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Country Profile
Singapore: Country Profile
Jul 2018
Singapore’s trade-dependent economy will grow at a steady pace in 2018. Exports – which are the mainstay of the economy – are the main driver. Fixed investment is also rising. Growing trade tensions between the US and China could eventually limit ...
Strategy Briefing
Business Dynamics in Asia Pacific
Jul 2018
Asia Pacific is a region that is comprised of both developing and developed economies, but its attractiveness comes on the back of the expanding middle class in some of the emerging countries, where the business environment is not yet robust. While ...
Strategy Briefing
Information and Communications in Asia Pacific
Jul 2018
Asia Pacific became the largest information and communications industry in the world in 2017 with a turnover of USD2.2 trillion. The Asian industry is fuelled by rapid adoption of technologies and countries’ overall modernisation, which will further ...
Country Report
Packaging Industry in Singapore
Jul 2018
The strong growth in internet retailing, together with the convenience that comes with it, has seen consumers purchase larger packaging sizes online to obtain greater value. While consumers in Singapore have traditionally been value-conscious, the ...
Country Report
Eyewear in Singapore
Jul 2018
There has been an alarming rise in myopia amongst the youth population in Singapore, attributed to the long hours spent in near-work and prolonged exposure to electronic devices. In addition, the rapidly ageing society in Singapore has led to a rise ...
Country Report
Spectacles in Singapore
Jul 2018
Spectacles is expected to record slower growth over the forecast period. This is partly due to the maturity of the category, with many consumers in Singapore already owning spectacles, and partly because growth is somewhat threatened by the ...
Country Report
Alcoholic Drinks Packaging in Singapore
Jul 2018
Glass bottles, cans and kegs will remain the only packaging formats within beer and cider/perry. Glass bottles are the most widely used pack type and will continue to lead sales over the forecast period. This stems from the fact that glass is an ...
Country Report
Cigarettes in Singapore
Jul 2018
The government has taken a multi-pronged approach to reducing cigarette smoking, especially amongst younger smokers. A combination of a point-of-sale display ban to prevent impulse purchases of cigarettes, a gradual increase in the minimum smoking ...
Country Report
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Singapore
Jul 2018
Dominican cigars experienced strong volume growth in 2017, due to greater consumer awareness and a willingness to experiment with new tastes. Consumers are increasingly knowledgeable about Dominican cigars, making them better able to appreciate the ...
Country Report
Tobacco in Singapore
Jul 2018
Sales of tobacco in Singapore continued to decline in retail current value terms in 2017. Strong government regulations targeted to reduce smoking prevalence, especially amongst younger adults, contributed to reducing tobacco consumption. With the ...
Country Report
Smokeless Tobacco and Vapour Products in Singapore
Jul 2018
There were no sales of smokeless tobacco and vapour products in Singapore in 2017....
Country Report
Bags and Luggage in Singapore
Jul 2018
As companies in Singapore become more receptive to casualwear at work, Singaporeans are seeking backpacks to match their casual outfits. Furthermore, as Singaporeans become more active, they prefer the practicality and convenience of a backpack that ...
Country Report
Jewellery in Singapore
Jul 2018
Costume jewellery posted higher retail current value growth than fine jewellery in 2018. This performance was largely driven by young and fashion-conscious Singaporeans who seek multiple affordable and on-trend pieces to match their different looks. ...
Country Report
Personal Accessories in Singapore
Jul 2018
Personal accessories in Singapore experienced stronger retail current value growth in 2018, supported by a recovery in the national economy. This lifted consumer confidence while increasing discretionary income, which spurred spending. Crossbody bags...
Country Report
Watches in Singapore
Jul 2018
Over the forecast period, slow retail value growth in constant 2018 terms is predicted for high watches. The demand for high watches continues to face several challenges. One of the growing concerns is the increased popularity of the second-hand and ...
Country Report
Writing Instruments in Singapore
Jul 2018
Within pens, roller ball pens continued to account for the highest retail current value sales in 2018. In response, manufacturers have expanded their range of roller ball pens. Pentel, for example, introduced Energel Kawaii+ roller ball pens, which ...
Country Report
Hot Drinks Packaging in Singapore
Jun 2018
Over the forecast period, total hot drinks packaging retail volume is expected to grow at a faster rate than over the review period. This is attributed to the growth potential of coffee pods. Coffee pods afford users a high level of convenience in ...
Country Report
Soft Drinks Packaging in Singapore
Jun 2018
With the entry of Amazon Prime into Singapore’s internet retailing space in July 2017, the dynamics of beverage purchases will inevitably change over the forecast period. Beverage players will be looking to tap into the growing internet retailing ...
Country Report
Beauty and Personal Care Packaging in Singapore
Jun 2018
In line with rising health awareness, consumers in Singapore are paying more attention to the ingredients used in the beauty and personal care products they purchase. Manufacturers are increasingly responding to this trend by using packaging to ...
Country Report
Naturally Healthy Beverages in Singapore
Jun 2018
Over the forecast period, NH superfruit 100% juice is expected to continue to post the highest retail value growth. Consumers are attracted by these products, as they contain sugars found naturally in fruit. Moreover, NH superfruit 100% juices do not...
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