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.
Large cooking appliances saw accelerated growth in retail volume terms in 2023, supported by better economic conditions, which prompted Indonesians to upgrade their kitchens with more modern and efficient cooking solutions. Manufacturers also focused…
Total demand for meat in Japan has remained fairly stable in 2023, supported by the ongoing recovery of foodservice sales, which is offsetting the decline in retail. Like many categories, foodservice volume sales of meat experienced significant…
The trend towards urbanisation helped to drive demand for microwaves in 2023, with the category showing significant growth over the previous year in retail volume terms. Modern families, especially in large cities, lead increasingly busy lives and…
Total volume of nuts in Japan are gradually rising in 2023, mainly driven by the rebound in foodservice demand. Foodservice volume sales had suffered throughout 2020 and 2021 with Japan following quasi-states of emergency and states of emergency.…
Malt-based hot drinks remained the dominant category in other hot drinks in 2023. Brands such as Ovaltine (AB Food & Beverages Thailand Ltd) and Milo (Nestlé (Thai) Ltd) are popular choices among parents who wish to give their children a nutritional…
Retail volume sales of personal care appliances witnessed significant growth in during the review period. This was reflective of a cultural shift, whereby an increasing number of Indonesians placed greater emphasis on their appearance. With most…
An authoritarian stance continues to curb civil liberties and public debt is dangerously elevated in Laos. Although falling, inflation remains very high and is negatively impacting the economy and consumption, whilst the low unemployment rate is…
Total volume sales of pulses in Japan continue to grow in 2023, albeit slowly, mainly driven by the further rebound of foodservice. Throughout 2020 and 2021, foodservice volume sales of pulses in Japan suffered, as several cities, such as Tokyo,…
Refrigeration appliances continued to see healthy growth in retail volume terms in 2023. This was fuelled by a number of factors, including a growing population, rising living standards, urbanisation and the busier lifestyles of urban consumers,…
The market for small cooking appliances in Indonesia continues to be dominated by two products, namely freestanding hobs and rice cookers. These products are considered essential by most consumers and as such, saw an increase in demand during the…
In 2023 off-trade volume sales of soft drinks saw solid growth due to the resumption of society in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the market faced a new set of challenges such as global inflation rates and fuel shortages, forcing…
In 2023, staple foods will see an improved performance in comparison with the previous year. In line with the full reopening of the economy and the resumption in tourism, demand has improved. Likewise, packaged food is becoming more popular in…
In 2023, Laos is facing a new set of economic challenges attributed to the global surge in fuel prices, the devaluation of the Lao Kip, and rising inflation. As of April 2023, inflation increased significantly, primarily driven by the devaluation of…
In 2023, staples in Sri Lanka witnessed a shift in consumer preferences. Baked goods like fresh bread and pastries have gained popularity as more prepare their meals at home. Health-conscious are consumers seeking diverse breakfast cereals.…
Total demand for starchy roots in Japan continues to improve in 2023, mainly driven by foodservice and retail channels. Like many categories of fresh food, foodservice volume sales of starchy roots experienced significant declines at the height of…
Total demand for sugar and sweeteners in Japan remains stable in 2023 compared to the previous year, with foodservice volume sales partially offsetting the decline in retail volume sales. Foodservice volume sales had suffered throughout 2020 and…
Tea is a substantially smaller category than coffee, with sales being particularly limited through the foodservice channel. Unlike coffee, some establishments do not even serve tea, with consumption through the on-trade often limited to specialist…
Vacuum cleaners saw a rapid surge in popularity in Indonesia during the review period, with this pattern continuing in 2023. Many middle- to upper-income urban consumers are recognising the convenience and effectiveness of using these products to…
Overall demand for vegetables in Japan continues to increase in 2023, mainly driven by the more impressive performance by foodservice. Like many other categories of fresh food, foodservice sales of vegetables in Japan suffered significant declines at…
This briefing examines how the textile and leather products industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of textile and leather products output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports,…
This analysis explores the trends in the business services industry, assessing its performance in major global economies. It covers essential data such as production metrics, market size, import and export figures, industry expenses, profitability…
This briefing examines how the forestry, wood and paper industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of forestry, wood and paper output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry…
The impact of climate change and rising temperatures in Thailand has had a significant impact on the demand for air conditioners in the country. As temperatures rise during the hot and humid months, the need for effective cooling solutions has become…
While coffee consumption is gradually shifting back to foodservice due to relaxed pandemic restrictions in Hong Kong, habit persistence ensures that demand through retail remains elevated. To combat this, foodservice brands are increasingly…
Sales of consumer appliances continued to see steady growth in retail volume terms in 2023 boosted by new property development and fewer concerns about COVID-19. The government’s economic stimulus programme also encouraged consumers to go shopping…
