Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Pakistan. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Despite growing consumer awareness and the presence of questionable brands and products in the direct selling channel, the channel continues to remain relevant, particularly in rural areas where malls and shopping centres are fewer in number. In…
There is an Increasing prevalence of digestive problems in Pakistan due to sedentary lifestyles and increased consumption of processed food, which in turn is driving demand for digestive remedies. Popular digestive remedies include antacids,…
Value sales for dietary supplements continue to be low in Pakistan and significantly lower than for vitamins. However, it is expected to register healthy growth in 2023, as wealthier consumers take increasingly take a preventative approach to their…
Skin diseases across all age groups continues to drive growth for dermatologicals. Skin diseases are common in rural areas due to poor hygiene and in urban areas due to overcrowded neighbourhoods, with many having no access to proper sanitary…
Depilatories in Pakistan witnessed significant growth in 2023, driven by an increasing number of women joining the workforce. This demographic shift has led to higher spending on personal care products, particularly in grooming categories. Pakistani…
Deodorant sprays continued to account for the majority of value sales, as sprays are readily available in stores throughout the country and it is easy to find different brands with various characteristics, odours, and unit prices. This trend reflects…
Stubborn inflation and price rises remained a key trend in 2023, as in the previous year, taking its toll on the buying power of consumers in Pakistan. Retail volume sales have been affected alongside the performance of dairy manufacturers. In…
As people become more aware of the importance of self-care, there is a growing demand for OTC medications to treat cough and cold. Access to healthcare is limited and as such it is easier to buy OTC medications. Therefore, despite the increase in…
The cooking ingredients and meals industry in Pakistan is navigating a challenging landscape shaped by inflationary pressures. As inflation rises, consumers are becoming increasingly price-sensitive, prompting a shift towards more cost-effective…
Pakistan’s economy continues to struggle and the government secured a further USD3 billion bailout with the IMF in July 2023, avoiding an impending default. Inflation continues to be very high and is being driven by several factors, including…
Unlike most other soft drinks in Pakistan in 2023, the performance was positive for concentrates, which registered healthy volume growth. Part of the reason for the healthy growth is that powder concentrates in particular are more affordable than…
In 2023, colour cosmetics in Pakistan witnessed double-digit value growth in sales, primarily driven by inflationary pressures, while volume growth remained modest. The product area benefited from ongoing population expansion, supporting volume…
While tea continued to be the most popular hot drink in Pakistan, coffee registered modest volume growth, partly supported by continuing population growth. Instant coffee continued to dominate retail channels, with only minimal volume sales for fresh…
In Pakistan, cigars remained the most popular product within cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco, with value sales for the three latter products being negligible. That being said, volume sales are also low for cigars, though cigars registered…
In 2023, volume sales for cigarettes in Pakistan fell by over a quarter. This was due to significant tax hikes, with the sales tax increasing to 18%, from 17% and the Federal Excise Duty increasing by 146%. At the same time as these significant tax…
Demand for chocolate confectionery in Pakistan remains robust in 2023, despite the every-increasing rate of inflation. Soaring raw material and production costs are forcing manufacturers to look at ways to reduce unit costs. Many have shifted towards…
The rapid urbanisation across all regions of Pakistan is fuelling growth of cheese in 2023, alongside the increasing interest in Western lifestyles and diets, which is largely due to the increasing exposure to social media among affluent urban…
With inflation even higher than in 2022, consumers felt the financial pinch and as a result, volume sales of carbonates fell in 2023. That being said, competition remained tight and players looked to compete with each other by introducing or even…
The sale of unpackaged butter and ghee products in rural areas remains strong in Pakistan. However, urban consumers are becoming more hygiene conscious and are looking for more convenient butter and ghee formats, with many opting for packaged…
While breakfast cereal is expected to register double-digit value growth, constant value growth is expected to be minimal and volume sales are expected to fall. Continuing soaring inflation dampens volume growth, in spite of population growth, as…