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.
Mass beauty and personal care in Thailand recorded strong double-digit growth in 2023 in current value terms, with rises seen across all segments. Modern consumers are becoming more careful in choosing skin care products in line with health and…
In 2023, mass beauty and personal care products in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, with lip and foundation products being best sellers. Following the removal of COVID-19 masks, consumers have been investing in lip products again,…
Although growth slowed from the previous year, mass beauty and personal care maintained solid current value growth in South Korea in 2023. Mass colour cosmetics and general purpose body care were amongst the categories that saw healthy growth. Mass…
In Singapore, mass beauty and personal care experienced growth in 2023, with solid performances observed across various product categories. With consumers adopting a more conscientious approach to their expenditure and seeking value-driven options,…
The preference for affordable and essential beauty and personal care products remained prominent amidst economic uncertainties in Pakistan in 2023. Basic categories like hair care, oral care, and bath products witnessed steady growth as consumers…
Mass skin care in Malaysia posted strong growth in 2023, with current value sales rising at a robust rate. Development and innovation were often centred around breakthrough ingredients claimed to provide superior efficacy, such as glutathione,…
Mass beauty and personal care in Kazakhstan underwent a transformation in 2023, driven by evolving consumer preferences and a dynamic market landscape. While established international players like L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, and Mary Kay retain significant…
Mass beauty and personal care maintained current value growth in Japan in 2023. However, while most categories in mass beauty and personal care in Japan increased in value terms as a result of the end of the pandemic, mass bath and shower continued…
Mass beauty and personal care products continued to outsell their premium counterparts in Indonesia in 2023. These products remain the most affordable option for the majority of the population, many of whom do not have the financial resources to…
The beauty and personal care industry in India continues to be dominated by mass products, as a large part of the consumer base in India is price-sensitive due to limited household incomes. Furthermore, as per Euromonitor’s Economies and Consumers…
In 2023, strong current value growth for mass beauty and personal care in Hong Kong was driven by the resumption of tourist expenditure. As international tourists return, there is renewed demand for beauty and personal care products, boosting sales…
After a year of notable decline in 2022, mass beauty and personal care returned to low current value growth in China in 2023, although sales were unable to reach the 2021 level. The largest category in the mass segment remained mass skin care. For…
Mass beauty and personal care still accounted for significantly more value sales than premium in Azerbaijan in 2023. However, its current value growth was lower. That being said, there was growth. Mass beauty and personal products are continually…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in the Philippines rose by 16% in 2023 in current terms to stand at PHP340.4 billion. The revival of shopping in person and the resurgence of travel and tourism presented favourable opportunities for consumers to…
In 2023, luxury goods in Thailand continued to see an impressive recovery from the declines it recorded during the pandemic. This resurgence can be attributed to both the increase in spending among local consumers as well as the return of…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in Taiwan grew by 9% in 2023 in current terms to amount to TWD502.9 billion. Development was still widely defined by a return to more normal consumer behaviour in terms of working, shopping, and spending on luxury…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in South Korea rose by 18% in 2023 in current terms, to stand at KRW50.7 trillion. A combination of consumer indulgence, the release of pent-up demand, and the resumption of key activities, including travelling,…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in Singapore increased by 11% in 2023 in current terms, to total SGD12.4 billion. Development was still widely defined by recovery and a return to more normal consumer behaviour in terms of working, shopping,…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in Malaysia are set to rise by 15% in 2023 in current terms to amount to MYR31.0 billion. A combination of a renewed desire for indulgence, pent-up demand, and the resumption of key activities, including travelling,…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in Japan grew by 4% in 2023 in current terms, to amount to JPY5.3 trillion. There was a clear focus on recovery post-lockdown, with luxury shoppers keen to indulge in activities that may have been off-limits during…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in Indonesia grew by 11% in 2023 in current terms to amount to IDR36.3 trillion. Retail value sales in the luxury goods market in Indonesia in 2023 rose at a faster rate than the CAGR seen over the review period as…
Retail sales of luxury goods in India increased by 3% in current value terms to reach INR553.8 billion in 2023. The post-lockdown period saw a focus on recovery and a revival of normal consumer behaviour, encompassing working, shopping, the…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in Hong Kong rose by 12% in 2023 in current terms, to amount to HKD124.7 billion, exceeding the pre-pandemic level of sales. The revival of shopping in person, socialising, and the resurgence of travel and tourism…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in China grew by 6% in 2023 in current terms, to stand at CNY3 trillion. Growth in sales was fuelled by several factors during the post-lockdown period. One significant driver was a desire amongst affluent consumers…
Following the event of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of Vietnamese people who are prioritising their health, actively seeking ways to reduce stress, and taking care of their mental wellbeing. Recognising…
Hotels in the Philippines continued to bounce back in 2023, with the number of room nights being close to pre-pandemic levels. The sector suffered during the pandemic, due to mobility restrictions, with resulted in some hotels closing for business on…
Lodging in Thailand continued to bounce back in 2023, with the number of room nights in hotels exceeding pre-pandemic levels. This buoyancy of demand allowed certain hotels to raise their room prices, as they were confident about attracting more…
Hotels in Taiwan continued to bounce back in 2023, although the number of room nights remained below pre-pandemic levels. The sector suffered during the pandemic, due to mobility restrictions, with resulted in some hotels closing, or becoming…
As in previous years, an increasing number of hotels new to South Korea are emerging. Among them, some are international brands, some are the expansion of established brands, while others are domestic names.
In 2023, the average daily room rate in Singapore, across different hotel tiers, continued to reach an all-time high due to two major reasons, namely the labour shortage and increased demand from Chinese tourists. Singapore was no exception to the…
As with the other travel categories, lodging’s recovery has also been boosted by the re-opening of international borders and a significant increase in tourism flows in 2023. Before this, lodging was mainly relying on domestic travellers which led to…
During COVID-19, lodging in Japan suffered greatly due to various travel restrictions, leading many outlets to close temporarily, or even some to close altogether. However, in 2023, when travel restrictions were lifted completely early in the year,…
In 2023, the hotel occupancy rate has again shown an increase, although it has not yet recovered to the figure seen in 2019, immediately before the outbreak of COVID-19. However, several cities in Central Java, such as Solo City, have recorded…
Mid-market and budget hotels continue to account for a large share of sales, together expected to account for a 41% share of value sales in overall hotels in India in 2023, on the back of healthy double-digit growth in domestic leisure trips. The…
Hotels is set to see full recovery to the 2019 level of retail value sales in 2023. The return of mainland China tourists after the border reopening has greatly contributed to the recovery of hotels, and thus lodging. However, there has been uneven…
Mid-market hotels continue to gain share as consumers trade up in terms of spending on accommodation, such as moving away from unrated or budget to mid-market options. This is being driven by increasing awareness of health and safety accelerated by…
Limited-service restaurants in Vietnam experienced positive growth in current value terms in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than the previous year. This was attributable to the elevated rate of inflation, which impacted household spending. With prices…
Limited-service restaurants managed to sustain a strong performance in current value terms in 2023, although the rate of growth was slower than the previous year. This was a result of the normalisation of behaviour in the aftermath of the pandemic,…
Limited-service restaurants in Thailand experienced buoyant growth in current value terms in 2023, with current value sales exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Growth was driven largely by the revival of inbound tourism, following the lifting of all…
Within limited-service restaurants in Taiwan, McDonald's collaborated with the famous Japanese manga series Dragon Ball, featuring its illustrations on exclusive packaging, meals and trading cards for fans to collect. This iconic anime successfully…
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…