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, fragrances in Taiwan recorded double-digit retail value growth. Stricter regulations on flavours and fragrances and consumers' increasing focus on healthy and natural ingredients have increased the cost of manufacturing. Higher packaging…
In 2023 growth in fragrances in Thailand was supported by the continued return to pre-pandemic lifestyles in terms of work, study and socialising outside the home. This increased interaction with others helped to push demand for fragrances in both…
Fragrances saw strong growth in the Philippines in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. With the COVID-19 pandemic fast becoming a distant memory, consumers returned to their physical workplaces, while they also…
In Uzbekistan, fragrances continued its annual upward trajectory in 2023, underpinned by deep-rooted cultural traditions that perceive perfumes as essential accessories for both men and women. Despite encountering geopolitical turbulence in 2023, the…
Vietnam’s rising living standards meant growth and expansion for fragrances in 2023, with progress also spurred along by higher disposable incomes. Local consumers have become increasingly focused on investing in and expressing their personal style…
Following the lifting of China’s “zero Covid” policies, local consumers are gradually returning to their pre-pandemic lifestyles in 2023. As they resume their normal routines, the time spent at home is declining, resulting in retail volume drops for…
Fresh food is set to display high single-digit retail current value growth in India in 2023, thanks to rises in unit prices and steady retail volume growth. Many fresh food categories have experienced inflation due to lower production estimates,…
Total volume sales of fresh food in Japan continue to record marginal growth in 2023, mainly driven by foodservice as the channel recovers from the significant drop during the pandemic. Foodservice volume sales suffered as COVID-19 first hit Japan,…
In 2023 fresh food consumption in Thailand saw an uptick, with several foods benefitting considerably from amplified focus on protein consumption as well as from broader health and wellness trends. Rising awareness of the importance of healthy habits…
In 2023, inflation had a considerable impact on consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns, which affected the performance of the fresh food industry in Vietnam. Some categories, such as fruits and vegetables, felt the impact of inflation less than…
In 2022, fruit prices experienced significant growth, due to rising transportation costs and reduced output, while the weather was also not favourable for fruits towards the end of the review period due to cold and rainy weather in the spring and…
Fruits is expected to maintain dynamic total volume growth in India in 2023, with all categories set to see growth, as well as all channels. Heatwaves in 2023, with temperatures soaring above 45°C, and the early onset of summer, boosted sales of…
Total volume sales of fruits in Japan continue to rebound in 2023, mainly driven by foodservice’s performance following the channel’s strong declines during the pandemic. Foodservice volume sales of fruits had suffered throughout 2020 and 2021, when…
As seen in other fresh food categories, fruits in Thailand has been subject to steep surges in unit prices in response to rising production costs and unpredictable fluctuations in weather conditions. The war in Ukraine has disrupted the supply chain…
In 2023, the fruits category in Vietnam was adversely affected by inflation and an economic slowdown. Total volume sales of fruits saw slower growth than in the previous year. In the last year of the review period, Vietnamese consumers became more…
In 2023, full-service restaurants rebounded from the COVID-19 lockdowns experienced in 2022. However, there was a decline in the spend per transaction during the year, which can primarily be attributed to the overall economic downturn. The…
After a challenging year in 2022, in 2023 full-service restaurants saw dynamic growth in volume transactions and current value sales in Hong Kong, even though outlet numbers remained fairly stagnant. However, amongst consumer foodservice players in…
Along with the expansion of outlet numbers, full-service restaurants saw positive but slowing current value growth in India in 2023. Family gatherings and special occasions provided significant footfall for Asian full-service restaurants, which…
Full-service restaurants in Indonesia can generally be divided into two segments. The first refers to fine dining establishments with elaborately decorated interiors and higher-priced food menus, which cater to more affluent consumers. The other…
After COVID-19 was downgraded to class 5 in May 2023, consumers felt more comfortable eating out. This contributed to a sales rebound for full-service restaurants, but challenges remained. Costs continued to rise, and players continued to find it…