Indonesia

Contact lenses is set to see current value growth in Indonesia in 2024. In an era in which self-expression is key, the younger generation often look for ways to stand out and express their personalities through style and appearance. To do so they…

Apparel and footwear specialists saw further current value growth in Indonesia in 2023. In the post-COVID-19 environment, consumer experience has become increasingly important, with consumers expecting comfort and unique design in stores. Gen Z and…

Beauty and personal care in Indonesia registered positive growth in both volume and current value terms in 2023,. As the country emerged from the pandemic, consumers spent more time outside the home, which meant that they were more likely to use…

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…

Personal luxury retail value sales increased by 12% in 2023 to reach IDR18.7 trillion, supporting growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Kering SA, Luvitasindo PT and Chanel SA. The category’s value sales growth in 2023 was boosted by…

Wound care is set to see slow retail volume growth in 2023, along with slightly higher current value growth. Local consumers tend to use sticking plasters as a first recourse for treating slight punctures, cuts, and other wounds. Some parents carry…

In 2023, overall vitamins is expected to maintain current value growth, although volume sales are set to turn to decline. However, this is unlikely to be part of a larger trend, as a return to growth is expected in the forecast period. It is more…

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 recent years, headphones have evolved from being a mere accessory to an integral part of a person’s lifestyle, particularly among the young generations in Indonesia. Propelled by the development and adoption of True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds,…

In 2023 Indonesia’s economic landscape is showing an enduring resilience coupled with promising prospects, standing strong amid global economic shifts. The Minister of Finance stated in the year that macroeconomic variables, fiscal and monetary…

Multi Bintang Indonesia PT Tbk continues to lead the Indonesian beer category, with its strength founded on its wide range of products - which includes but is not limited to lager, flavoured lager, low alcohol and non alcoholic beer - as well as…

Mass beauty and personal care products continued to outsell their premium counterparts in Indonesia in 2023. These products remain the most affordable option for the majority of the population, many of whom do not have the financial resources to…

Traditional and connected watches registered relatively modest growth in constant value terms in 2023, when compared to the previous year. This was due to the declining fortunes of quartz analogue watches, which represented the largest category in…

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,…

Following a two-year period of steady growth, demand for both men’s and women’s jeans declined in 2023, as cash-strapped consumers cut back on non-essential expenditure Compared to many other items of apparel, a pair of jeans is less subject to…

Retail volume sales of hosiery in Indonesia managed to achieve only modest growth in 2023, with demand remaining well below pre-pandemic levels. The category saw a better performance in 2021 and 2022, following the return of Indonesians to their…

Tourist visitor levels in Indonesia were seen to recover in 2023, despite global macroeconomic pressures such as high inflation and the rapid escalation of living costs. This is an improvement on previous years when the pandemic was preventing people…

In 2023, sleep aids is set to maintain positive retail volume and current value growth. Different ages have different needs when it comes to sleep; for example, younger children need around 10 hours of sleep, teenagers eight hours, adults six hours,…

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 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…