Asia Pacific

Mass skin care in Malaysia posted strong growth in 2023, with current value sales rising at a robust rate. Development and innovation were often centred around breakthrough ingredients claimed to provide superior efficacy, such as glutathione,…

Following the slump caused by pandemic restrictions, men's grooming in Kazakhstan has witnessed a strong comeback in 2023. The return to social and professional life has fuelled a renewed interest in personal appearance. Men are increasingly…

Men’s grooming in Malaysia registered strong growth in current value terms in 2023, with volume sales also on the up. This was driven in large part the greater attention men are paying to their appearance and overall wellbeing, particularly in the…

Oral care in Kazakhstan in 2023 presented a mixed picture, marked by supply chain disruptions and a growing consumer shift towards premium products. Despite experiencing overall value growth in 2023, oral care faced challenges due to interruptions in…

Oral care in Malaysia continued to see growth and development in 2023. Value growth was in part driven by the preventive health trend and in part by premiumisation. Malaysians continued to maintain basic personal hygiene routines, supporting further…

Clubs of bird enthusiasts are leading a campaign to remove the Red-whiskered Bulbul from the list of protected wildlife in Thailand. Launched in October 2023, the movement gained substantial momentum up until 20 December 2023, garnering over 100,000…

In 2023, other pet food saw notable retail volume and current value declines in the Philippines, with falling sales across bird food, fish food, and small mammal/reptile food, which can be attributed to inflation and rising prices. In 2024, sales of…

Pet care in Thailand continues to experience solid growth, albeit against a backdrop of inflationary pressures that is contributing to an ongoing increase in retail prices. As consumer trends evolve towards treating pets as cherished family members,…

In 2023, pet care in the Philippines saw a notable slowdown in retail current value growth, indicating a loss of momentum compared with previous years, when the pandemic drove an increase in pet ownership. The slowdown in this year was mainly…

Value sales of pet products in Thailand continue to rise, in line with the general adoption of different pets in the country. There is also a societal shift in Thailand, with an increasing number of local consumers choosing to remain single rather…

In 2023, in addition to driving up the prices of pet food, inflation also drove up prices for pet products in the Philippines, due to rising manufacturing and distribution costs. This put a strain on pet owners’ budgets. Therefore, although retail…

Premium beauty and personal care market in Kazakhstan experienced a significant resurgence in 2023, fuelled by a confluence of economic and consumer behaviour trends. Geopolitical shifts on the world stage have resulted in an influx of investments…

Premium beauty and personal care continued to flourish in Malaysia in 2023, with the fuller return to in-person and the increase in inbound tourism helping to fuel growth. Premium skin care was one of the top performers as sales rose rapidly, thanks…

While skin care in Kazakhstan saw moderate sales volume growth in 2023, its full potential was hampered by supply chain disruptions and raw material shortages. These challenges forced some consumers to switch from premium to more affordable brands,…

Anti-agers continued to thrive in Malaysia in 2023, driving overall growth and development for skin care and leading growth within the category in both volume and current value terms. Anti-agers benefits from regular and frequent new and innovative…

In 2023, sun care recorded another year of solid growth in volume and current value terms. Baby and child-specific sun care was a key area of growth reflecting the positive birth rates in 2020 and parent’s increasing attention to the quality of sun…

Sun care turned in a positive performance in Malaysia in 2023, with strong sales seen in volume and current value terms, driving mainly by growth in sun protection which was boosted by the boom in inbound tourism. Mass sun protection products from…

Despite a declining birth rate, baby and child-specific products in Indonesia saw healthy growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. This stemmed partly from improved economic conditions, which translated into a…

The demand for baby toiletries, encompassing shampoos, soaps, and lotions, experienced a notable surge in both retail volume and value sales in Pakistan in 2023. This growth trajectory was propelled by an augmented consumer consciousness regarding…

The market for bath and shower products in Indonesia saw relatively modest growth in current value terms in 2023. Compared to other areas of beauty and personal care, the category is relatively mature, with limited scope for increased usage. Many of…