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.
India has a relatively stable political environment, but discrimination of minority groups is on the rise and the country has weak state finances. Economic development has outpaced peers and prospects for international trade are positive, although…
China’s increasing influence on Hong Kong’s political scene continues to undermine democracy. The economy is expected to recover well and inflation is under control, but the currency’s peg to the US dollar is leading to higher borrowing costs.…
The US’s large military presence on Guam makes the territory a target for attacks by nations looking to lower US power in Asia Pacific. Guam is highly reliant on US federal funding, exposing the territory to changes in US military spending. Tourism…
French Polynesia receives considerable support from France. Nevertheless, pro-independence party won elections in 2023, which has the potential for increased tensions between French Polynesia and France. Rebounding tuourism may support post-pandemic…
Fiji has fallen among ‘mostly unfree’ for economic freedom, with persisting political uncertainty and worsening fiscal health. Nevertheless, over the near future, economic growth should be relatively strong as tourism rebounds. Consumer expenditure…
Economic freedom is negatively impacted by authoritarianism in China, with the state becoming increasingly repressive. The zero-COVID-19 policy has adversely affected the economy, but removal of restrictions could result in strong short-term…
Although state finances remain sustainable, the ruling party’s grip on power is eroding democracy and freedoms, whilst corruption remains a key problem. Economic growth continues to be robust, but external sector weakness exists and dependence on…
Brunei Darussalam enjoys political stability and low levels of corruption. However, civil liberties are impinged upon by autocratic rule. With huge reliance on hydrocarbons, the economy is prone to various risks. An ageing populace could exert…
Although Bhutan has solid rankings for peace and terrorism, a lack of trade freedom is inhibiting economic freedom. Owing to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its effect on tourism, the economy is likely to struggle in the short term, although…
Although public debt is contained, Bangladesh has major challenges for economic freedom and corruption remains endemic. The economy has performed strongly, but inflation is rising as a result of political instability and reliance on textiles is…
Azerbaijan’s authoritarian tendencies undermine democracy, whilst tensions with neighbours are increasing. Maintenance in the oil sector adversely affected the economy and the sector’s dominance continues to result in limited export diversification.…
Armenia's economic freedom ranking has declined to 'moderately free,' marked by persistent corruption and ongoing high tensions with neighboring Azerbaijan. Despite these challenges, economic growth is projected to remain robust in 2023, surpassing…
American Samoa receives considerable aid from the US, but has a stable political landscape. The economic base is very narrow and largely involves fisheries. However, there is significant scope for tourism development. Age-related issues are expected…
The Peshawar in Pakistan report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
Personal luxury retail current value sales increased by 11% in 2023 to total PHP198.2 billion, supported by the performances of leading brand owners, such as LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, Kering SA and Rolex SA. Growth was fuelled by…
Personal luxury retail sales increased by 14% in current value terms to reach THB83 billion in 2023, taking them above 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic arrived in Thailand. The category performance was supported by growth recorded by…
Personal luxury retail value sales rose by 8% in 2023, to total TWD281.3 billion, supporting growth for leading brand providers such as Kering SA and Richemont Asia Pacific Ltd. 2023 sales growth was fuelled by individuals deciding to invest in…
Personal luxury retail value sales increased by 12% in 2023 to amount to KRW22.0 trillion, supported by growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Louis Vuitton Korea Ltd and Richemont Korea Ltd. 2023 sales growth was fuelled by individuals…
Personal luxury retail value sales increased by 9% in 2023 to total SGD6.2 billion, supported by growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Rolex Singapore Pte Ltd and Chanel (S) Pte Ltd. 2023 sales growth was fuelled by investment in luxury…
Personal luxury is set to see current value growth of 11% in 2023 to reach MYR8.4 billion, supported by strong performances from leading brand providers, such as Louis Vuitton Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Hermes Retail (M) Sdn Bhd and Richemont Luxury Malaysia…
Personal luxury retail value sales rose by 7% in 2023 to total JPY3.4 trillion, supporting growth recorded by leading brand providers such as Louis Vuitton Japan KK. In 2023, sales were boosted by investment in luxury goods such as designer apparel…
Personal luxury retail value sales increased by 12% in 2023 to reach IDR18.7 trillion, supporting growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Kering SA, Luvitasindo PT and Chanel SA. The category’s value sales growth in 2023 was boosted by…
Personal luxury retail sales increased by 11% in current value terms to reach INR256.2 billion in 2023, supported by growth recorded by leading players such as LVMH Watch & Jewellery India Pvt Ltd, Louis Vuitton India Retail Pvt Ltd and Hermès India…
Personal luxury retail value sales rose by 12% in 2023 to reach HKD90.5 billion, supported by growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Richemont Asia Pacific Ltd and Rolex (Hong Kong) Ltd. The resumption of international travel greatly…
Personal luxury retail value sales grew by 15% in 2023 to amount to CNY413.1 billion, thanks to growth recorded by leading brand providers such as LVMH Fashion (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd, Richemont SA, Cie Financière, and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis…
