, a significant number of consumers continued to prepare…

The 'grow your own food' culture grew significantly in popularity in Indonesia during the peak years of the COVID-19 pandemic as huge numbers of local people sought new ways to become more self-sufficient and reduce their reliance on the commercial…

Retail sales of gardening were much higher in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels, driven by the increased interest among Malaysians to improve the liveability of their homes and interact with nature amidst hectic urban lifestyles. However, growth…

Gardening was the most dynamic area of home and garden in 2022 with most categories seeing double-digit growth in current value terms. During the pandemic a growing number of consumers started to show an interest in gardening as restrictions meant…

2022 saw a significant slowdown in value growth across home and garden in Indonesia as demand faltered somewhat after very strong growth was recorded across most categories in 2021 due to demand picking up substantially as the impact of the COVID-19…

The home and garden market witnessed faster growth in 2022 compared to the previous year, underpinned by the immense consumer appetite among Malaysians to furnish their homes and create aesthetically pleasing environments, especially during the…

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…