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.
Aggressive inflation has reduced consumer purchasing power in 2023, prompting shifts on the demand and supply side. Consumers are opting for more affordable snack options and are seeking substitutes for higher-priced products. To address this trend,…
The sugar confectionery category experienced similar problems to chocolate confectionery in 2022, as a key ingredient used in the production of these products is sugar, which was in short supply due to export restrictions from Russia. As a result,…
Sugar confectionery is immensely popular among kids in Pakistan as it constitutes an affordable treat. Children mainly purchase sweets from neighbourhood shops with their pocket money and hence are quite price-sensitive. In 2023, with inflation…
The sweet biscuits category is showing a healthy increase in sales in 2023. Kazakhstan is a country where there are many children in families, and partly as a result, historically, the population has consumed a lot of sweets. However, as…
In Pakistan, biscuits are commonly consumed at tea time with plain biscuits one of the most popular options. Indeed, tea with biscuits is a cherished tradition for many consumers. During this tea time ritual, biscuits are often seen as a luxurious…
Consumer demand for chocolate confectionery has stabilised in 2023, with consumption shifting from bulk purchases in supermarkets to impulse small packs in convenience stores. Overall, volume sales of chocolate confectionery are nearing pre-COVID…
Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. By going beyond typical demographic-based segmentation, such as age or gender, and grouping consumers based on shared traits and…
Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. By going beyond typical demographic-based segmentation, such as age or gender, and grouping consumers based on shared traits and…
Gum sales have been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic since the third quarter of 2022. During this period, consumers started venturing out of their homes and returning to their normal daily activities. In December 2022, the Taiwanese government…
Ice cream is seeing a noticeable slowdown in retail volume and current value sales in 2023, with sales normalising in foodservice following a strong year in 2022. Although single-portion ice cream sold in convenience stores has experienced a full…
Nagoya and Tokyo stand as Japan’s most thriving economic hubs. Tokyo, in particular, exhibits the highest potential for future economic expansion and the largest pool of wealthy households, while Nagoya and Hiroshima lead in terms of internet…
Similar to other snack categories, the demand for savoury snacks, especially chips and puffed biscuits, continued to grow in 2022 due to home seclusion. As the country emerged from the pandemic, consumption shifted from larger or multi-pack options…
In 2023, consumer lifestyles began to return to normality after the COVID-19 pandemic, with the prevalence of home snacking consumption decreasing. Regular outings and social occasions led to a shift back to impulse snacking when on-the-go. This was…
In 2023, medicated confectionery and mints are seeing a further recovery in retail volume sales, with current value sales moving closer to pre-pandemic levels. As the mask mandate was lifted inside and outside, consumers are increasingly returning to…
The trend towards consuming snacks at home is continuing post-pandemic, with sweet biscuits benefitting more than savoury crackers and potato chips. Taiwanese consumers have developed a stronger craving for sweetness and find comfort in sweet snacks,…
The Baku in Azerbaijan report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Ganja in Azerbaijan report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Savannakhet in Laos report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Vientiane in Laos report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
Traditionally, cats were not popular as pets in India, with a typically poor image, and unfavourable qualities associated with them. However, there has been a change in the perception of cats, along with the growing influence of digital media.…