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.
The global energy crisis has had far-reaching implications for consumers, businesses and entire economies, highlighting the importance of the global energy transition and boosting energy efficiency, while creating opportunities for innovation and…
The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…
The world is rapidly evolving due economic, political, geographic and climate changes. This is contributing to a change in consumer’s habit and behaviour as they try to keep pace with these newer developments. Deeper understanding of these changes…
It is important to understand how urbanisation is being driven in emerging markets, and how new suburban developments are occurring in developed markets, what changes in household types and sizes will occur, and how the modern home will evolve,…
Due to changing global demographics and unfolding financial and environmental concerns, consumption patterns have been evolving over the recent years, accelerating the shift towards more budget-conscious and eco-aware shopping. As changing consumer…
After decades of low inflation, economies, companies and consumers worldwide struggle to cope with the surging cost-of-living crisis. While the costs are proliferating, the expansion in remuneration is slow. This squeeze on living standards leads to…
Nappies/diapers/pants continued to report strong growth in current value and retail volume terms in 2023 backed by rising income levels, urbanisation and a rapidly expanding distribution reach. This growth was also attributed to the increased…
Sales in nappies/diapers/pants in Uzbekistan continued to be supported by demographic factors in 2023, with healthy birth rates noted. As seen in menstrual care, nappies/diapers/pants is also on an upwards trajectory in the country, as consumer…
Retail sales of nappies/diapers/pants in the Philippines saw positive growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. However, this was attributable to a large extent to inflationary pressures, as manufacturers,…
Thailand’s declining birth rate negatively impacting the demand for nappies/diapers, which continued to report declining sales in retail volume terms in 2023. Consumers in Thailand are choosing to start a family later with more women focusing on…