Asia Pacific is the most dynamic region for personal luxury, underpinned by huge demand in China, high value sales and consumer affluence in developed markets such as Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong, and rising levels of expenditure in fast-growing…
Sales in personal care appliances are supported by rising incomes and standards of living in Vietnam, leading to consumers paying more attention to their appearances. Social media trends are also influencing sales, both in urban areas and reaching…
The demand for personal care appliances continued to grow through small lower-priced-brands or unbranded products at the end of the review period. Regardless of the brand name, if consumers find a product that can perform the job, such as for hair…
During the review period, Korean beauty products, techniques, and styles have captured the attention of consumers worldwide including within Thailand, with this inspiring a new approach to personal care and grooming. One of the prominent aspects of…
Although consumers have shifted spending to overseas travelling and eating out, the increasing demand for hair care appliances has driven a lift in retail volume sales in 2023. Generation X and some millennial consumers tend to be more focused on…
As pandemic-related social distancing regulations have been largely lifted in South Korea, and consumers have resumed activities such as returning to the workplace, there has been increasing demand for personal care appliances. The return to normalcy…
In Singapore, COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor and group activities were relaxed from April 2022. As a result, consumers started to return to the office more frequently. This shift led to increasing awareness of physical appearance. Despite being…
Oral care appliances continued dominate retail volume sales of personal care appliances in Malaysia in 2023 and also posted the most dynamic growth. Heightened hygiene awareness, a by-product of the pandemic's influence, has seen many consumers…
The volume growth of personal care appliances in 2023 is expected to be negligible. This is an important category within consumer appliances, as it is seen as part of wellness. Personal care has always been, and will remain, an important trend, not…
Retail volume sales of personal care appliances witnessed significant growth in during the review period. This was reflective of a cultural shift, whereby an increasing number of Indonesians placed greater emphasis on their appearance. With most…
While the growth rate for the category slowed marginally in 2023, retail volume sales remained robust due to factors such as rising awareness, new product innovation and launches, and greater mobility. A growing emphasis on hygiene, personal…
Personal care appliances is set to continue to see volume growth in Hong Kong in 2023, chiefly due to the removal of pandemic restrictions, which has boosted both economic and social activity. Local consumers now have the freedom and desire to leave…
Retail volume sales of personal care appliances are set to rebound slightly in 2023, after seeing a couple of years of decline, thanks to the increasing demand for personal care post-pandemic. As all pandemic restrictions were lifted at the end of…
Higher consumer spending due to urbanisation, more online and offline retail opportunities due to high economic activity, and a growing interest in personal style and expression as a response to long periods of COVID-19 lockdowns are set to drive…
Sales of personal accessories are expected to show continued signs of recovery in the market in 2023, despite factors hindering growth, such as local political uncertainty, higher household debt, high rates of inflation, and higher consumer…
In 2023, Taiwan's personal accessories industry experienced strong current retail value growth, driven by notable trends. The demand for bags and luggage rose, with consumers seeking high-quality, fashionable options, with many showing a preference…
Continuing high inflation and financial constraints derived from the unstable global economy have discouraged consumer spending on discretionary items, which is set to result in slower retail volume and current value growth for personal accessories…
Overall retail volume sales of personal accessories are expected to register a small decline in 2023, as the industry has navigated a slowing sales momentum post-pandemic, while managing the challenge of rising prices as a result of inflationary…
Since pandemic restrictions were lifted there has been a general uptick in sales across all categories of personal accessories, with this pattern continuing into 2023. The reopening of Malaysia’s borders has seen the return of international tourism,…
In 2023, there was a symbolic pivot in how Japan faced COVID-19. It was in May that the government announced that it would reclassify COVID-19 from a Class 2 infectious disease to a Class 5 infectious disease. Class 2 meant it was a crucial disease…
Retail sales of apparel and footwear in Indonesia registered accelerated growth in constant value terms in 2023, when compared to the previous year. As the country emerged from COVID-19 crisis, Indonesians became increasingly keen to travel,…
Personal accessories experienced remarkable current value growth in India in 2023, building on its recovery from the challenges of the pandemic period. With a notable resurgence in travel activities and a renewed focus on personal style, the industry…
In 2023, the revival of tourism and increased foot traffic among local consumers played a pivotal role in the rebound of personal accessories in Hong Kong. High-end products experienced a noteworthy resurgence, driven by the resilient spending power…
With the end of the zero-COVID policy, personal accessories, which experienced a contraction in 2022 in both retail volume and current value terms, is set to exhibit robust signs of recovery in 2023 overall. This resurgence has notably been driven by…
The Pattaya-Chonburi in Thailand report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…