Australia

Inflation and supply chain issues have impacted categories across the soft drinks industry post-pandemic. The scarcity and soaring costs of primary and secondary packaging materials, such as glass, recycled plastic, and aluminium, have also impacted…

Soft drinks manufacturers have been contending with rising input costs and challenges to production caused by escalating energy costs, supply chain blockages, increased transportation costs, and surging prices for primary packaging materials.…

Soft drinks manufacturers have grappled with increasing costs and production hurdles, stemming from soaring energy prices, supply chain bottlenecks, elevated transportation expenses, and surging prices for primary packaging materials, such as corn…

In 2023, Australia has witnessed a gradual return to normalcy, as the nation has emerged from the pandemic’s grip. Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 started at a slower pace compared with many other countries due to prolonged restrictions, with…

Inflationary pressures have been dampening volume growth within soft drinks, as the higher cost of living for consumers is tightening their discretionary spending. The surge in unit prices across most soft drinks categories has been impacting…

The number of users of medical cannabis in Australia continued to grow in 2023, driven by growing public acceptance of cannabis legalisation. More and more Australians are supportive of improving access to and the safety of medical cannabis through…

This briefing examines how the high-tech goods industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of high-tech goods output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry…

The briefing examines how the transport and storage industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of transport and storage output. The report also provides data for production, market size, industry costs, industry…

In 2023, luggage is set to continue its volume and current value growth trajectory in the Australian market, building on the robust sales rebound it experienced in 2022 following the relaxation of pandemic restrictions and the resurgence of travel.…

Lab-grown diamonds have witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity in the Australian market, and their appeal has continued to grow in 2023. One of the primary factors driving this trend is the increasing competitiveness of lab-grown diamonds in…