Hong Kong, China

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…

In 2023, demand for concentrates in Hong Kong faced stagnation, primarily due to low demand and a lack of growth in the larger value segment of liquid concentrates. Despite the resumption of active lifestyles following the easing of COVID-19…

Flexible plastic is the leading pack type used in confectionery packaging in Hong Kong due to its versatile properties. This type of packaging is pliable and can easily adapt to different shapes. Other advantages of flexible plastic packaging include…

Asian Pacific economies were hard hit by COVID-19, leading to setback in construction activities in the first half of 2020. Robust Chinese recovery, however, boosted construction output in the second half of the year. Heavy infrastructure…

Consumer appliances is set to see modest retail volume growth in Hong Kong in 2023, due to the removal of pandemic restrictions and subsequent economic growth. Certain categories, such as air treatment products, and in particular refrigeration…

Since the reopening of borders in the fourth quarter of 2022, there has been a significant increase in the desire of Hong Kong residents to travel abroad, following three years of pandemic-induced restrictions. Throughout 2023, there has been a…

2023 is a challenging year for consumer electronics, due to a combination of plateauing growth in several key categories – namely, computers, in-home consumer electronics, and smartphones, as well as a sluggish overall sales rebound following the…

Consumer foodservice through standalone experienced a strong rebound in current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023, with growth primarily driven by price increments. As the economy rebounded and consumer confidence returned, foodservice establishments…

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,…

Post-pandemic 2023 saw lifted restrictions lead to the return of tourists to Hong Kong and a rebound in tourism consumption, particularly for OTC products. Mainland Chinese tourists, who were once a key consumer group for these products, began to…