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.
Snacks in South Korea is set to maintain solid retail current value growth in 2024, affected by multiple influences. Inflation, along with the rising costs of raw materials and labour, is exerting significant pressure on manufacturers, leading to…
Low consumer spending due to the economic crisis was not the only issue that snacks players faced in 2023 as the falling exchange value of the Sri Lankan rupee, limited access to foreign currency, supply chain issues and interruptions to the power…
In 2023, consumer lifestyles began to return to normality after the COVID-19 pandemic, with the prevalence of home snacking consumption decreasing. Regular outings and social occasions led to a shift back to impulse snacking when on-the-go. This was…
Thailand’s full return to normality and tourism in 2023, with no more COVID-19-related restrictions or quarantines, is expected to boost the country’s overall economy and, in turn, positively benefit snacks. Indeed, consumers’ return to out-of-home…
Following a remarkable performance across snacks in the Philippines in 2022, there has been an overall deceleration of sales growth in 2023 as consumers have moved towards a normalisation of their spending behaviour. The market witnessed an ongoing…