Indonesia

The meals and soup category experienced another year of positive growth in 2023, both in total volume and value terms. Ready meals was a key contributor to the category’s development during the year, specifically frozen ready meals. The growing urban…

The edible oils category experienced another year of decline in 2023, both in volume and value terms, following contraction in the previous year. The fact that the CPO (crude palm oil) price had not yet fallen was a key reason for this performance.…

Discounting activities, consumers’ busier lifestyles and demand for more convenient, practical cooking solutions, especially amongst middle to upper income consumers, spurred growth in cooking ingredients and meals in Indonesia in 2023. Considerable…

Vacuum cleaners saw a rapid surge in popularity in Indonesia during the review period, with this pattern continuing in 2023. Many middle- to upper-income urban consumers are recognising the convenience and effectiveness of using these products to…

The market for small cooking appliances in Indonesia continues to be dominated by two products, namely freestanding hobs and rice cookers. These products are considered essential by most consumers and as such, saw an increase in demand during the…

Refrigeration appliances continued to see healthy growth in retail volume terms in 2023. This was fuelled by a number of factors, including a growing population, rising living standards, urbanisation and the busier lifestyles of urban consumers,…

Retail volume sales of personal care appliances witnessed significant growth in during the review period. This was reflective of a cultural shift, whereby an increasing number of Indonesians placed greater emphasis on their appearance. With most…

The trend towards urbanisation helped to drive demand for microwaves in 2023, with the category showing significant growth over the previous year in retail volume terms. Modern families, especially in large cities, lead increasingly busy lives and…

Large cooking appliances saw accelerated growth in retail volume terms in 2023, supported by better economic conditions, which prompted Indonesians to upgrade their kitchens with more modern and efficient cooking solutions. Manufacturers also focused…

The use of local laundry services served as a threat to the performance of home laundry appliances in 2023. Indonesian consumers appreciate the value and convenience of these facilities, which enable them to have their clothes washed and dried at…