Asia Pacific

In 2023, men's grooming in Uzbekistan underwent significant development, albeit from a relatively low base. This growth reflects a notable increase in consumer interest and activity within the product area. One significant factor contributing to this…

Men’s grooming in the Philippines saw healthy performance in 2023 in retail volume terms. Sales were boosted by the return of in-person working, alongside an increase in socialisation, which had an especially positive impact on products such as men’s…

2023 saw more Thai male consumers actively seeking out for-men products and putting more time into researching ingredients and benefits. Brands responded by striving to extend their portfolios to include male-specific variants as local men demanded…

In 2023, men’s grooming products in Taiwan registered positive retail value, with volume sales driven by fragrances and skin care. Korean and Japanese trends increasingly impact beauty and grooming preferences. Korean male celebrities usually have…

Men’s grooming maintained solid current value growth in South Korea in 2023. However, sales of premium men’s deodorants and premium men’s hair care products continued to be negligible, primarily because demand remains within the mass segment in these…

Men’s grooming saw stable solid current value growth in Singapore in 2023, driven by a shifting cultural landscape where men are placing greater importance on their physical appearance. As societal norms evolve and perceptions of masculinity change,…

In 2023, men’s grooming in Pakistan experienced a modest increase in both volume and value sales, primarily driven by the growing demand for men’s fragrances. As societal activities resumed post-pandemic lockdowns, men displayed a heightened interest…

Men’s grooming in Malaysia registered strong growth in current value terms in 2023, with volume sales also on the up. This was driven in large part the greater attention men are paying to their appearance and overall wellbeing, particularly in the…

Following the slump caused by pandemic restrictions, men's grooming in Kazakhstan has witnessed a strong comeback in 2023. The return to social and professional life has fuelled a renewed interest in personal appearance. Men are increasingly…

Men’s grooming continued to see current value growth in Japan in 2023, thanks to rising awareness of beauty and personal care amongst men, and the associated increase of brands and products in the space, which activated sales. Increasing awareness of…

Men’s grooming in Indonesia continued to see healthy growth in current value terms in 2023. Sales were boosted by the return of in-person working, alongside an increase in socialisation, which had an especially positive impact on products such as…

Men’s grooming in India has experienced inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions, impacting the availability and pricing of key commodities, particularly in men’s shaving. These challenges have been influenced by various factors, including…

In 2023, men’s skin care and fragrances were among the key growth drivers of men’s grooming in Hong Kong. The male population in Hong Kong is becoming increasingly conscious of appearance, leading to a surge in demand for men's grooming. Male…

After a year of notable current value decline in 2022, men’s grooming saw only low growth in China in 2023, with sales remaining well below the 2021 level. Men’s fragrances saw the strongest growth from a low base, while due to the stable demand for…

Men’s grooming registered moderate constant value and volume growth in Azerbaijan in 2023. While inflation was still an issue, it eased somewhat, particularly later in the year. In addition, any supply disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine were…

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…

As the pandemic and its impact on lifestyles continued to recede 2023, with local consumers resuming pre-coronavirus patterns and habits, meat consumption rose considerably, with beef benefitting from increased consumer spending on dining out and the…

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…

Meat is expected to maintain solid total volume growth in India in 2023. Amongst all the meats that are available in the Indian market, poultry is the most popular type, due to widespread consumer acceptance, availability across all different areas…

In 2023, both the retail unit price and retail volume sales of meat have been experiencing declines in China. The primary reason for the decrease in retail volumes is the gradual return to normalcy in consumers' lives. The cancellation of China’s…

Flexible plastic is the dominant pack type in meals and soups packaging in Vietnam due to its versatility, cost-effectiveness and convenience. Flexible plastic is the only packaging format used in dried ready meals, which is, by some way, the biggest…

In a humid tropical climate like the Philippines, where moisture and temperature fluctuations can degrade food quality, maintaining product freshness is of paramount importance. Aluminium/plastic pouches and folding cartons are popular packaging…

Although the pandemic put a temporary halt to the process in 2020 and 2021, dried ready meals have been gaining popularity in Thailand due to the country’s increasingly fast-paced lifestyles and ongoing urbanisation. As more people work long hours…

Total meals and soups packaging volumes continued to see a dramatic rise in 2023. Flexible plastic was the leading pack type in meals and soups packaging in South Korea in 2023, used across most categories, as this offers functionality, convenience,…

Following a surge in demand in 2020, driven by pandemic-induced home seclusion, meals and soups packaging recorded a second consecutive year of retail unit volume decline in 2022 to sit below 2019 levels. Meals and soups packaging in Singapore is…

