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.
In alignment with the trends observed in 2022, the majority of limited-service restaurants (LSRs) witnessed a surge in menu prices during 2023, which was attributed to the repercussions of escalating raw materials costs and labour expenses. In 2023,…
Post-pandemic, limited-service restaurants in Singapore have witnessed significant shifts in both on-site and off-site ordering methods, driven by shifting consumer preferences, safety concerns, and technological advancements. To prioritise safety…
The Israel-Hamas War had an impact on limited-service restaurants in Malaysia from October 2023. In the majority Muslim country of Malaysia, the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War led to a series of boycotting events aimed at multinational chains such…
Limited-service restaurants continued to see a positive current value performance in 2023, mainly driven by unit price increases. Although some companies had already implemented price increases in 2022, it became inevitable that they would raise…
Limited-service restaurants in Indonesia saw an impressive performance in 2023, with current value sales exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Growth was boosted by an increase in mobility, including the return of Indonesians to their physical offices, as…
Limited-service restaurants in India maintained double-digit current value growth in 2023, with outlet numbers also continuing to rise. However, slower growth was seen in 2023 than in the previous two years, partly because the channel had already…
In 2023, limited-service restaurants in Hong Kong saw stronger current value growth than in the previous year, along with rises in outlet numbers and transaction volumes. The year 2023 brought some respite to businesses in limited-service restaurants…
In 2023, limited-service restaurants in China saw a robust recovery in terms of both value sales and volume transactions, benefiting from the relatively low base of 2022, when consumer foodservice establishments were considerably impacted by…
Laundry care saw further growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023. Two-in-one formulas, which combined the functions of both laundry detergents and fabric softeners, became increasingly popular, in keeping with a rising consumer…
Laundry care in Uzbekistan encountered notable developments in 2023, marked by a juxtaposition of growth and hurdles. On one hand, the product area experienced an upward trajectory, propelled by the expanding population and rising demand for laundry…