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Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Singapore. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
The briefing provides an overview of the top 100 global manufacturing companies. The coverage spans 2014 to 2019, and covers the entirety of manufacturing industries, company performance analysis and future trends.
Restrictions on movement, changing consumer preferences and the heightened focus on safety triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic are anticipated to alter the future of consumer mobility, urban planning and construction. The surge in homeworking, reduced…
The global urban consumer landscape is increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Which cities should you choose for your consumer business expansion? To answer this and other questions, we are introducing the Euromonitor International Cities…
While the global luxury goods market contracted notably, Asia showed signs of recovery as early as Q2 2020, minimising the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This report analyses the background to the quick recovery of personal luxury…
The report will explore the key themes transforming consumer behaviour in Asia Pacific in the world beyond the pandemic, namely Digital Living, Rethink Wellness, Sustainable Living, Make My Life Easier and Search for Experiences, and the strategies…
The briefing examines how transport and storage industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of transport and storage output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry’s costs,…
Asia Pacific, with a value of USD916 billion, is the largest forestry, wood and paper goods producer in the world. Forecasts for the region’s industry remain positive for 2021-2030, due to developing economies and rising population. However, the…
The briefing provides an overview of the top 100 global manufacturing companies. The coverage spans 2016 to 2020, and covers the entirety of manufacturing industries, company performance analysis and future trends.
Asian Pacific economies were hard hit by COVID-19, leading to setback in construction activities in the first half of 2020. Robust Chinese recovery, however, boosted construction output in the second half of the year. Heavy infrastructure…
With production of USD967 billion, Asia Pacific was the largest rubber and plastic producer globally in 2020. Regional production of rubber and plastic products remains highly concentrated in China, Japan and South Korea. Over 2021-2030, Asia Pacific…
The COVID-19 pandemic was positive for sales of ready meals in Singapore during 2020 and the uplift seen in sales of ready meals had positive implications for ready meals packaging as well. The main factor supporting rising demand for ready meals was…
2020 saw strong growth in sauces, dressings and condiments packaging as demand for many of these products spiked due to the huge shift towards preparing meals from scratch at home, rather than dining out in consumer foodservice outlets. The harsh…
Emerging Asia has been one of the most exciting regions in emerging markets during the last two decades and this trend is expected to continue, though the pace of growth has slowed down as the economies transform and mature. By 2040, emerging Asia…
With a turnover of USD365.8 billion in 2021, Asia Pacific was the world’s second largest region for recreation, entertainment and arts. Over the next decade, the region’s entertainment industry is poised to grow at the fastest rate, nearly closing…
After a few years of decline, Singapore’s population will expand in 2023-2040 due to positive net migration, while natural increase will contribute up to 2033. Ageing will be a key demographic shift up to 2040 as the 80+ cohorts expand rapidly,…
Asia Pacific remained the largest global producer of food, beverages and tobacco in 2021, with sales valued at USD3,809 billion. With the release of pent-up demand, the industry’s turnover witnessed an increase in 2021. Going forward, expanding…
In 2021, Asia Pacific ranked first globally in terms of production output of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, with a turnover of USD857 billion. Over 2021-2030, the region is expected to record the fastest production growth globally,…
Even though the impact of the pandemic was gradually waning in Singapore, many offices chose to continue operating in a hybrid or remote work mode. This therefore saw many consumers continuing to spend more time at home than had been the case prior…
Singapore continues to lead in terms of economic freedoms globally, offering major opportunities for businesses. Its favourable regulations, investment incentives, high innovation capacity, skilled workforce and high productivity offer a solid base…
The extension of smoking prohibited areas was implemented on 1 July 2022 to incorporate new premises. Smoking at reservoirs, selected public parks, and gardens was last revised in June 2016 in an effort to protect non-smokers who visit these areas…
In April 2022, all nightlife-related businesses in Singapore were permitted to fully reopen, including bars, pubs, discotheques, and nightclubs. During the Circuit Breaker period in April and May 2021, all on-trade establishments were forced to close…
Retail volume sales of cigarettes continued to decline in 2022, taking them below pre-pandemic levels. The economy price band was the least impacted by retail volume declines, aided by some consumers trading down to more affordable brands.…
Growth in on-trade consumption of alcoholic drinks remained strong in 2022, as following the relaxation of restrictions in 2021, restrictions on dine-in were fully removed in Singapore in 2022. From 29 March 2022, the 22.30hrs cut-off for the sale…
On-trade beer consumption continued to increase strongly in 2022, as following the relaxation of restrictions in 2021, restrictions on dine-in were fully removed in Singapore in 2022. From 29 March 2022, the 22.30hrs cut-off for the sale and…