While metal food cans remained the most significant pack type in unit volume terms in 2023, folding cartons, the second most widely used packaging format, continued to gain share in overall meals and soups in this year. Folding cartons are used for a…

Total meals and soups packaging volumes declined in 2023. Although flexible plastic packaging also saw falling sales, the decline was below the average for meals and soups, and it continued to account for the highest share of packaging volumes in…

The growth of meals and soups packaging in Indonesia is being driven by rapid urbanisation and evolving lifestyles, leading to increased demand for convenient food options as individuals have less time for cooking meals from scratch. Rising…

Total meals and soups packaging volumes maintained dynamic growth in 2023, as increasingly time-strapped Indian consumers with busy lifestyles drove demand for meals and soups, boosting packaging unit volumes of the main pack types in the category –…

Flexible plastic is the leading pack type in meals and soups packaging in Hong Kong. This can be attributed to several factors, with convenience playing a significant role. Flexible plastic packaging offers ease of use, storage and portability,…

Flexible plastic is the most widely used pack type in meals and soups packaging in China. This is due to this packaging type being lightweight and durable, making it easy to transport and store, which is particularly important for busy urban…

Ready meals is seeing healthy retail sales in both volume and value terms. Overall, sales are being driven by consumers’ demand for convenience, as people have returned to their busy lifestyles – especially so in the large cities – whereby they have…

In 2023, the meals and soups category showed sales growth in volume and value terms, spurred by the return to normal lifestyles post-pandemic and the return of employees to the workplace. The general increase in the number of working women in…

The performance of meals and soups is being supported by consumers’ return to busy lifestyles, thus leading to a higher demand for convenience. Indeed, at the end of a busy workday, people seek easy, quick, and convenient ways to prepare their meals…

Meals and soups benefit from consumers’ return to busy out-of-home lifestyles in the post-pandemic landscape – particularly so in the large cities. Such options provide convenience to consumers who are seeking quick and easy meals. Added to which,…

The resurgence of travel and dining out in 2023, following the post-COVID-19 era, has redirected consumption from off-trade to on-trade channels in Taiwan. With increased time spent on travel and dining at restaurants, there has been a noticeable…

Category players are customising their products to cater for various formats demanded by consumers sensitive to new lifestyle trends, such as South Korea's millennials and Generation Z, to maximise convenience. For instance, one of the habits among…

Retail demand for ready meals has improved in 2023 following several years of decline in Singapore, as local consumers are attempting to adjust to spending increasing time outside of the home. Therefore, demand is being driven by convenience factors.…

With the increasing pace of life in urban areas, consumers, including a significant population of working women, are seeking meal and soup options that can be prepared quickly and with minimal effort. Products that offer easy preparation, such as…

Around the world, a rising number of consumers are looking to cut down on their consumption of meat due to concerns about health, the environment and animal welfare, and manufacturers are increasingly targeting this trend with new product…

Ready meals is recording further double-digit value growth in 2023, driven by an increase in the price of raw materials and logistics; however, growth is more moderate than it was in 2022. Retail volume sales are also growing steadily as consumption…

In May 2023, COVID-19 was reclassified as a class 5 infectious disease, which is the same level as influenza. The restrictions on group activities that had been in place since the first pandemic in February 2020 were therefore finally relaxed in…

The meals and soup category experienced another year of positive growth in 2023, both in total volume and value terms. Ready meals was a key contributor to the category’s development during the year, specifically frozen ready meals. The growing urban…

The per capita consumption of ready meals in India in 2023 remained fairly low compared to the average in Asia Pacific. This modest figure can be attributed to limited market penetration and association of limited consumption occasions. Ready meals…

Since late 2022, the desire to travel has been seen amongst consumers in Hong Kong, due to the broader reopening of the country, with Japan emerging as a key destination. The revenge travel observed in 2023 has led to a significant reduction in the…

Meals and soups is set to see a noticeable slowdown in its retail current value growth rate in 2023 compared with 2022, and is expected to turn to retail volume decline. The primary reason for this is the removal of the zero-COVID policy, which has…

In 2023, the ready meals category is showing growth in both retail volume and current value terms, mirroring the trends seen in the broader meals and soups category. Demand patterns are returning to normal cycles as employees embrace everyday life…

Mass beauty and personal care saw strong current value growth in Vietnam in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by the segment’s capacity to accommodate a wide demographic through accessible pricing and a diverse product range. During the year,…

Economic instability and geopolitical turbulence eroded the purchasing power of Uzbekistan's population in 2023, leading to a notable shift towards mass beauty and personal care over premium alternatives. Escalating prices coupled with stagnant…

Mass beauty and personal care products continued to outsell their premium counterparts in the Philippines in 2023. These products remained the most affordable option for the majority of the population, many of whom did not have the resources to…