Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Japan is set to see both retail volume and current value growth in 2024. In the midst of rising prices for various products, sweet biscuits is expected to emerge as a standout category in 2024, showing…
Sugar confectionery in Japan is set to see low growth in retail volume terms and more dynamic growth in current value terms in 2024. There is an abundance of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) in sugar confectionery, with new products and concepts…
Spirits maintained positive growth in Pakistan in 2023, with whiskies in the lead. As seen in beer, Murree Brewery Co Ltd maintains its lead, being the dominant company in alcoholic beverages in Pakistan, due to the country’s stringent restrictions…
Snacks in Japan witnessed growth in retail current value terms in 2023, yet volume sales in many categories saw a decline due to price increases. The rate of price hikes was notably around 10%, but there were instances where products underwent…
In 2024, savoury snacks in Japan is set to see growth in both retail volume and current value terms. As in 2023, current value increases are expected across many categories due to the impact of price increases, with significant growth anticipated in…
Ice cream in Japan is set to see minimal retail volume growth along with dynamic current value growth in 2024. Amidst rising domestic demand for dairy products, ice cream experienced several price increases during the review period due to stagnant…
Gum in Japan is set to see a second year of slight retail volume growth and stronger current value growth in 2024, in a rebound after a period of decline in volume terms. At the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, chewing gum (the dominant category)…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in China covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Cambodia covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Cambodia covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Cambodia covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
Since 2022, chocolate confectionery in Japan has seen a steady rise in the unit price per kilogram, and this trend is anticipated to persist in 2024. Increasing prices are largely attributed to the premiumisation of confectionery, which began around…
Beer is Pakistan continued to be influenced by country-specific factors in 2023. One key factor in the country is that of measures taken to curb the smuggling of alcoholic products, thus giving support to official sales.
Alcoholic drinks in Pakistan achieved positive value and volume sales in 2023, in both off-trade and on-trade terms. However, there are various religious and cultural restrictions around alcohol in general in Pakistan, with only beer and spirits…
Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…
Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…
Overall demand for wine in Hong Kong continued to grow in 2023, supported by the steady recovery of the on-trade channel amid increased frequency of social events, gatherings and banquets. The city’s reopening was the catalyst for many local…
Video games in India maintained its strong growth trajectory in current value terms in 2023, although the rate of increase slowed compared with 2022, due to factors such as economic uncertainty, inflation, and greater mobility outside the home.…
Traditional toys and games in India returned to growth in 2023. In the previous year, the category was plagued by import restrictions and strict BIS certification standards, which made it difficult for many leading toy manufacturers to import…
Toys and games in India witnessed strong positive current value growth in 2023. After three years of decline, traditional toys and games experienced a strong rebound as the supply situation improved, and major players such as Mattel and Hasbro…