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Rising input costs encompassing raw materials, labour, and transportation have spurred producers to transfer these expenses onto consumers, resulting in a noticeable surge in retail prices for fresh fruits across 2022 and 2023. The consecutive waves…

The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns resulted in many changes in consumer habits, the impacts of which are still being felt throughout the consumer foodservice industry. One of these changes has been the increase in the number of consumers dining…

In 2023, value sales of indoor plants in Australia recorded a further increase, driven in part by the rising influence of biophilic designs. Biophilia, which translates to “love of nature”, involves the integration of natural elements within indoor…

Value sales via department stores in Australia notably slowed in 2023 compared to the previous year’s double-digit growth, ensuring they remained below pre-pandemic levels as the rising cost of living impacted consumers’ disposable incomes.…

This report provides a global overview of industrial trends from 2022 through to 2027 for the key manufacturing and service sector industries. Insights analyse long-term global trends that can help businesses adapt to changes in the production and…

This report analyses global production, consumption and prices of aluminium. While leading aluminium production giant, China, is struggling with looming energy crisis and disruptions in supply of raw materials, global production of aluminium is set…

This briefing examines how the commodity market for beef is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and consumption. The report also provides data and analysis of beef price dynamics, and key meat consuming industries.

This report analyses the global production, consumption and prices of copper. While leading copper production countries Chile and Peru are facing challenges in 2022 from rising social backlashes and environmental concerns, global production of copper…

The global wheat market in 2023 has seen a recovery in supply, following tight global supply and skyrocketing wheat prices in 2022 resulting from the onset of the war in Ukraine. Increased wheat exports from Russia, readjustments of supply chains and…

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

The global agriculture industry recorded moderate positive growth in 2022, mainly driven by high commodity prices and global food inflation. Climate change, natural disasters, rising labour shortages, geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism and…

This analysis explores the trends in the business services industry, assessing its performance in major global economies. It covers essential data such as production metrics, market size, import and export figures, industry expenses, profitability…

In 2022, construction grappled with rising interest rates and living costs, affecting residential, industrial and commercial sectors. Government commitments to infrastructure drove demand. Despite cost surges, solid demand allowed passing expenses to…

The briefing examines how education industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of education output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry’s costs, industry’s profitability and…

The energy industry recovered in 2021, given the rapidly increasing crude oil and natural gas prices, and lifting lockdown measures. Reopening global economies allowed for increasing mobility and industrial and commercial activities, stimulating…

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

The briefing examines how healthcare and social services industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of healthcare and social services output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports,…

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…

This report provides a global overview of commodity market trends from 2017 through to 2022, including price forecasts up to 2024 for the key commodities in the Agriculture, Energy and Metals sectors. Insights analyse long-term global trends that can…

The gum category is highly dependent on consumer mobility fuelling on-the go consumption. Gum had already been on a declining trend even before COVID-19, but mobility restrictions during the pandemic had a strong negative impact on the category, as…

Hair care in Australia experienced steady growth, driven by the ongoing skinification trend. The latter continued to influence category development, with an increasing number of hair care products incorporating premium skin care ingredients to…

Sales of headphones continue to see dynamic double-digit growth in retail volume terms in 2023, driven by the huge success of TWS earbuds. Favourable product features such as convenience for on-the-go use, longer battery life and easy compatibility…

Pharmacies in Australia maintained their position as the primary source of health products for local consumers in 2023. This position is despite supermarkets such as Coles and Woolworths expanding their product ranges to include medication. However,…

The health and wellness industry continues to grow in importance post-pandemic as consumers become more aware of the negative health impact of processed foods, seeking healthier foods and beverages from a range of claims such as natural, organic,…

This briefing examines how the healthcare and social services industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of healthcare and social services output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports,…

Demand for herbal/traditional products is set to continue to rise in 2023, driven by the health and wellness trend. As consumers seek to reduce their exposure to artificial ingredients and chemicals, Australians are becoming more and more interested…

In 2023, value sales of home and garden in Australia experienced a marginal decline following an increase the previous year. This was due to several factors, including the higher cost of living. As inflation swept Australia in 2023, it led to a rise…

Sales of home audio and cinema continue to decline in 2023, with consumers returning to their pre-pandemic lifestyle routines. Demand for home cinema and speaker systems saw strong growth during 2020 and 2021 largely due to enforced home seclusion…

In the broader home care industry, growth in unit prices remained relatively high in Australia in 2023. Amidst economic uncertainties, consumers proactively adjusted their spending habits, often by paring down the number of products in their shopping…

In spite of having recorded strong growth in 2020 and an even more dynamic performance in 2021, automatic dishwashing tablets continued to see increasing packaging unit volumes in 2022, primarily due to the convenience they offer to consumers.…

Despite a marginal decline for home furnishings in Australia in 2023, value sales remained above pre-pandemic levels. The Australian housing landscape, particularly in urban areas, is witnessing a rise in compact apartments and houses. This trend,…

In 2023, Ryobi (Techtronic Industries Australasia Pty Ltd) recorded more than 40% value growth in home improvement in Australia, driven by its leadership of power tools, where its range includes cordless drills and other corded power tools. Ryobi is…

In Australia, the demand for home insecticides saw solid retail volume and current value growth in 2023, with consumers continuing to show a preference for spray/aerosol insecticides due to their perceived efficacy. However, many other insecticides…

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…

Following several years of fluctuating performances, home products specialists in Australia recorded low, but positive, current value growth in 2023. Supply chains and logistics were thrown into chaos during the pandemic, creating a number of…

Sales of televisions saw robust growth during 2020 and 2021 as lockdowns and home seclusion encouraged many consumers to invest in new or replacement units. This was inevitably followed by a drop in sales in 2022 as restrictions were lifted and…

In 2023, homewares in Australia witnessed a convergence of functionality and aesthetics, with consumers prioritising practicality alongside visual appeal. Space-saving solutions became a dominant theme, as evidenced by the surge in popularity of…

Unlike many other apparel categories, hosiery is considered as a staple in wardrobes, with consumers regularly engaging in the purchase and replacement of these items. After seeing decline in 2020, the hosiery category has rebounded, and is set to be…

In 2023, Australia has witnessed a year of normalisation, as its residents settle into their new post-pandemic routines. With the end of restrictions and a reduction in anxiety about infection, Australians are embracing a return to their normal daily…

Folding cartons, the biggest pack type in hot drinks in Australia, has continued to grow in recent years, with this expected to continue over the forecast period. Folding cartons remain popular as they are seen as a convenient packaging option for…