Australasia

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

Current value sales growth within sweet spreads remains strong in 2023 with broader inflationary pressures a key contributor to this. While fuel costs have stabilised following the initial shock in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the…

The growth of sweet spreads in 2023 can be attributed to a shift in consumer behaviour. As the cost of living increases, many Australians are opting to cook and dine at home more frequently. This change is being driven by the need to manage household…

Current value sales growth within sauces, dips and condiments remains strong in 2023 with broader inflationary pressures a key contributor to this. While fuel costs have stabilised following the initial shock in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of…

While retail demand for sauces, dips and condiments is increasing in 2023, current value growth remains more dynamic, primarily driven by an increase in unit prices. Notably, the surge in unit prices in 2022, which can be attributed to the…

Current value sales growth within meals and soups remains strong in 2023 with broader inflationary pressures a key contributor to this. While fuel costs have stabilised following the initial shock in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the…

While retail volume sales of meals and soups in Australia continue to grow in 2023, another increase in the average unit price ensures that current value growth is more dynamic. Unit price growth is being driven by inflation and labour shortages.…

Current value sales growth within edible oils remains strong in 2023 with broader inflationary pressures a key contributor to this. While fuel costs have stabilised following the initial shock in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the…

Retail demand for edible oils in Australia continues to grow in 2023. The increasing cost of living is encouraging many local consumers to cook more often at home, driving up the demand for edible oils, particularly those produced locally. Olive oil,…

Retail current value sales growth across cooking ingredients and meals remains strong in 2023 with broader inflationary pressures a key contributor to this. While fuel costs have stabilised following the initial shock in 2022 after Russia’s invasion…

Despite a positive performance, the evolving work landscape - characterised by remote and hybrid arrangements - has reshaped the foodservice industry's dynamics, with a significant proportion of Australians still cooking at home, thus supporting…

Consumers are facing increased pressure from rising prices as global inflation reaches 7% in 2023. The impact of higher costs of living is felt from top earners in developed markets to struggling households in emerging and developing countries.…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years, leading to new business models, commerce ecosystems and channels for reaching and engaging consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition, as e-commerce became the default…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

To help companies understand which categories are most primed for sustained e-commerce growth post-pandemic, Euromonitor developed the E-Commerce Readiness Model. This tool uses analytic modelling to determine which countries and categories have the…