Despite the easing of restrictions on nightlife businesses, the on-trade consumption of cider/perry failed to return to growth in 2022. However, the strongest volume decline was seen by the off-trade channel. Historically, much of the consumption of…
On-trade volume sales of RTDs witnessed further dynamic growth in 2022. Sales were impacted by the removal of capacity limits on nightlife establishments as COVID-19 safe management measures continued to ease. Efforts by operators to encourage…
In 2022, enthusiastic bar-goers drove strong on-trade volume growth for spirits. The full reopening of nightlife venues drove the growth of Singapore’s bar and cocktail scene, as businesses saw a rise in reservations. Singapore has a world-renowned…
After the emergence of the pandemic in 2020, on-trade sales of wine plummeted. This was followed by a strong rebound and renewed interest in 2021 and 2022, although on-trade demand had yet to completely normalise to the pre-pandemic level in 2022.…
With the rising cost of raw materials for chocolate confectionery, such as dairy ingredients, cocoa beans, sugar, and oil, many brands are actively seeking ways to improve their profit margins, such as reducing production costs by pushing product…
Demand for ice cream is expected to continue growing in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023, driven by consumers’ desire for indulgence, yet growth is set to be at more moderate rates than in 2022. In retail volume terms, apart from…
Unit prices of savoury snacks, in particular salty snacks, have continued to increase in 2023. This is being driven by steep increases in production costs due to escalating palm oil prices after Indonesia’s export ban, and is expected to result in a…
Snacks is set to see an increase in retail current value terms in 2023, with similar trends from 2022 persisting. The prevailing high cost of living and price rises will continue to drive current value growth across all snacks categories. In turn,…
Retail volume sales of sugar confectionery have been struggling to maintain growth in 2023, due to the growing health and wellness trend, as local consumers are increasingly concerned about their sugar intake, as well as seeking to avoid unnecessary…
2023 has proven to be challenging for overall sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in retail volume terms, with sales expected to decline compared with 2022. However, the category is set to see continued retail current value growth. As…
For beauty and personal care packaging, HDPE bottles continued to be the leading pack type in Singapore in unit volume terms in 2022. HDPE is known for its excellent durability and strength, which ensures that the contents are safeguarded from…
Consumer Lifestyles offers valuable insights into key consumer attitudes and current thinking, and their impact on purchasing and consumption habits; quantifying behaviours, preferences and motivations and aligning them with broader trends.
Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. By going beyond typical demographic-based segmentation, such as age or gender, and grouping consumers based on shared traits and…
This report visually explores everyday habits and behaviours which reflect consumers' beliefs and values, linking behavioural trends with purchase and consumption habits.
The pandemic-induced demand for computers in Singapore, particularly for laptops, has waned, with volume sales continuing to decline in 2023 as life returns to normal. A sales boom due to online learning, remote working policies and greater time…
Following marginal declines the previous year, sales of consumer electronics, in both retail volume and current value terms, are growing in 2023. Despite the post-pandemic aftermath, including reduced demand for computers and peripherals for home…
TWS earbuds continues to experience dynamic current value and retail volume growth in 2023. Many brands have entered the space in recent years to offer alternatives to Apple's AirPods across a spectrum of price points. These efforts have made TWS…
Demand for home audio and cinema continues to slowly decline in 2023, as part of a longer-term trend evident throughout the review period, except for a marginal upturn in retail volume sales of home cinema and speaker systems in 2020 due to pandemic…
Retail volume and value sales of home video (comprising solely of televisions following the exit of video players in 2021 due to a greater switch to digital streaming services) recorded single-digit declines in 2022, as the category continued to…
The popularity of imaging devices continues to decline as part of a long-term trend in Singapore, as many local consumers prefer to use their smartphones to take photographs and videos. The quality of smartphone cameras is constantly improving due to…
Most new vehicles sold in Singapore feature built-in entertainment systems that are constantly improving in quality, due to investments by car manufacturers which are incorporating advanced driver assistance systems technology. These systems help…
2020 saw shipments of smartphones decline globally, which were also felt in Singapore. In addition, inflation and macro concerns also played roles as consumers looked to reduce their expenditure wherever possible, including postponing upgrades on…
Following the exit of portable media players from Singapore in 2022, wireless speakers is the only product category to drive demand for portable players in 2023. The convenience and ease of use make wireless speakers a popular device in the local…
In line with review period trends, demand for wearable electronics in Singapore continues to rise in 2023. The primary driver is smart wearables, recording another year of double-digit retail volume growth, while dynamic current value growth is…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Singapore over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which stood at 6.1%, elevating living costs.…
Singapore’s economic freedom is the best in the world, although civil liberties are restricted and corruption is on the rise. Economic momentum is slowing and the external sector is susceptible to global cyclical changes, but inflation is well…