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.
Home furnishings in India maintained solid, although slower, current value growth in 2023. One factor driving growth was the popularity of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps, with sales driven by increasing consumer awareness of the energy efficiency…
In 2023, value sales across much of home furnishings in Hong Kong recorded a further decline. The local market is becoming saturated with a variety of durable bath textiles, for instance, reducing the need for frequent replacements. Economic…
After seeing a notable decline in 2022, home furnishings in China experienced minimal growth in current value terms in 2023. This limited rebound was primarily due to economic uncertainties, including fluctuations in the housing market and changes in…
The home and garden industry in the Philippines experienced growth in 2023, despite inflationary pressures, as there was an increase in disposable income and higher employment rates. This provided consumers with more spending power, driving demand…
Home and garden in Thailand experienced relatively modest growth in current value terms in 2023, when compared to the previous year. This was attributable to the high cost of living in the country, thanks to the economic fallout of the COVID-19…
Home and garden in Taiwan saw a stagnant performance in current value terms in 2023, in contrast to the modest growth recorded in the previous year. While the country’s inflation rate was relatively low compared to other markets in the Asia Pacific…
In 2023, home and garden in South Korea saw low current value growth, but faced mixed performances across various categories, influenced by the broader economic landscape and shifting consumer preferences. Real GDP growth slowed in 2023, impacting…
In 2023, home and garden in Singapore faced a slight slowdown in current value growth due to various factors, including global supply chain disruptions, rising inflation, and weakened foreign demand. These challenges contributed to a deceleration in…
Sales of home and garden products remained strong in Malaysia in current value terms in 2023. However, this was primarily due to inflation, which led to higher prices, boosting overall value sales. A surge in home renovation projects, fuelled by…
Overall home and garden in Japan saw a slight decline in current value terms in 2023, due to an increase in inflation, which dissuaded some consumers from purchasing such products. However, some categories continued to grow, as consumer confidence in…