Singapore

Consumers in Singapore are expected to gravitate towards packaging that provides more convenience due to the rising cost of living and quickening pace of life. Flexible plastic is thought to be extremely cost-effective due to its affordability and…

The pandemic and subsequent home seclusion meant that many Singaporeans were preparing and cooking their own meals, helping to drive up demand for microwaves, which could be used to heat up food after being stored in fridges or freezers. This growth…

Many consumers in Singapore tend to use traditional methods of washing dishes, although there is a growing trend of purchasing dishwashers. The pandemic resulted in prolonged home confinement, which led to increased frequency of eating at home and…

Airlines in Singapore experienced a huge drop in passenger numbers and sales following the emergence of the pandemic, especially during the Delta wave. However, towards the end of 2021, the local government introduced the Vaccinated Travel Lane…

As Singapore permitted entry for all fully vaccinated visitors from April 2022, it is expected to see the partial but significant recovery of inbound tourism. As seafood snacks primarily consists of premium local brands such as Irvins Salted Egg and…

Restrictions and social distancing measures for significant periods of time in 2020 and 2021 have changed shopping habits worldwide, which means that an e-commerce presence is a must for optical goods stores to compete in an increasingly busy…

In Singapore, ovenware is traditionally a niche area of homewares. It is not seen as essential in every household, given the limited kitchen space and assortment of dishes that can be prepared using this item. In addition, Asian cuisine generally…

Home seclusion and a shift to hybrid working were impactful for value sales in 2021, but purchasing habits were also influential in terms of the exploding popularity of baby wipes. Watsons, a health and beauty retailer, sells its eponymous private…

While some recovery is expected for foodservice sales of coffee in Singapore in 2021, the year is proving to be rather challenging, with new restrictions for dine-in being implemented in the July. However, prior to this, when dine-in services were…

Economic uncertainty, such as the high inflation rate brought about by COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, is set to contribute to continuing growth in debit cards in 2022, as local consumers have become increasingly cautious with their spending,…

Consumer appliances is maintaining steady growth in 2022, although this is slower in some categories when compared to the previous year. The growth by major appliances can be attributed to completion of more housing development projects now that…

Despite expectations of a muted consumer appetite for spending, personal accessories is set to have a bumper year in 2022, continuing its recovery momentum from 2021. Consumers are on the lookout for the “next best thing”, which is driving growth,…

Dietary supplements span a variety of functions, encompassing beauty, bone health, heart function, and immunity. With steady demand prior to the emergence of COVID-19, it is unlikely that the sale of dietary supplements will dampen post-pandemic.…

Following the commencement of nationwide vaccination across all ages in late December 2020, residents in Singapore have responded positively to related public health campaigns, with a fully vaccinated rate of 87.8% as of April 2022. The use of…

The government-mandated shutdown of Singapore’s hospitality industry for an extended period at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020 motivated many Singaporeans to focus more on preparing their own meals from scratch at home using fresh…

Consumers are now more optimistic about their financial outlook, and are more willing to spend on products and upgrades as the economy recovers from COVID-19. Smartphone usage has shot up since the onset of the pandemic, with many consumers using…

Alcoholic drinks in Singapore recorded a positive performance in total volume sales terms in 2021, although levels remained below pre-pandemic figures due to the significant declines experienced by on-trade the previous year. With rising cases of…

While economic uncertainty was the prevailing theme of 2020 and 2021, it is not entirely correct to associate variety stores with the lower socio-economic classes. Compared to mid-range outlets, retailers targeting low-income earners have struggled…

Despite the pandemic, homeshopping recorded a fairly stable performance in 2021 in line with the review period as a whole. Due to the high cost of entry to homeshopping, JML Singapore further strengthened its leadership, while smaller companies under…

After seeing a significant decline in 2020, retail volume and current value sales of jeans are set to increase slightly in 2021, due to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and higher vaccination rates, giving Singapore residents more opportunities to…