Singapore

Analgesics in Singapore continued to experience stable demand in 2019, as local consumers became increasingly confident in self-medicating, particularly for general pain relief such as headaches, and aches and pains. Rising healthcare costs combined ...

Singapore suffers from fairly poor air quality due to pollution and a tropical climate, leading to weakened immune systems which are reflected in the increasing number of cases of acute upper respiratory tract infections, amongst other illnesses. ...

A significant number of Singaporeans suffer from dry or sensitive skin due to environmental issues and stressful lifestyles. Although some consumers turn to dermatologicals to help address these problems, others are increasingly turning to skin care ...

Dietary supplements remained a large fragmented category which offers a range of segmentation and positioning to target various consumer groups. It continued to record a stable performance in 2019. While general health continues to be the most ...

Digestive remedies continued to record a positive performance in 2019, supported by Singaporeans’ increasingly stressful lifestyles, driven by busy work schedules which lead them to eat out more frequently, leading to greater consumption of ...

High temperatures and humid weather are common in Singapore, which tends to encourage the local population to seek indoor areas such shopping centres with air conditioning to find some respite. Air conditioning is also gaining more of a presence in ...

Herbal traditional products continued to record a stable performance in 2019 with herbal/traditional dietary supplements holding the highest value share overall as consumers continued to appreciate the support these products offer them due to the ...

While hectic stressful lifestyles of younger Singaporeans could boost the consumption of tobacco as a means to relax, it is also the cause of sore throats, unpleasant odours and health-related issues of which many consumers are aware, due to the ...

Consumer health in Singapore continued to record a positive performance in 2019, supported by a number of factors that can be applied to various generations. An ageing population is driving demand for a range of vitamins and dietary supplements that ...

Paediatric consumer health recorded a stable performance in 2019, supported by ongoing demand for the largest category of paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements. The category continues to benefit from Singaporean parents’ general approach ...

Hectic stressful lifestyles of Singaporeans due to long working hours are leading to anxiety and an inability to be able to switch off and relax in the evening or get a good night’s rest. This has resulted in Singapore being reported as one of the ...

Sports nutrition in Singapore continued to record a stable performance in 2019, dominated by sports protein products, and driven by the ongoing demand for sports protein powder which remains the most popular format. Many core users of this product, ...

Vitamins continued to record a strong performance in 2019, supported by the larger category of single vitamins. Vitamin C remained the most popular single vitamin in Singapore, as it is closely associated with helping to support the immune system ...

Singapore continued to witness increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes amongst local consumers, as a result of unhealthy lifestyles and sugar-laden diets. This is of great concern to the government due to the complications that can arise from having...

Awareness of the problems that can result from sedentary unhealthy lifestyles is leading to an increasing number of Singaporeans taking up sports and exercise as a way to maintain a certain level of fitness, whether outside in the natural environment...

Singapore has a fast-developing economy and the second-best food availability in the world. Due to rapid urbanisation and usage of natural gas, crude oil and fossil fuels, pollution remains an issue in the country. Water pollution and dependence on ...

The report examines how the Shifting Market Frontiers megatrend has evolved over the last 12 months. It provides analysis on how shifting economic power, technology, and population changes are impacting core Shifting Market Frontier megatrends, and ...

Singapore’s trade-dependent economy will grow at a healthy pace in 2019. Given global trade tensions, support from external sectors is expected to fall and growth drivers are projected to shift back to domestic demand. Investment is expected to pick ...

The expansion of car-hailing and ride-sharing apps globally, such as Grab and Go-Jek, has reduced the need for tourists travelling in Singapore to rent cars. This is prevalent especially when car-hailing apps are going regional, allowing consumers to...

In terms of value sales and numbers of passengers carried, low-cost carriers posted the strongest growth. One of the biggest game changers for LCCs in recent years is their spread into longer-haul routes. The competition between LCCs and scheduled ...