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.
Vending in the Philippines continued on its road to recovery in 2023, with healthy growth in current value terms. Sales were boosted an increase in mobility, including the return of Filipinos to their physical offices, which gave rise to more…
Vending saw current value sales rise in Thailand in 2023. The country has been home to vending machines for over 20 years, but vending has recently gained ground with new brands entering the market and brining in new technology and payment systems.…
In Taiwan, traditional vending machines are giving way to smart vending solutions, leveraging advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and big data. These smart machines offer more than just snacks and…
In 2023, vending maintained dynamic current value growth in South Korea, driven by the surge in outdoor activities following the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, although it remained a small channel within the overall retail landscape. This uptick…
2023 witnessed the full effect of the removal of pandemic-related restrictions concerning social activity and international travel, with vending in Singapore continuing to record strong growth due to greater mobility. The vending format thrives on…
The number of vending machines increased in Malaysia in 2023, with several offering health supplements and others dispensing skin care products. There are even machines offering products as diverse as cacti and NFTs, suggesting that the novelty…
Vending machines have a significant presence in Japan, and have been part of the local culture for decades. Vending is a contactless, unmanned, compact, and convenient way of shopping. Although sales declined during the pandemic, a rebound was seen…
Vending saw a second year of double-digit current value growth in Hong Kong in 2023. After sales were negatively affected by the lack of mobility during the pandemic, in 2023 they finally returned to the pre-pandemic (2019) level. Vending machines…
After a year of minimal current value growth in 2022, when consumers limited their trips outside the home due to COVID-19 outbreaks, vending saw a strong increase in its growth rate in China in 2023. A double-digit rise was seen in value sales –…
The vegetables category experienced positive growth in Vietnam in 2023, particularly in the institutional and foodservice sectors. With a 100% vaccination rate amongst children by the end of 2022, more parents were allowing their children to stay in…
Vegetables in Thailand saw a notable and sustained increase in unit prices throughout 2022 and 2023, primarily attributed to the combined impact of drought and severe flooding. Drought conditions have resulted in reduced water availability for…
Overall demand for vegetables in Japan continues to increase in 2023, mainly driven by the more impressive performance by foodservice. Like many other categories of fresh food, foodservice sales of vegetables in Japan suffered significant declines at…
Vegetables is set to see low total volume growth in India in 2023. However, the rate of increase is expected to be slower than seen in previous years, as although most categories have been seeing rising sales, the strong decline in sales of tomatoes…
In 2022, the distribution of vegetables was adversely affected by the ongoing impact of pandemic-related restrictions in China, resulting in disruptions to various purchasing channels, including foodservice and institutional establishments, and…
Sales in vacuum cleaners are supported by consumers’ rising standards of hygiene within the home. This is particularly notable in big cities, due to urban air pollution levels. It is noted that PM2.5 dust is a concern for consumers living in the big…
Vacuum cleaners continued to enjoy fast growth in demand in 2023. This performance continued to be supported by heightened awareness of the importance of hygiene and cleanliness to health since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The public health…
Sales of vacuum cleaners in Thailand continued to experience strong growth in retail volume terms in 2023 driven by various factors that reflect the changing lifestyles and priorities of the local population. Rapid technological advancements, coupled…
Vacuum cleaners posted positive retail volume sales in 2023. However, growth was somewhat stunted by a shift from spending on goods to experiences and services. Following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, many consumers were keen to travel and…
Retail volume sales of vacuum cleaners as a whole are falling in 2023, despite another dynamic performance by robotic vacuum cleaners with robust double-digit volume and value growth. Standard vacuum cleaners are relatively mature in South Korea,…
In 2023, demand for vacuum cleaners in Singapore remains stable, supported by significant technological advancements and a greater focus on hygiene since the pandemic. However, consumers’ priorities are shifting. With COVID-19 spreading widely in…