Australia

Total volume sales of cider/perry in Australia declined in 2023, largely driven by a further drop in demand via the off-trade channel. Cider/perry was significantly impacted by weak economic activity in the country and consumers reducing their…

Demand for spectacles in Australia continues to grow across the category, although spectacle frames and spectacle lenses are outperforming readymade reading glasses. Offering different frames at various pricing levels is essential to capturing wider…

In 2023, homewares in Australia witnessed a convergence of functionality and aesthetics, with consumers prioritising practicality alongside visual appeal. Space-saving solutions became a dominant theme, as evidenced by the surge in popularity of…

In 2023, retail volume sales of toilet care products experienced a solid increase in Australia, driven by factors such as rising household numbers and increased property occupancy rates. With greater mobility and the return to offices, consumers…

Although supermarkets in Australia recorded marginally lower growth in 2023 compared to 2022, it was still a solid performance by the channel. The elevated inflation rates and cost-of-living expenses resulted in high prices for basic essentials and…