Australia

In spite of having recorded strong growth in 2020 and an even more dynamic performance in 2021, automatic dishwashing tablets continued to see increasing packaging unit volumes in 2022, primarily due to the convenience they offer to consumers.…

Australia is one of the freest economies in the world, with limited corruption and improving government finances. The economy is facing slowing growth and inflation continues to be high, but the export environment is becoming more favourable as…

Chocolate confectionery is set to see growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023. With chocolate confectionery relying on a number of imported ingredients, escalating commodity prices and rising supply chain costs have resulted in…

The gum category is highly dependent on consumer mobility fuelling on-the go consumption. Gum had already been on a declining trend even before COVID-19, but mobility restrictions during the pandemic had a strong negative impact on the category, as…

Facing the pressures of inflation and rising interest rates, Australians have become increasingly value-driven in their purchasing habits in 2023. However, in ice cream, consumers are not just trading down to cheaper products or reducing their…

Australia has been experiencing unprecedented inflation, which is causing consumers to restrict their discretionary spending. On the supply side, manufacturers are facing increased input costs resulting from commodities, energy, and supply chain…

Australia had a delayed relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions in 2022, with the Omicron wave of the virus causing certain restrictions to remain in place at the beginning of the year. However, even as mobility restrictions eased, high case numbers and…

Increasing commodity prices, rising supply chain costs, and inflationary conditions have resulted in many manufacturers increasing their unit prices in sugar confectionery. As these products are dependent on many imported ingredients, the category is…

Inflationary conditions have resulted in increasing unit prices across sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in 2023. This is expected to drive down volume sales for a second year, as consumers tighten their discretionary spending.…

Beauty and personal care packaging unit volume sales in Australia recorded modest growth in 2022 as the market stabilised following the declines seen in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic boosted awareness of the importance of health and hygiene in 2020 and…

The majority of consumers want to have a positive impact on the planet, driving sustainable shopping habits. Over half of Zero Wasters will pay more for sustainable goods, especially food and beverages, with claims such as Natural and Vegetarian…

Sales of computers and peripherals saw a return to growth in retail volume terms in 2020 and 2021 with demand fuelled by the switch to home working and studying following the outbreak of COVID-19. This more positive outlook was short lived however as…

Overall sales of consumer electronics in Australia are stagnating in retail volume terms in 2023, albeit with mixed performances across the different categories. Consumer demand in many categories continued to soften after seeing strong growth during…

Sales of headphones continue to see dynamic double-digit growth in retail volume terms in 2023, driven by the huge success of TWS earbuds. Favourable product features such as convenience for on-the-go use, longer battery life and easy compatibility…

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…

Sales of televisions saw robust growth during 2020 and 2021 as lockdowns and home seclusion encouraged many consumers to invest in new or replacement units. This was inevitably followed by a drop in sales in 2022 as restrictions were lifted and…

Sales of imaging devices witnessed a steep decline during the pandemic as consumers remained at home and as such had little need for taking pictures or recording video. However, it is important to note that the category had already been in decline…

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…

Sales of smartphones have seen a small decline in retail volume terms in 2023 with this being driven in part by category maturity but also the economic pressures facing the country. High inflation, an increase in the cost of living and rising…

Portable players is now limited to sales of e-readers and wireless speakers in Australia with the latter dominating category sales and driving growth in 2023. Wireless speakers are marketed towards younger consumers, who place a high value on…