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.
Total volume sales of spirits in Hong Kong continued to rise in 2023, as tourists and expatriates gradually returned to the city, while an increase in the number of banquets hosted and public festivals, concerts, and events helped to drive up demand.…
Spirits in China showed different trends in total volume and total current value terms in 2023. Total volume sales declined both off-trade and on-trade, primarily due to the continued decrease in sales of Chinese spirits. Although the lifting of…
Vodka continues to be the dominant product area in overall spirits, still accounting for close to 90% of spirits sales in total volume terms in 2022. This means that the dynamics in vodka generally determine the performance of overall spirits, with…
The market for spectacles in the Philippines is expected to see significant growth in current value terms in 2024. This will be in the context of gradually improving economic conditions, including government efforts to contain inflation, which will…
Spectacles in Thailand is benefiting from consumers’ habits and lifestyles in 2024, with persistent digitalisation and hybrid work arraignments supporting sales as people spend more time in front of screens. Spectacles are regarded as essential by…
Spectacles in Taiwan continues to witness strong growth in retail volume and current value terms over 2024, primarily driven by the increasing prevalence of myopia among the population, which is increasing annually. Not only are myopia rates rising…
Spectacles in South Korea saw only slow current value growth in 2023, and this trend is anticipated to continue into 2024, with the expectation of a further slowdown in year-on-year growth. However, within spectacles, the three categories – readymade…
Spectacles in Singapore is expected to maintain solid volume and current value growth in 2024. Singapore’s ageing population is a key factor driving growth of spectacles. As consumers age, their eyesight starts to deteriorate, and this is leading to…
Current value growth in spectacles in Malaysia is being driven by premiumisation trends in 2024. Malaysians are typically brand conscious and show a strong appetite for luxury and premium spectacle frames. The trend is supported by the growing number…
Spectacles in Japan is set to see continued growth in volume and current value terms in 2024. Consumers care more about the health of their eyes, which is a general positive trend for spectacles. There are three main factors behind the growth of…