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.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…