Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Australia. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Retail tissue in Australia saw low retail volume growth in 2023, and a more dynamic current value increase, experiencing high single-digit growth. However, challenges such as rising unit prices and supply chain disruptions persisted, albeit to a…
The strong retail volume and current value growth expected in rice, pasta, and noodles in 2023 overall has been significantly propelled by factors such as temporary immigration flows to Australia, and an increasing preference for home cooking due to…
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…
The resilience of RTDs in Australia resulted in further double-digit volume growth through both on-trade and off-trade channels in 2023. A substantial proportion of the category is comprised of spirit-based RTDs, with the latter’s growth levels…
Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence in Australia saw volume and current value growth in 2023. The policy and pre-budget submission by the Continence Foundation of Australia for 2023-2024 continues to tackle the stigma and restrictions associated with…
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…
In 2023, glass bottles continued to maintain their dominance in packaging unit volume terms in chilli sauces, and also continued to gain share in this category. Glass bottles are inert, meaning they do not react chemically with the contents of the…
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…
Ikea Restaurant remained the only chained self-service cafeteria operating in Australia in 2023, with 10 outlets throughout the country. With only 13 independent self-service cafeterias in operation in Australia, it is unsurprising to see Ikea…
In 2023, skin care in Australia witnessed robust growth, with both mass and premium segments showing positive trends. However, the pressure of rising living costs continued to impact consumers' discretionary spending, prompting a shift in…
Australian consumers have become increasingly aware of the need for high-quality sleep to improve their overall health. With sleep experts recommending over seven hours of sleep for adults for the best result, consumers are searching for ways to not…
Throughout 2023, the persistent trend of weak demand and significant decline in volume sales, observed since 2022, has continued, as the world gradually returns to pre-pandemic norms. Consumers are shifting their focus away from home-related…
A culturally diverse population means that the landscape of small local grocers in Australia is rich with variety, with local shops sourcing products from around the world. This means that many small local grocers sell products which consumers…