Hong Kong, China

Expanding population, ageing, migration, and generational shifts shape Hong Kong’s demographic landscape. Economic turbulences influence consumers’ consumption patterns with more people having negative outlook. The number of seniors is projected to…

Population expansion in Hong Kong in most years up to 2040 will be driven by positive net migration. Ageing will be a key trend over this timeframe as life expectancy rises further and birth rates and fertility remain extremely low. Consumer trends…

The number of households is set to increase moderately in Hong Kong over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant type. In 2022, household spending was notably affected by elevated prices, with a fifth of annual household spending…

In 2023, dishwashing turned to marginal decline in retail volume terms in Hong Kong, but maintained current value growth due to inflationary pressure throughout the year. While the pandemic restrictions ended, a large proportion of Hong Kong’s…

The reopened border between mainland China and Hong Kong in early 2023 had significant implications for the demand of analgesic remedies within the city, which rose considerably. This growth can be attributed to a shortage of analgesic remedies…

With the removal of lockdowns and the reopening of Hong Kong’s border, sales of childrenswear have notably rebounded in 2023. However, local demand for childrenswear remains tepid. The declining birth rate in Hong Kong was already placing pressure on…

This Megatrends report highlights long-term trends resulting from shifts in consumer values and behaviour. It provides a summary of each of Euromonitor International’s 10 focus megatrends and insights as to how each trend has manifested in Hong Kong,…

Sales of bleach declined in Hong Kong in 2023 in both retail volume and current value terms. With the end of the pandemic, a large number of consumers elected to spend more time outside of their homes. As a result, the number of consumers demanding…

Convenience when travelling has become a significant factor in shaping consumer preferences, and one noticeable trend in 2023 was the rising popularity of smaller packaged wipes. These compact and portable wipes have gained popularity among…

Demand for microwaves is expected to continue to see notable growth in 2023. While the removal of pandemic restrictions was somewhat of a headwind for other cooking appliances, solid growth has continued for microwaves, as busy professionals value…