Hong Kong, China

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…