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.
Retail volume sales of smartphones declined in 2022, and this is set to continue in 2023. In 2021, sales of smartphones saw a dynamic volume increase, partly due to a rebound from the 2020 fall in sales, when COVID-19 disrupted the production and…
Retail volume sales of mobile phones continued to decline in 2023. Households were reluctant to spend their hard-earned money on discretionary purchases, as fears over inflation and interest rate rises took their toll on consumer confidence.…
Retail volume sales of mobile phones saw modest growth in 2023, driven by smartphones, in contrast to the sharp seen in the previous year. The latter was due a worldwide shortage of semiconductor chips, which began prior to the pandemic and which had…
Mobile phones has seen a return to growth in retail volume terms in 2023 with sales of smartphones seeing a slight recovery in 2023 after a significant sales decline in 2021 and 2022. The pandemic had a significant negative impact on consumer…
Smartphones recorded a significant drop in demand in 2022 after peaking in 2020/2021 due to the switch to online working and studying. This steep decline was despite brands and retailers offering deep discount programmes. Mid-priced models saw…
Insights and data on the traditional automotive sector and the mobility industry can help businesses examine how changing travel patterns will impact future consumer behaviour. Growing climate pressures and rising urbanisation rates are pushing…
Insights and data on the traditional automotive sector and the mobility industry can help businesses examine how changing travel patterns will impact future consumer behaviour. Growing climate pressures and rising urbanisation rates are pushing…
Insights and data on the traditional automotive sector and the mobility industry can help businesses examine how changing travel patterns will impact future consumer behaviour. Growing climate pressures and rising urbanisation rates are pushing…
As the market reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic, mobility grew strongly in all categories in 2022. Light vehicle sales, shared mobility and car rental saw double-digit growth rates. The strong performance is predicted to continue for most…
Insights and data on the traditional automotive sector and the mobility industry can help businesses examine how changing travel patterns will impact future consumer behaviour. Growing climate pressures and rising urbanisation rates are pushing…
As the market reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic, all mobility categories rebounded strongly in 2022. Continued growth is forecast over 2022-2027, as Malaysia’s economy grows. SUVs and crossovers have outperformed other light vehicle categories,…
Insights and data on the traditional automotive sector and the mobility industry can help businesses examine how changing travel patterns will impact future consumer behaviour. Growing climate pressures and rising urbanisation rates are pushing…
In 2022, Singapore witnessed resurgence in light vehicle and car rental sales, although it was slowed by rising prices of certificates of entitlement (COE). Singapore’s commitment to reduce land transport emissions by 80% from the 2016 peak by 2050,…
In 2023, the government reformed its electric vehicles subsidy plan, considering factors like price, vehicle performance, warranty infrastructure and battery energy. This is set to boost the electric vehicle market, especially favouring local brands.…
Insights and data on the traditional automotive sector and the mobility industry can help businesses examine how changing travel patterns will impact future consumer behaviour. Growing climate pressures and rising urbanisation rates are pushing…
With government and private sector support, the recovery of mobility in Thailand is ongoing after the COVID-19 pandemic. The EV market is growing strongly, thanks to a series of government policies and subsidies, which are expected to sustain this…
Insights and data on the traditional automotive sector and the mobility industry can help businesses examine how changing travel patterns will impact future consumer behaviour. Growing climate pressures and rising urbanisation rates are pushing…
Vietnam is largely dominated by two-wheelers, with motorcycles and mopeds accounting for 94% of all vehicles used as of 2022. Light vehicle sales are forecast to grow by 10.9% over 2022-2027. Large cars, including SUVs and crossovers, and…
Nappies/diapers/pants in Azerbaijan continued to be somewhat affected by inflationary pressures in 2023, despite the growth rates of inflation slowing down. Notably, manufacturers of diapers have seen hikes in the costs of raw materials (Azerbaijan…
Negatively influenced by pandemic and corresponding lockdowns in 2022, many couples were postponing their pregnancy plans due to wellness concerns and tight budgets. Meanwhile, despite the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions at the beginning of…