Hong Kong, China

Beer in Hong Kong recorded solid volume growth in 2023 through both off-trade and on-trade channels, fuelled by the gradual recovery of the economy and an increase in the number of large public events and gatherings being hosted following the easing…

Sales of bleach declined in Hong Kong in 2023 in both retail volume and current value terms. With the end of the pandemic, a large number of consumers elected to spend more time outside of their homes. As a result, the number of consumers demanding…

Booking through travel intermediaries is becoming increasingly popular amongst leisure travellers. Local consumers shifted to booking travel online during the pandemic due to greater convenience and accessibility. According to Euromonitor…

Following the relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions, the city witnessed a resurgence in foot traffic and an influx of tourists, leading to a revitalisation in demand for bottled water in Hong Kong. This rebound was particularly evident via…

Breakfast cereals is set to see growth in retail current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023, although retail volume sales are anticipated to remain fairly static. The resumption of office working has been leading to a shift in consumer demand from hot…

Hong Kong continued to rank as the best place to do business globally, thanks to its simple and efficient tax system, support to small and medium-sized enterprises, efficient banking system, investment incentives, well-developed infrastructure, high…

The consumption of butter in Hong Kong experienced robust total volume growth following the initial pandemic disruption. Over the course of recent years, butter consumption in Hong Kong has been consistently influenced by a variety of lifestyle…

After a difficult year in 2022, cafés/bars saw a significant rebound in current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023, although sales remained well below the pre-pandemic level. The coffee scene has become increasingly diverse in Hong Kong, with a wide…

After the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions, the city experienced a notable resurgence in foot traffic, accompanied by an influx of tourists, which had a positive impact on the on-trade sales of carbonates in Hong Kong. It also helped drive…

Demand for cat food in Hong Kong continues to rise, fuelled by the expanding cat population, while the premium segment emerges as the stronger performer in terms of value growth. Consumers actively choose snacks that have both taste and functionality…

There has been a decline in the number of high net worth individuals (HNWI) in Hong Kong since 2020. In response, charge card operators such as American Express and Diners Club are determined to customise their latest offers to better cater for this…

Sales of cheese in Hong Kong are expected to experience a significant retail current value boost in 2023, mainly due to a substantial rise in the average unit price. The overall unit price of cheese is set to increase by over 10% compared with the…

With the removal of lockdowns and the reopening of Hong Kong’s border, sales of childrenswear have notably rebounded in 2023. However, local demand for childrenswear remains tepid. The declining birth rate in Hong Kong was already placing pressure on…

Despite rising cocoa costs and supply chain disruptions, total demand for chocolate confectionery in Hong Kong continues to grow, with seasonal holidays emerging as a key growth driver. Seasonal chocolate and boxed assortments tend to be strong…

Following the removal of pandemic restrictions, demand for cider/perry in Hong Kong continued to improve in 2023 due to the strong performance of off-trade in the city. In addition, the sustained openings of on-trade outlets led to a marginal…

Following slowing growth post-pandemic, volume sales of cigarettes in Hong Kong declined in 2023, in line with a stronger fall in smoking prevalence among the adult population. This downward trend was despite the relaxation of pandemic-related rules,…

Demand for cigars in Hong Kong marginally improved in 2023, supporting sales through offline distribution channels in line with the waning impact of the pandemic. One notable development was the opening of cigar shops in the Tsim Sha Tsui East…

While coffee consumption is gradually shifting back to foodservice due to relaxed pandemic restrictions in Hong Kong, habit persistence ensures that demand through retail remains elevated. To combat this, foodservice brands are increasingly…

Historically, tourism expenditure has played a substantial role in contributing to sales of colour cosmetics in Hong Kong, contributing to at least 30% share. The reopening of borders and the recovery of tourist consumption had a positive impact on…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Hong Kong covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…