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.
Compared to Old World wines, New World wines are generally sweeter and are, therefore, gaining in popularity amongst consumers in Indonesia, especially domestic consumers. In terms of pricing, New World wines are also generally more affordable than…
Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks witnessed declining sales in both volume and value terms in 22020 and 2021. This was mainly due to the contraction in sales of sweet biscuits, with major companies in this area such as Monde Nissin Corp and…
Mayora Indah Tbk PT maintains its overall company lead in sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks, however, in brand terms, it is Nabati (from Kaldu Sari Nabati Indonesia PT) which beats Mayora Indah’s Roma Wafello to the top brand place. Indeed,…
The growing health-consciousness trend in Indonesia has led to an increased demand for sugar-free, reduced-sugar, and functional confectionery products, as consumers seek guilt-free alternatives to traditional sweets. Functional ingredients, such as…
The increase in the global oil price has had a notable impact on the price of spirits, particularly imported products. This is due to the pricing domino effect caused by related increases in production costs, shipping expenses, and packaging costs…
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…
Shochu/soju has been experiencing growth in the Indonesian market supported by the general rise in interest in Korean culture, and particularly K-Pop, across the globe. In recent years, there has also been more product variation available in the…
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…
Snacks in Indonesia has been showing signs of recovery following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, with social mobility gradually increasing. While the market is not fully recovered yet, there are still reasons for optimism, particularly with…
Thanks to the favourable economic performance and sustained marketing efforts of incumbent players such as Toby Marketing, Leslie Corp, and Universal Robina Corp sales of savoury snacks returned to growth in retail volume terms in 2022. The…
Garudafood Group maintains its lead in savoury snacks with its top Garuda brand (in nuts, seeds and trail mixes). The player also offers a diverse product range, with brands Pilus (in puffed snacks), Leo (in salty snacks/ potato chips), and Gery (in…
RTDs returned to volume growth in 2022 following two years of significant decline due to the markedly changed conditions of the COVID-19 crisis. However, sales remained well below the levels seen immediately prior to the pandemic. Despite the…
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…
As one of the biggest local producers of alcoholic drinks and RTDs in Indonesia, Orang Tua Group has sought to develop strategies to boost the performance of RTDs, which has struggled in recent years. Sales of RTDs have been on a trend of general…
Ice cream suffered heavy losses in 2020 following the outbreak of COVID-19 and the introduction of restrictions, but the category has since been on the path to recovery. This began in 2021 as sales were boosted by e-commerce and continued into 2022…
Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT is the leading player in 2023, holding just under half of all company shares. The company’s success is thanks to its overall ice cream portfolio, including brands such as Paddle Pop, Wall’s, Cornetto, Magnum, and Feast.…
It has been a challenging few years for sales of gum in the Philippines. The discretionary character of gum makes it is easy for consumers to sacrifice gum, especially if they have limited finances, which many have as a result of the economic impact…
Distribution channels play a crucial role in sales of gum, ensuring on-the-go and impulse purchase accessibility for consumers. Supermarkets and hypermarkets have long been the primary sales points for gum, offering a wide variety of options for…
The cider/perry market has benefited significantly from the removal of restrictions imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19. This is due to the fact that cider/perry is most popular through foodservice channels, as well as amongst health conscious…
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…