Australia

Asian speciality drinks, the availability of which was once confined to smaller Asian grocers, have now expanded their presence to the shelves of mainstream grocery retailers in Australia. Historically, this category enjoyed a steady consumer base in…

Sydney maintains its position as Australia's most populous city, driving a strong consumer market. High internet connectivity enables 5G adoption and digital transformation in cities. Sydney leads in labour market and economic strength, while Perth,…

Population growth in Australia will be driven by positive natural change and net migration. The country has an immigration policy focused on economic development, attracting skilled workers to cities. The rise in live births will support spending in…

The Australian population is expected to increase over 2022 and 2040, driven primarily by immigration, increasing life expectancies and to a lesser extent, stable birth rates. Single households will continue growing, presenting opportunities for…

Overall away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene in Australia experienced notable volume and current value growth rates in 2023. Growth in retail tissue was driven by several factors, including persistent hygiene habits formed during the pandemic, the…

In 2023, baby and child-specific products in Australia experienced a further increase in value sales growth. Among these products, baby and child-specific sun care stood out with remarkable value growth. This surge can be attributed to Australian…

While milk formula is set to see slight retail current value growth in 2023, overall value sales will still be below those seen in 2019. The daigou channel (people who travel overseas to buy goods for someone who lives in China) accounted for a…

Plastic pouches continued to account for the largest pack type share in Australian baby food in 2023, driven by their leadership in prepared baby food, which is the largest baby food category in unit volume sales terms. Plastic pouches are relatively…

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.…

Baked goods is set to see notable retail volume and current value growth in 2023, driven by increased demand, as Australians have opted to eat at home more frequently due to the rising cost of living. This trend has been further amplified by the…

Bath and shower in Australia exhibited improved demand in 2023, following two consecutive years of retail volume declines. Product innovation played a significant role in driving category growth, as brands introduced new formulations and features to…

Despite facing significant cost-of-living pressures in 2023, beauty and personal care in Australia exhibited resilience amid economic challenges. This resilience was particularly evident in the premium segment, which recorded strong growth despite a…

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…

Premiumisation has been a consistent trend in alcoholic drinks in the local market, with consumers favouring the higher quality of premium beer in Australia, despite the higher associated cost. However, the consumption of premium lager has been in…