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.
In 2023, the highest growth in writing instruments is projected to be seen by highlighters and markers in retail volume and current value terms. The brand Zebra Midliner has gained immense popularity amongst local students, and is expected to…
The official end of the pandemic in 2023, and the full resumption of offline classrooms in schools and extracurricular academic institutions has been continuing to support students’ demand for stationery, and is also expected to sustain the retail…
A movement towards fountain pens was noted in 2023, driven by the trends of nostalgia and elegance. Enthusiasts and collectors both appreciated the smooth writing experience, the aesthetic appeal, and the personal touch that fountain pens bring to…
Writing instruments is expected to see a positive performance in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023, as people have returned to living their normal lives, and there is positive sentiment in the market. Furthermore, the rebound in…
From 2020 to 2021, the Department of Education and Commission of Higher Education implemented remote learning in response to the pandemic, with the goal of returning to face-to-face classes in 2022. In 2022, schools began to reopen as scheduled, and…
The yoghurt category is facing another year of muted volume growth in 2023 in the face of higher retail prices. Azerbaijan is heavily dependent on food imports both from Russia and Ukraine and trade flows remain disrupted. Inflation also remains…
Retail sales of yoghurt declined for the fourth successive year in current value terms in 2023, due in part to consumers' increasing health concerns. Consumers perceive yoghurt to contain a high amount of sugar, as well as preservatives and other…
Retail volume sales of flavoured and plain yoghurt have experienced consistent growth in Hong Kong, which can be attributed to sustained demand for yoghurt even after the pandemic, which is set to be maintained in 2023. The pandemic has had a…
India is witnessing increasing urbanisation with a major proportion of the population gravitating towards cities. In these cities, many consumers regularly order from foodservice outlets on a daily basis due to convenience and time constraints. These…
Yoghurt remains the best-performing product within the category in 2023, with a number of local producers entering the arena during the pandemic when the logistics of importing goods became more complex and costly. For example, The Good Gut started…