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.
Toys and games in Japan saw low current value growth in 2023, with increases for both traditional toys and games and video games. In traditional toys and games, games and puzzles continued to be the largest category. It accounted for less than a…
The market for toys and games in Indonesia saw mid-single digit growth in current value terms in 2023, a slight improvement over the previous year. Sales were impacted by inflationary pressures, mainly due to higher food and energy costs. While the…
Following the decline during the pandemic and lockdown period in 2022, a current value resurgence was witnessed for toys and games in China in 2023, with growth for both traditional toys and games and video games. The lifting of lockdown policies…
In 2023, wipes maintained dynamic double-digit retail volume and current value growth in India. Sales of home care wipes and floor cleaning systems remained negligible in 2023, therefore all sales were accounted for by personal wipes. The surge in…
Tissue and hygiene in India continued its positive trajectory in volume and current value terms in 2023, with growth for both retail and away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene. In most categories, volume growth slowed slightly compared with 2022.…
In 2023, retail tissue continued to experience double-digit retail volume and current value growth in India, on the basis of changing hygiene practices, increasing consumer awareness, and habit persistence. Traditionally, cloth rags and fabric were…
In 2023, retail adult incontinence saw another year of high single-digit retail volume and current value growth in India, primarily due to the nation’s ageing population and lifestyle-associated health problems. The pandemic and resultant lockdowns…
Overall nappies/diapers/pants recorded positive performances in both retail volume and current value terms in India in 2023. This was mainly attributable to disposable pants, which dominates sales in the category in India. This is in part due to the…
Menstrual care in India witnessed high single-digit retail current value and volume growth in 2023, on account of habit persistence, new product launches, and growing awareness regarding the importance of menstrual hygiene. Regular users of menstrual…
Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene maintained a second year of double-digit current value growth in India in 2023. AFH hygiene, which consists only of AFH incontinence products, saw the strongest increase. With the growing prevalence of…
Sun care in Uzbekistan, initially impacted by pandemic-related travel restrictions, showed signs of recovery in 2023. As quarantine measures were lifted, the category slowly returned to pre-pandemic levels. Factors such as the country's warm climate,…
Skin care in Uzbekistan experienced significant growth in 2023, particularly in the facial care area. Import stabilisation and improved product deliveries contributed to this surge, creating a positive market environment. Reductions in customs import…
Premium beauty and personal care products faced significant affordability challenges for a considerable number of consumers in Uzbekistan in 2023, particularly among the majority residing in major cities like the capital, Tashkent. This affordability…
Pet products is being supported by sales in pet healthcare in Vietnam in 2024, with other pet products (toys, bedding, etc.) also performing well. Ultimately, the performance of pet products is tied to the pet humanisation trends, although the…
Pet care in Vietnam is maintaining decent value and volume growth in 2024, supported by baseline demand. That said, economic challenges persist, with high rates of unemployment and low levels of income, which are suppressing potentially stronger…
Other pet food is managing to achieve positive sales in Vietnam in 2024, in both value and volume terms, albeit at lower rates than seen in dog food and cat food. While dogs and cats are increasingly popular pets, with education about animal welfare…
Oral care in Uzbekistan saw positive growth in 2023, largely driven by population growth in the country. However, as seen across various categories in beauty and personal care, the majority of consumers in the country are highly price-sensitive and…
In 2023, men's grooming in Uzbekistan underwent significant development, albeit from a relatively low base. This growth reflects a notable increase in consumer interest and activity within the product area. One significant factor contributing to this…
Economic instability and geopolitical turbulence eroded the purchasing power of Uzbekistan's population in 2023, leading to a notable shift towards mass beauty and personal care over premium alternatives. Escalating prices coupled with stagnant…
Hair care in Uzbekistan saw significant growth in 2023, primarily driven by the natural expansion of the population and migration trends, which contributed to enlarging the consumer base. Among the various product categories within hair care,…