Australia

The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to influence the landscape of other hot drinks, driven by Australians spending more time at home compared with pre-pandemic times. This growth in at-home consumption occasions has provided ample…

Demand for other pet food in Australia is marginally improving following 2023’s volume decline, with the latter driven by local consumers enjoying greater mobility and spending less time at home. Some consumers have also shifted to home-made meals…

In 2022, several major trends were significantly impacting the packaging landscape in Australia, reflecting the growing emphasis on sustainability, waste reduction and eco-conscious choices. One key trend is the increasing importance of…

Compared with previous years, the rate of vaccination for children in Australia has declined in 2023, leaving the younger demographic more vulnerable to colds and flu. Given the nation endured an extended influenza season, sickness amongst children…

In the challenging economic climate of 2023, personal accessories is navigating a landscape marked by hyperinflation and economic uncertainty. The slowing of sales growth observed in the latter half of 2022 appears to be continuing in 2023, as…

Amidst the challenges posed by the inflationary crisis, volume demand for personal care appliances is set to decline in 2023. Consumers have redirected their spending towards more essential products, leaving personal care appliances with less demand…

Personal luxury retail value sales rose by 9% in 2023 to reach AUD8.6 billion, supporting growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Louis Vuitton Australia Pty Ltd and L’Oréal Australia Pty Ltd. 2023 value sales growth was boosted by…

Australia is one of the freest economies in the world, with limited corruption and improving government finances. The economy is facing slowing growth and inflation continues to be high, but the export environment is becoming more favourable as…

Pet care in Australia continues to face challenges amid the economic slowdown, but is still demonstrating resilience and growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2024. Pet care spending is the last category consumers consider reducing,…

Value growth of pet products in Australia remains fairly stable, as consumers continue to prioritise their pets' needs despite the high cost of living. Due to financial constraints, pet owners are visiting veterinary clinics and grooming services…

Plant-based milk has been growing steadily in Australia, maintaining both value and volume growth, when its dairy counterparts have struggled to grow in terms of the latter measure. In a more recent development, the growth of oat milk has also been…

Plant-based milk remains the dominant product in plant-based dairy in Australia, with the overall category continuing to benefit from the growing veganism trend in Australia in 2023. This trend is significantly impacting the popularity of plant-based…

In 2023 polishes saw a retail volume decline in Australia, while minor growth was seen in current value terms. The ongoing poor volume performance was influenced by several factors. As people returned to offices and social activities, they tended to…

Portable players is now limited to sales of e-readers and wireless speakers in Australia with the latter dominating category sales and driving growth in 2023. Wireless speakers are marketed towards younger consumers, who place a high value on…

While remote working has become a staple arrangement for many Australians, the idea of working remotely every day has been phased out. Many employees are returning to the office five days a week, while others have a hybrid arrangement which sees them…

Value sales of premium and luxury cars remained fairly static at AUD11.3 billion in 2023, owing mainly to the challenges across the macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape. The shortage of new luxury cars available was a bottleneck for the industry.…

In 2023, premium beauty and personal care in Australia experienced a strong rebound after a period of slowing value sales growth the previous year. This slowdown in 2022 was influenced by various factors, including exceptional performances the…

Processed fruit and vegetables is set to experience growth in current value terms in 2023, primarily driven by rising unit prices. However, volume consumption is also expected to see a slight increase, due to more people opting to cook at home in…

In 2023, thin wall plastic containers continued to gain unit volume share from metal food cans in shelf stable fruit. As thin wall plastic containers provide a balance between protection, convenience and cost-effectiveness. This makes them a popular…

In 2023, flexible plastic, already the leading pack type in frozen processed meat, was also continuing to gain share in this category. Flexible plastic provides a barrier that helps protect the meat from freezer burn, which can occur when air meets…