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Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Hong Kong, China. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
On 30 April 2022, the sale of alternative smoking products came to an end in Hong Kong. The legislation prohibited the import, promotion, manufacturing, sale, or possession of any kind of alternative smoking product, including e-vapour products and…
In 2023, small local grocers maintained a similar performance to that seen in previous years in Hong Kong, with further current value growth. The positive performance was helped by residential areas remaining a stable and strong source of domestic…
The retail volume growth rate of small cooking appliances is set to slow in 2023, with this trend also expected to continue in the near future. One of the key reasons for this is the removal of all pandemic restrictions, thus local consumers have…
The importance of mental health continues to command attention, with sleep being recognised as a crucial factor for maintaining overall wellbeing. The demand for products that address mental health concerns has surged in Hong Kong prompting…
Beauty and personal care in Hong Kong greatly relies on tourism expenditure as a significant contributor to sales, representing at least 20% share pre-pandemic. The recovery of the tourism industry has played a crucial role in revitalising demand,…
Self-service cafeterias in Hong Kong experienced significant declines in transaction volumes and current value sales in 2023, largely due to the decreasing number of outlets for one of the main players, Marugame Seimen. However, the channel did…
Savoury snacks in Hong Kong continues to evolve, with health-conscious consumers facing an increasingly diverse selection of options. Competition has intensified, as brands drive new product innovation and retailers introduce international imports.…
In 2020, there was a spike in demand for oyster sauces and soy sauces, which boosted demand for packaging unit volumes in these product areas. Demand for packaging for both of these products had been either flatlining or even declining in the earlier…
Glass packaging remains the leading choice for sauces, dips and condiments in Hong Kong due to its transparency, perceived quality, inert properties, recyclability and customisation potential. Glass bottles and glass jars are seen as an optimum…
Since late 2022, the broader reopening of Hong Kong has unleashed a desire to travel amongst Hong Kong consumers. The revenge travel trend, which began in 2022, has continued to shape consumer behaviour in 2023. As a result, due to the resumption of…
RTDs in Hong Kong recorded significant on-trade volume growth as pandemic restrictions were fully removed in early 2023, leading to an increasing number of consumers visiting bars and clubs to socialise. At-home parties also remained popular as a…
The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions has had a significant impact on the city, leading to a resumption of foot traffic and an increase in tourist flows. As a result, there has been a noticeable rise in impulse beverage purchases, particularly among…
RTD coffee in Hong Kong regained growth momentum in 2023 to fully recover in off-trade volume terms to pre-pandemic levels. Its performance was driven by several key factors that aligned with changing consumer behaviour and economic conditions. With…
Rice, pasta and noodles is expected to see total volume growth in Hong Kong in 2023, with the anticipated volume decline in retail expected to be offset by growth in foodservice. In 2023, rice and pasta in Hong Kong are set to experience slight…
In general, the growth of the category has been driven by unit price increases caused by the rising cost of raw materials. However, manufacturers are reluctant to raise their retail prices significantly, as consumers are sensitive to price increases.…
Retail saw another year of solid current value growth in Hong Kong in 2023. However, the increase was mainly due to the low base, and sales were unable to recover to the 2018 level – pre-pandemic and protests. Nevertheless, benefiting from the…
After many years of double-digit current value growth for retail e-commerce in Hong Kong, sales turned to slight decline in 2023. At the beginning of February 2023 the Hong Kong Government implemented the full resumption of travel, with Hong Kong…
Adult incontinence saw steady growth in both volume and value sales in 2023. The continued ageing of the population in Hong Kong provides a solid customer base for this category, for both retail and AFH adult incontinence products. According to Hong…
Demand for freezers in Hong Kong is expected to continue to decline in volume terms in 2023, due to the continued trend of small living spaces. Therefore, many people prefer refrigeration appliances such as fridge-freezers, which have combined…
COVID-19 has had a mixed effect on ready meals packaging. There was a significant spike in demand for frozen ready meals, dried ready meals and shelf stable ready meals in 2020, for example, while demand for chilled ready meals declined in this year.…