Dishwashers saw strong growth in retail volume terms in Thailand in 2023 with this dynamism being due to various factors, including the new technology that is driving consumers to seek modern appliances. Additionally, the popularity of small capacity…
Eggs are very popular in Vietnamese cuisine, and they appear in meals consumed by all consumer groups, regardless of their income level. Because of the low price per piece, which ensures that eggs remain more affordable than other fresh foods, and…
In 2023, inflation and a gloomy economy negatively impacted the growth of fresh food overall. However, the demand for fish and seafood still experienced a positive growth rate in both value and volume terms. This can be attributed to an increase in…
Food preparation appliances experienced slightly slower growth in retail volume terms in 2023 compared to the previous two years, which was mainly due to the economic slowdown and rising household debt. These economic challenges have significantly…
In 2023, inflation had a considerable impact on consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns, which affected the performance of the fresh food industry in Vietnam. Some categories, such as fruits and vegetables, felt the impact of inflation less than…
In 2023, the fruits category in Vietnam was adversely affected by inflation and an economic slowdown. Total volume sales of fruits saw slower growth than in the previous year. In the last year of the review period, Vietnamese consumers became more…
Sales of built-in home laundry appliances continued to decline in retail volume terms in 2023 due to the limited popularity of these products in the market. Built-in appliances cater to a niche market segment, primarily targeting affluent consumers…
The convenience of hot drinks for local consumers is becoming increasingly significant due to the penetration of the pod format in tea, malt-based and chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks. This format offers consumers the flexibility to experiment…
Sales of large cooking appliances continued to see steady growth in retail volume terms in 2023 with a slight improvement on the previous year. With the WHO declaring the pandemic to be over in early 2023 and with restrictions lifted this has led to…
In 2023, the meat category in Vietnam was negatively affected by inflation and an economic slowdown. Sales value and volume displayed slower growth than in the previous year. In this year, Vietnamese consumers were more focused on saving money and…
Microwaves continued to see healthy growth in retail volume terms in 2023, even recording an improvement on the growth seen in the previous two years. One of the significant factors driving this demand is the shift in eating habits towards consuming…
In 2023, nuts recorded a significant rate of volume growth, particularly in the foodservice sector, driven by the increasing number of tourists visiting Vietnam. The impact of inflation and a sluggish economy led to changes in people's spending…
The convenience factor in other hot drinks is becoming increasingly evident, with the emergence of pods in the local market. Brands such as Horlicks, Maltesers, Nescafé Dolce Gusto, and PODiSTA are offering malt-based and chocolate-based flavoured…
During the review period, Korean beauty products, techniques, and styles have captured the attention of consumers worldwide including within Thailand, with this inspiring a new approach to personal care and grooming. One of the prominent aspects of…
Although peas and other pulses have a presence in Vietnam, availability is low and sales are still very small. The use of peas and other pulses is limited to a few dishes, and these products do not have wide consumer awareness. By contrast, beans are…
There is a noteworthy emergence of a niche market consisting of high-income customers who own modern homes and view refrigeration appliances as a fusion of functionality and home decoration. High-income customers, who can afford to invest in modern…
Small cooking appliances continued to see steady growth in retail volume terms in 2023, primarily driven by behavioural changes that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The global health crisis forced people to adapt to a new normal, and one of…
In 2023, an increased awareness of the importance of health and wellness contributed to the rise in demand for starchy roots in Vietnam. The nutritional advantages of eating these foods, such as high-quality carbs, dietary fibre, and crucial…
In 2023, amidst challenging economic conditions, there was a noticeable decrease in local consumers dining out compared to the pre-COVID-19 era. However, the sugar and sweeteners industry experienced a healthy increase in volume sales, particularly…
Despite the traditional nature of tea, it is continuing to constantly evolve to maintain consumer demands. Tea Château’s unconventional tea capsules have been well-received, with the brand launching new flavours throughout the year. In addition to…
Sales of vacuum cleaners in Thailand continued to experience strong growth in retail volume terms in 2023 driven by various factors that reflect the changing lifestyles and priorities of the local population. Rapid technological advancements, coupled…
The vegetables category experienced positive growth in Vietnam in 2023, particularly in the institutional and foodservice sectors. With a 100% vaccination rate amongst children by the end of 2022, more parents were allowing their children to stay in…
Asian speciality drinks showed improved results in off- and on-trade volume sales terms in 2023, largely thanks to the easing of the pandemic and the ending of associated restrictions. With concerns surrounding COVID-19 having reinforced the…
The increasing tendency of Taiwanese consumers to favour healthier soft drinks ensured bottled water recorded another solid performance in off-trade volume growth terms in 2023. Carbonated bottled water was the most dynamic of the main categories in…
Carbonates in smaller pack sizes of 200-350ml gained ground in off- and on-trade channels in Taiwan in 2023. This was partly due to rising health-consciousness among the population, in that concerns about the sugar content of these soft drinks led…