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.…
United Spirits continued to lead the overall market for spirits in India in 2022, being the local representative of global player Diageo Plc. However, the company witnessed a significant decline in volume share during the year, as it shifted its…
Shochu/soju has been experiencing growth in the Indonesian market supported by the general rise in interest in Korean culture, and particularly K-Pop, across the globe. In recent years, there has also been more product variation available in the…
Total volume sales of spirits in Japan declined slightly in 2023, as a result of off-trade decline outweighing on-trade growth. However, not all categories saw falling sales. During the three years of the pandemic, there was a surge in the home…
Spirits in Kazakhstan registered a fall in volume sales in 2023. Vodka continued to dominate spirits, accounting for nearly 80% of total volume, thus shaping the overall trends in spirits. Despite vodka's traditional significance in Kazakh culture,…
Sales of spirits rebounded strongly in total volume terms in 2022 although the performances of the different categories varied. For instance, standard vodka as well as standard and premium English gin enjoyed healthy growth in total volume terms in…
Spirits maintained positive growth in Pakistan in 2023, with whiskies in the lead. As seen in beer, Murree Brewery Co Ltd maintains its lead, being the dominant company in alcoholic beverages in Pakistan, due to the country’s stringent restrictions…
In 2022, enthusiastic bar-goers drove strong on-trade volume growth for spirits. The full reopening of nightlife venues drove the growth of Singapore’s bar and cocktail scene, as businesses saw a rise in reservations. Singapore has a world-renowned…
Sprits in South Korea recorded a total volume decline in 2023. However, not all categories faced a negative performance. For instance, whiskies demonstrated robust growth, notably influenced by the behaviours of Generation Z of legal drinking age,…
A decline in volume sales of spirits in Taiwan in 2023 reflected inflationary spikes, which led to increasing costs and workforce, shipping, logistics and inventory issues. The cost of spirits is relatively high compared with other alcoholic drinks…
The increase in the global oil price has had a notable impact on the price of spirits, particularly imported products. This is due to the pricing domino effect caused by related increases in production costs, shipping expenses, and packaging costs…
Volume sales of spirits in the Philippines registered positive growth in 2023. This was within the context of a gradually improving economy, which had a positive impact on disposable incomes. Gin and rum remained the most important product areas in…
Vodka remains the largest category among spirits in Uzbekistan, occupying up to 95% of the spirits market by volume, making its dynamics crucial to the overall spirits market. In 2023, vodka posted negative trends in both production and sales.…
The market for spirts in Vietnam posted a sharp decline in overall volume sales in 2023, in contrast to the buoyant performance of the previous year. This was attributable primarily to the elevated rate of inflation, which forced many consumers to…
Sports drinks in China saw significant off-trade volume and current value growth in 2021 and 2022, and growth continued in 2023, although at slower rates. This dynamism was due to comprehensive consumer education on the hydration benefits of…
In 2023, off-trade volume sales of sports drinks in Hong Kong experienced a full recovery to pre-pandemic following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in late 2022. With the resumption of sports and exercise routines, consumers increasingly turned…
With mobility returning to pre-pandemic levels, there has been a noticeable increase in on-the-go consumption, driven by a resurgence in socialising among the younger generation, thereby driving off-trade demand for sports drinks in India. Various…
Sports drinks in Indonesia enjoyed positive growth in terms of overall off-trade volume sales 2023, albeit it at a slower pace than was recorded in 2022. At the same time, off-trade sales of sports drinks remained considerably lower than pre-pandemic…
In 2023, off-trade volume and current value sales of sports drinks are set to record growth compared with 2022, due to an extremely hot summer. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the national average temperature from June to August was the…
Currently, there is only a negligible presence of sports drinks in Kazakhstan and also very little consumer awareness. However, sports drinks could possibly see growth over the forecast period as Kazakhstan often follows European and Western trends.
