China

Detergent tablets within detergents in laundry care – the largest home care category in China – recorded double-digit percentage growth in 2022, which benefited the packaging unit volume sales of its dominant pack type – other rigid containers.…

Oral care packaging remained the largest beauty and personal care packaging category in China in 2022 in terms of retail unit volume sales. Squeezable plastic tubes, folding cartons and blister and strip packs are the main packaging formats used in…

Economic freedom is negatively impacted by authoritarianism in China, with the state becoming increasingly repressive. The zero-COVID-19 policy has adversely affected the economy, but removal of restrictions could result in strong short-term…

Desktops and laptops in China are expected to witness a decline in retail volume sales in 2023, due to several factors. The prevailing economic downturn, coupled with high inflation, has resulted in reduced disposable incomes for consumers, impacting…

In 2023, consumer electronics in China is set to experience another year of overall decline as the country stumbles into its long-due post-COVID-19 recovery. The good news for consumer electronics manufacturers is that supply side constraints have…

Headphones is the winner in consumer electronics in China in 2023, with the key subcategory of TWS earbuds seeing healthy volume sales after its double-digit slump in 2022. That said, growth is still smaller than seen in previous years, due to…

Home audio and cinema in China is experiencing a downturn in 2023, following a temporary respite observed in 2020 during the pandemic lockdowns. The previous pandemic measures prompted financially affluent Chinese consumers to invest in sophisticated…

In 2023, the LCD TV market in China is poised to experience a decline in both sales value and volume. The demand for LCD TVs has exhibited a softening trend, with consumers expressing diminished intentions to make new purchases of LCD TVs. This shift…

Imaging devices remains in volume declines in 2023. On one hand, the category has gradually recovered from the impacts of chip shortage and supply chain disruptions, as a result of the global pandemic, which have since steadily returned to normal. On…

With advances in technology regarding multi-functional in-vehicle systems, the improvement of industrial policies, and consumers’ increasing demand for in-car entertainment equipment, the penetration of pre-installed in-car entertainment has grown,…