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.
Higher disposable incomes and rapid urbanisation helped drive sales of tissue and hygiene in Vietnam during 2022-2023 with growth being seen in both value and volume terms. Vietnam's GDP was forecasted surpass 5% in 2023, while the inflation rate…
High unit prices continued in tissue and hygiene in Uzbekistan in 2023, driven by ongoing geopolitical issues. Disruptions had been easing in the post-pandemic landscape, however, the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war created a new set of challenges.…
Tissue and hygiene in the Philippines registered a positive performance in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Growth was supported by improved economic conditions and an increase in consumer mobility, as the…
With the exception of nappies/diapers, most retail tissue and hygiene categories recorded growth in volume terms in 2023, including key categories such as menstrual care and toilet paper. Sales of most products experience solid demand in 2023 due to…
Retail sales of tissue and hygiene in Taiwan registered accelerated growth in current value terms in 2023, when compared to the previous year. Prevailing Inflationary pressures were a key contributor this trend, as rising raw material and supply…
In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Sri Lanka faced challenges due to supply chain disruptions from import bans, prompting a shift towards local production. Consumer behaviour shifted towards affordable products amidst the recession, impacting businesses.…
Tissue and hygiene navigated a complex landscape in South Korea in 2023, shaped by key macro variables. Inflation, which was a global phenomenon, strongly impacted the industry. Rising raw materials costs squeezed profit margins and forced…
The post-pandemic shift in consumer priorities has redefined the tissue and hygiene landscape in Singapore. In 2023, this new picture depicted consumers’ higher selectivity towards the improvement of hygiene, compared to a general increase in the…
Tissue and hygiene registered a slight increase in constant value sales in Pakistan in 2023. Inflation continued to be very high and was being driven by several factors, including international commodity prices, global supply disruptions, flood…
Tissue and hygiene in Myanmar posted strong retail volume growth in 2023, supported by population growth and urbanisation, despite higher prices. The consumer base mainly consists of middle- and high-income consumers. However, households remained…