Indonesia

In 2023, eye care is expected to maintain healthy retail volume and current value growth, although the rates of increase are set to be slower than in the previous year. Eye care products are considered a necessity, since eye health is considered…

Diarrhoea is a common problem, but it is still the cause of many childhood deaths throughout the world, including in Indonesia. Apart from causing pain and even death, diarrhoea can also hinder a child’s growth and development, because it can cause…

In 2023, dietary supplements is only set to see low current value growth, but will maintain the gains seen during the pandemic. Meanwhile, although retail volume sales are expected to decline in around half the categories, this is after seeing a peak…

In Indonesia, according to data from the Indonesian Paediatrician Association (IDAI), around 7-35% of babies aged 6-12 months experience nappy (diaper) rash. With Indonesia’s population, that means between two million and 10 million babies suffer…

Although the pandemic is considered over, this is not expected to immediately reduce sales of OTC cough and cold medicines in Indonesia in 2023, with both retail volume and current value growth set to continue across most categories. However, the…

Overall consumer health is set to maintain growth in current value terms in 2023, although this is expected to be slower than in the previous three years. The pandemic has ceased to have a notable impact in Indonesia, and there are many categories…

In the context of transforming the health system in Indonesia, one of the agendas currently being pursued by the Ministry of Health is to increase pharmaceutical resilience by increasing domestic production of the top 10 value medicines, which…

Yoghurt remains the best-performing product within the category in 2023, with a number of local producers entering the arena during the pandemic when the logistics of importing goods became more complex and costly. For example, The Good Gut started…

Soy drinks is the best-known and most popular plant-based dairy sub-category in Indonesia, followed by mung bean milk. Soy drinks have a long history in Indonesia and are enjoyed by many consumers. Their positioning is not so much as a milk…

The performance of cream in Indonesia has been bolstered by the emergence of small and medium-sized bakery enterprises (SMEs). The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many consumers to explore alternative sources of income, leading to a proliferation of SME…

Growth in drinking milk, especially fresh milk, in Indonesia has been significantly supported by the rise of quick commerce. With their efficient delivery systems, quick commerce platforms such as Astro and Happy Fresh offer fast and reliable…

Dairy products and alternatives in Indonesia has experienced positive growth in recent years, primarily driven by increased health and wellness awareness among local consumers who believe consuming more dairy is good for gut health and generally…

The COVID-19 pandemic increased awareness and acceptance of cheese in Indonesia, which continues in 2023. During lockdown there was increased interest in cooking and baking at home, and cheese became more widely used as an ingredient. In addition,…

Butter and spreads maintains positive growth in 2023, thanks to a combination of factors, including a return to on-the-go lifestyles and trends which emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Butter and spreads are commonly used in preparing quick…

In Indonesia, current value sales of powdered milk formula have been primarily driven by price increases. However, price sensitivity among local consumers has led to a more cautious approach towards purchasing powdered milk formula. Moreover, the…

Both foodservice and retail packaging unit volumes for alcoholic drinks saw major declines in Indonesia in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country and restrictions on mobility and foodservice were imposed. However, in both 2021 and 2022,…

The Indonesian travel industry is showing significant expansion in 2023. The main reason behind this growth is the revocation of the PPKM (Community Activities Restrictions Enforcement) policy at the end of 2022, which has resulted in much greater…

In 2023, tourism flows are expected to show a significant increase compared to 2022. This has already been seen in the first quarter of 2023. Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, Timor Leste and India were still the countries that made the largest…

In 2023, the hotel occupancy rate has again shown an increase, although it has not yet recovered to the figure seen in 2019, immediately before the outbreak of COVID-19. However, several cities in Central Java, such as Solo City, have recorded…

Online bookings are showing a significant growth trend in 2023. The repeal of PPKM at the end of 2022 has had a very positive impact on this category. Various promos offered by OTA, especially special price promotions for orders on certain dates, are…