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.
Staple foods saw high retail current value growth in India in 2023, on the back of favourable macroeconomic factors and changing consumer preferences regarding food choices. Favourable macroeconomic factors such as high GDP growth and rising median…
There was another year of positive growth in off-trade volume sales of soft drinks in Asia Pacific in 2023, as well as another year of recovery in the on-trade channel. Bottled water continues to be the dominant product in the region’s soft drinks…
Foodservice volume sales of coffee are set to record high single-digit growth in China in 2023. This is mainly due to the complete resumption of foodservice operations in China, as the stringent zero-COVID policy came to an end in late 2022. In…
Hot drinks is expected to maintain solid retail current value growth in China in 2023, with increases across all categories. In addition, total volume consumption of hot drinks is set to continue to rise, registering low single-digit growth, with…
Population growth will be driven by positive natural change, as net migration continues to decline. Rising life expectancy will drive ongoing ageing, with 65+ citizens impacting consumer trends. As women increasingly focus on economic opportunities…
Along with solid retail and foodservice volume growth, other hot drinks is expected to register low single-digit retail current value growth in China in 2023. However, the largest category, other plant-based hot drinks, is set to be the only one to…
Tea is set to register mid single-digit retail current value growth in China in 2023, along with slower retail volume growth, with foodservice volumes also expected to continue to rebound. Actual retail value growth is mainly attributable to black…
From 2021-2040, population growth in India will be driven by positive natural change, despite the falling birth rate. While ageing will accelerate and impact consumer trends, the country will continue to have a relatively young median age. While…
Generation Z, comprising one-fifth of the global population, is poised to wield significant consumer influence. However, their polarized behaviours toward social activism, technology, and spending present challenges for businesses. This report…
Population growth in Sri Lanka from 2021-2040 will be the result of rising life expectancy and positive natural change. Ageing will continue, with the population above 65 rising, while under 14s decline. Despite population growth, negative net…
Air care experienced positive retail volume and current value growth in India in 2023, driven by factors such as greater consumer awareness, increasing urbanisation, and improved distribution channels. The growing trend towards self-care and wellness…
Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene maintained dynamic current value growth in Japan in 2023. Inbound tourism was one of the major economic boosters in Japan until COVID-19 hit the country from early 2020. It was a disaster for most industries…
The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions marked the resurgence of outdoor activities and travel among local consumers, igniting a renewed demand for bags and luggage in Hong Kong. After a hiatus of 2-3 years since the pandemic outbreak in 2020, many…
In 2023, dishwashing saw modest current value growth in India, primarily driven by rising volumes, as input costs for dishwashing products started to stabilise. Following the slump in the prices of palm oil and other raw materials, several major…
This briefing provides a global perspective of the key trends occurring in cities over 2018 -2023. It goes on to provide forecast data and insights for cities over 2024-2040, covering areas such as the economic, population and consumer spending…
In 2023, retail current value growth across most home care categories was lower in India than in the previous year, on account of softening inflation, but remained robust, as consumption in rural markets picked up, and the resumption of out-of-home…
In 2023, sales of home insecticides continued to rise in retail current value terms, due to factors such as changing consumer preferences and weather conditions. Consumers have increasingly been trading up from cheaper variants, such as insecticide…
The lifting of pandemic restrictions sparked a resurgence in foot traffic in commercial districts in the city, leading to a significant increase in demand for jewellery in Hong Kong. After a freeze of 2-3 years since the outbreak of the pandemic in…
Laundry care experienced growth in both retail volume and current value terms in India in 2023, on account of factors such as greater consumer mobility and the stabilisation of prices. Increased mobility fuelled higher demand for laundry care…
Volume sales of menstrual care products fell faster than the decline in the female population aged 12-54 in Japan in 2023, according to Euromonitor’s Consumers data. One reason was price increases. Inflation was seen globally after the pandemic,…