Hong Kong, China

The demand for and retail volume sales of other dairy products experienced decline even before the pandemic, primarily driven by a shift in consumer preference. Despite a year of respite in 2020, this shift was largely unaffected by the COVID-19…

The retail volume demand for drinking milk products in Hong Kong has gradually stabilised, subsequent to an unprecedented surge witnessed during the height of the pandemic, followed by a strong decline. Over the course of the pandemic, retail sales…

Digital camcorders are seeing positive volume growth in 2023, thanks to the return of out-of-home lifestyles and travel, whereby consumers enjoy recording their adventures. On the other hand, digital cameras continue to face competition from…

Computer sales in Hong Kong continue to fall in 2023, as after-effects from the pandemic continue to impact logistics, such as shipping and manufacturing. Added to which, due to lower consumers spending confidence, companies continue to witness…

Ice cream in Hong Kong is experiencing intensified competition amid shifting consumer behaviour, with brands investing in enhanced palatability and innovative flavours to capture demand in a city witnessing greater mobility outside of the home.…

The trend of clean beauty has expanded into hair care in Hong Kong, as consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of the ingredients featured in various beauty and personal care products. With growing awareness of health and wellbeing, there is a…

In 2023, value sales across much of home furnishings in Hong Kong recorded a further decline. The local market is becoming saturated with a variety of durable bath textiles, for instance, reducing the need for frequent replacements. Economic…

Glass jars, which are mainly used in instant coffee, continued to be the main pack type in the Hong Kong hot drinks market in 2023. They were also recording increasing packaging unit volumes in 2023, as were other widely used pack types, such as…

Street stalls/kiosks returned to growth in current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023, with transaction volumes and outlet numbers also rising. Street stalls/kiosks in Hong Kong have become synonymous with local delicacies, offering a wide range of…

Consumer foodservice saw growth in outlet numbers and transaction volumes in Hong Kong in 2023, along with significant current value growth. 2023 was a year of recuperation for consumer foodservice players in Hong Kong. The previous few years,…