Australia

In the dynamic footwear landscape in Australia, a tale of resilience and adaptability is unfolding. Despite facing headwinds from economic slowdown and soaring inflation, footwear is set to sustain steady growth in both retail volume and current…

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…

The persistent wave of inflation, causing a surge in prices across various goods and services, has compelled consumers to reassess their shopping habits and make budgetary adjustments, in order to cope with the rising costs. Fresh fish and seafood,…

Despite the disruption from the pandemic over the last three years, fine wine/champagne and spirits managed to post steady growth in Australia throughout this period, due to the strong demand for retail products to be enjoyed at home during the…

2023 is witnessing a continuation of some of the key trends from the previous year. Credit card spend remains significant in 2023, despite seeing a marginal decline compared to 2022, and this is largely due to the rising cost of living experienced by…

The demand for eyewear in Australia continues to grow in 2024, albeit it at a marginally slower rate compared to the previous year. Growth of contact lenses continues to be driven by daily disposable lenses (DD), which remains the preferred option…

Eye health is an ongoing concern for Australians, with this worsening for many people over the last five years. With rates of chronic eye conditions such as myopia increasing amongst consumers, there is growing demand for eye care products to help…

Tourism levels in Australia showed signs of recovery in 2023, despite the macroeconomic backdrop of high inflation and rising food and fuel costs triggered by the war in Ukraine. This represented an improvement on 2021 and 2022, when restrictions…

Growth in off-trade and on-trade value sales of energy drinks is set to remain robust throughout 2023, largely driven by broader inflationary pressures causing increases in unit prices across the category. Energy drinks emerged as one of the…

Sales in eggs return to good volume growth, although supply chain issues continue to create some challenges. In a cross-category trend, the food industry in Australia continues to face some challenges connected to supply chains. Although emerging…

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,…

In 2023, Australia’s real GDP growth slowed to 2.0%, but still surpassed the average growth of developed economies. Following a projected further deceleration in 2024, the economy is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 2.1% over 2023-2028, supported by…

The full-fat fresh milk category has seen consistent growth in the last decade, and in 2023 is expected to account for over 70% of overall sales of fresh milk in Australia. Prior to this return to growth, skimmed (fat-free) milk was trending upwards,…

Despite low volume growth of dog food in Australia, mainly driven by falling demand for wet dog food, premium dry dog food remains a strong performer in 2024. Notwithstanding financial pressures, consumers continue to prioritise the wellbeing of…

In 2023, dishwashing experienced notable increases in retail volume and current value sales in Australia, largely driven by the trend of cooking at home. This was influenced by various factors, including higher interest rates and the increased cost…

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…

Discounters in Australia continued to perform well in 2023, as inflation in the country reached as high as 7-8% for groceries and the lack of wage increases left local consumers struggling to pay for essentials. This scenario encouraged an increasing…

Compared to the double-digit growth experienced the previous year, direct selling in Australia recorded a more subdued performance in 2023, facing greater competition from e-commerce, with local consumers continuing to be attracted to the many…

Technological advances are creating unprecedented change across consumer-facing industries. The Digital Consumer Survey, fielded in March and April, offers insight into the pace and depth of this evolution, tracking consumer behaviour, attitudes,…

Diarrhoeal remedies is set to see solid growth in Australia in 2023, with more Australians finding themselves in need of such products compared with previous years. Australians are spending more time outside the home, and are once again vulnerable to…

Rising inflation in 2023 is placing downwards pressure on disposable incomes in Australia, which is having a significant impact on discretionary spending. While there is still robust interest in dietary supplements, such products are expensive, and…

Dermatologicals is set to see a strong performance in 2023, with all the major categories seeing mid to high single-digit growth in retail current value terms. Antifungals (topical antifungals and vaginal antifungals) is one of the largest categories…

Amid a cost-of-living crisis, consumer focus on value has heightened in Australia. There is growing demand for multifunctional products that offer both value and convenience. Recent product innovation in depilatories has focused on skin care…

Just as consumers are tailoring their choice of fragrance to suit various occasions, they are now applying a similar approach to selecting deodorants in Australia. Rather than relying on one deodorant exclusively, local consumers are building…

The decline of cash was already evident in Australia prior to the pandemic, with the tough regulations imposed during this period causing the decline to rapidly accelerate. Cash usage has failed to rebound with many consumers and businesses having…

The dairy industry has been faced with a combination of challenges throughout 2023, impacting its overall output and performance. Headlining the difficulties has been the high rate of inflation for dairy products. According to the ABS Consumer Price…

Due to their versatile nature, PET bottles continued to gain share from HDPE bottles in fresh milk packaging in 2023. PET bottles are lightweight, which makes them easier to handle and transport, while also offering resistance to breakage. PET…

The report will explore the key themes transforming consumer behaviour in Asia Pacific in the world beyond the pandemic, namely Digital Living, Rethink Wellness, Sustainable Living, Make My Life Easier and Search for Experiences, and the strategies…

Amid the rising cost of living in Australia, credit spend increased significantly in 2022, while the number of transactions has continued to rise in 2023 as consumers use their credit cards for smaller, more frequent purchases. However, the number of…