Australia

After demand for dishwashers in Australia had already been seeing a slowdown in 2022, volume sales are set to turn to decline 2023. The persistent challenges stemming from the ongoing pandemic, including disruptions in the supply chain and shortages…

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,…

Following a notable drop in volume sales of food preparation appliances in 2022, as consumers returned to restaurants to enjoy the experience of dining out, and resumed social activities after a complete lifting of pandemic restrictions, the year…

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…

Ongoing shortages of raw materials and labour, coupled with rising inflation, resulted in delays for major infrastructure projects and first home builds during the review period. The impact on the housing market has been evident, and with interest…

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.…

Microwaves, much like other major kitchen appliances, has faced subdued demand in 2023, due to the prevailing inflationary crisis, leading consumers to restrain their spending on renovation and appliance upgrades. Despite this, the rising cost of…

Amidst the challenges posed by the inflationary crisis, volume demand for personal care appliances is set to decline in 2023. Consumers have redirected their spending towards more essential products, leaving personal care appliances with less demand…

In 2023, refrigeration appliances is set to encounter declines in both retail volume and current value terms, due to escalating cost-of-living pressures, which continue to exert strain on household expenditure. The Australian economic landscape has…

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…