Australia

Compared with previous years, the rate of vaccination for children in Australia has declined in 2023, leaving the younger demographic more vulnerable to colds and flu. Given the nation endured an extended influenza season, sickness amongst children…

Demand for herbal/traditional products is set to continue to rise in 2023, driven by the health and wellness trend. As consumers seek to reduce their exposure to artificial ingredients and chemicals, Australians are becoming more and more interested…

In 2023, the retail volume growth of home laundry appliances is set to experience a further deceleration, resulting in minimal volume growth for the category. This subdued performance can be attributed to the normalisation of sales, a trend that has…

Smartphones are increasingly being used by consumers to guide them while driving thanks to their built-in GPS function. As such sales of in-car navigation in Australia are coming under mounting pressure with the category continuing to record heavy…

Overall away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene in Australia experienced notable volume and current value growth rates in 2023. Growth in retail tissue was driven by several factors, including persistent hygiene habits formed during the pandemic, the…

While e-vapour products in Australia have come under growing regulatory scrutiny and increasing restrictions, the number of local consumers vaping continues to grow, with the number of regular vapers increasing by a CAGR of 3% over the review period,…

Australians have become increasingly aware of the negative side-effects associated with smoking, with information being widely available online, and also due to warnings on cigarette packets. The persistent efforts from the Australian government to…

Sales of home audio and cinema continue to decline in 2023, with consumers returning to their pre-pandemic lifestyle routines. Demand for home cinema and speaker systems saw strong growth during 2020 and 2021 largely due to enforced home seclusion…

Processed fruit and vegetables is set to experience growth in current value terms in 2023, primarily driven by rising unit prices. However, volume consumption is also expected to see a slight increase, due to more people opting to cook at home in…

Value sales of premium and luxury cars remained fairly static at AUD11.3 billion in 2023, owing mainly to the challenges across the macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape. The shortage of new luxury cars available was a bottleneck for the industry.…