Volume sales in sports drinks are being suppressed by unit price hikes for a second consecutive year. Whilst the post-pandemic landscape supports sales of sports drinks in theory, the inflationary environment is creating challenges. Within this…
Sports drinks in Singapore is set to record another year of positive total volume growth in 2023, benefiting from the full-scale hosting of various sporting events and the resumption of community running clubs across the island. Leading sports drinks…
After seeing an off-trade volume decline in 2020 in the first year of the pandemic, sports drinks returned to dynamic growth, and this trend is set to continue in 2023, with sales far exceeding the pre-pandemic level. Recovery has been driven by an…
Off-trade volume growth for sports drinks in 2023 was up markedly on that recorded in 2022. This improvement was partly explained by the success of reduced sugar and sugar-free options introduced towards the end of the review period, which have…
Off-trade sales of sports drinks saw an improved performance in volume terms in 2023, compared to the previous year. The core consumers of sport drinks in Thailand are blue-collar workers, such as farmers, drivers and labourers, who were particularly…
Sports drinks saw minimal growth in volume terms in 2023, despite the health and wellness trend. This was due to intensified competition from other types of soft drinks, such as functional bottled water, which were seen as healthier sources of…
In 2023, there were a number of large sporting events that were organised across several Vietnamese cities, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Da Nang, and Lao Cai. This forms part of the government's strategic strategy to encourage sports…
Within Azerbaijan’s sports nutrition category, prices are climbing yet the sales shows robust vitality. Price hikes are in response to tangible macroeconomic factors such as the inflationary dynamics domestically and the economic ramifications of the…
As individuals are adapting to the new normal as restrictions have been lifted, and are seeking to regain a sense of normalcy, the return to outdoor activities and sports engagements has become a prevailing trend in 2023. This shift holds promising…
In 2023, sports nutrition in Hong Kong continued to record robust volume growth as local consumers maintained the exercising habits they acquired during the pandemic when spending time in lockdowns. Local consumers are increasingly interested in…
Sports nutrition is a rapidly evolving category in the consumer health industry in India, and is set to see a double-digit growth rate in 2023, owing to the increasing health and wellness trend. There is growing awareness of the importance of a…
Millennials and Gen Z increasingly prioritise their wellbeing and wellness, which is set to contribute to retail volume and current value growth for sports nutrition in 2023. Rising health awareness can be seen through the massive expansion of gym…
Sports nutrition was one of the most dynamic areas of consumer health in Japan over the review period, including during and after the pandemic. The category has been rapidly expanding thanks to an increasingly health conscious population, but also…
Sports nutrition continues to recover from the slump in retail volume and current value sales in 2020, caused by the closure of gyms and lockdowns, home seclusion and social distancing measures to stem the tide of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.…
Sports nutrition continued to see dynamic growth in constant value terms in 2023, as consumers returned to their active lifestyles. Sales also benefited from opening of more gyms and fitness centres, following the ending of various pandemic-related…
Sports nutrition consists of both protein and non-protein products in Singapore. The former dominates local sales, covering protein/energy bars, sports protein powder (the largest value category) and sports protein RTD. One factor explaining the lack…
As local consumers continue to enjoy greater freedom outside of the home and participate in outdoor activities such as running or cycling, there is increasing demand for sports nutrition products which can be consumed on the go. This is driving the…
Sports nutrition has performed positively in 2023, with growth in total current value sales expected to be up slightly on 2022 and all categories set to show improved results in volume terms. Expansion continues to be underpinned by increasing…
Sports nutrition products enjoyed dynamic growth in current value terms in 2023. As fears surrounding COVID-19 eased, consumers returned to their normal activities, including taking part in physical exercise. This included outdoor sports, like…
Recent years have seen the population of the Philippines become more interested in sports and fitness and this can be seen in part as a response to the harsh realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is well-known that people who are physically fit and…
The sports nutrition category in Uzbekistan is experiencing rather modest growth in 2023, spurred by recovery from the challenges faced in the COVID-19 pandemic period. The trend towards the adoption of healthy lifestyles has fuelled attendance at…
In 2023, further consumer interest in sports nutrition is being driven by the growing health and wellness trend, particularly in terms of looks and fitness. Traditionally, the category’s main customers are young people who like to work out and care…
The massive lockdowns and widespread COVID-19 infections in 2022 weighed down sales of sportswear in China, which registered a slight current value decline in this year. Nevertheless, outdoor apparel and footwear kept outperforming the overall…
Sportswear in Hong Kong continues to experience strong growth momentum in 2023, and is expected to maintain a solid sales performance over the forecast period. Domestic demand for sportswear remains high due to rising health and wellness awareness,…
The demand for sportswear experienced a substantial surge in the post-COVID-19 era, driven by a shift in consumer preference towards adopting a healthier and fitness-oriented lifestyle in India. This transformation is evident in the growing emphasis…
Sportswear in Indonesia saw buoyant growth for the third consecutive year in 2023, driven by the developing athleisure trend and a growing focus on sports and fitness. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed consumers to pay more attention to their health and…
Sportswear experienced a double-digit current value decline in 2020 due to the pandemic. Consumers could not go out to enjoy sports or go to gatherings for yoga, for instance, due to home seclusion. However, in 2021 consumers were able to return to…
A return to more active lifestyles fuelled growth in sportwear in 2023, with performance apparel and performance footwear, in particular, benefitting from the resumption of outdoor sporting activities. The reopening of the country’s borders to…
Sportswear is expected to experience dynamic growth in retail current value terms in 2023, with this also set to continue over the forecast period. The demand for sportswear is being driven by an increasing number of people in Singapore participating…
In 2023, sportswear continues to post healthy growth, boosted by the full lifting of the mask mandate and consumers’ increasing participation in sports and outdoor activities. Some players stated that their manufacturing facilities struggled to keep…