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.
Thailand’s declining birth rate negatively impacting the demand for nappies/diapers, which continued to report declining sales in retail volume terms in 2023. Consumers in Thailand are choosing to start a family later with more women focusing on…
Retail adult incontinence registered moderate volume growth In Kazakhstan in 2023, though constant value sales fell, as rising costs hit profitability. Consumers also traded down as much as possible, due to high prices. That being said, an ageing…
The ageing population in Malaysia acted as a key driver of growth in retail adult incontinence in 2023. We also note that Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence is not relevant in the country, which further supports growth in a retail sense.
Retail adult incontinence in Taiwan saw buoyant growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. This was attributable to a rapidly increasing ageing population, increasing levels of mobility, including domestic and…
Thailand's demographic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with its population undergoing a period of rapid ageing. This demographic shift is proving to be a pivotal factor in driving demand for retail adult incontinence products.…
There was a fall in constant value sales for retail tissue in Kazakhstan in 2023. Volume growth was also subdued, in spite of continuing population growth. Russia is a key exporter of cellulose, but due to the war in Ukraine and sanctions, it found…
We note a trend towards premiumisation in retail tissue in 2023 in Malaysia. This is evidenced by Vinda Deluxe (Vinda Malaysia Sdn Bhd) continuing to grow its share. This player uses strong marketing and promotional campaigns across online platforms,…
Retail tissue in Pakistan performed strongly across the board in 2023 in terms of volume growth. Toilet paper, in particular, registered significant growth, with volume sales increasing by a fifth. Continuing population growth supported increased…
Retail tissue in Taiwan saw a vastly improved performance in and current value terms in 2023. This trend was due to some extent to rising raw material and supply chain costs, which led to price increases across their category. Retailers and…
Retail tissue saw accelerated growth in Thailand in 2023 with a notable increase in retail volume terms. This was driven by evolving trends in family hygiene practices, particularly in rural areas where there has been a transition to using retail…
An ageing population supported continued healthy value and volume growth of Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence in Kazakhstan in 2023. However, with the economy under strain, coupled with the consumer group expanding, the government is considering…
During quarter one of 2023, Cambodia saw robust household consumption growth, attributed to a significant 1% drop in inflation compared to late 2022. This reduction bolstered consumers' purchasing power, lowering overall costs. With increased…
Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the economy and leading to high inflation. Inflation continued to be very high in 2023, though it did ease at the end of the year due to monetary tightening.…
Tissue and hygiene in Malaysia was being affected by inflationary pressures in 2023, notably so with regards to food inflation impacting consumers’ spending power. This is even noted in staples such as rice, placing extra pressure on consumers’…
Tissue and hygiene registered a slight increase in constant value sales in Pakistan in 2023. Inflation continued to be very high and was being driven by several factors, including international commodity prices, global supply disruptions, flood…
In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Sri Lanka faced challenges due to supply chain disruptions from import bans, prompting a shift towards local production. Consumer behaviour shifted towards affordable products amidst the recession, impacting businesses.…
Retail sales of tissue and hygiene in Taiwan registered accelerated growth in current value terms in 2023, when compared to the previous year. Prevailing Inflationary pressures were a key contributor this trend, as rising raw material and supply…
With the exception of nappies/diapers, most retail tissue and hygiene categories recorded growth in volume terms in 2023, including key categories such as menstrual care and toilet paper. Sales of most products experience solid demand in 2023 due to…
There was a significant fall in constant value sales in wipes in Kazakhstan in 2023. High inflation continue to impact profitability and also dampened volume sales. Only personal wipes registered any significant value sales and this was mainly baby…