Philippines

Ice cream suffered heavy losses in 2020 following the outbreak of COVID-19 and the introduction of restrictions, but the category has since been on the path to recovery. This began in 2021 as sales were boosted by e-commerce and continued into 2022…

It has been a challenging few years for sales of gum in the Philippines. The discretionary character of gum makes it is easy for consumers to sacrifice gum, especially if they have limited finances, which many have as a result of the economic impact…

Sales of chocolate confectionery remained stable during 2020 and 2021 as sales benefited from robust at-home consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the category has seen stronger growth in 2022 and 2023 with demand picking up as…

Flexible plastic continued to account for the vast majority of the packaging unit volumes used in the home care industry in the Philippines in 2022. Flexible plastic also saw strong growth in 2022 as the country experienced a rise in inflation in…

In 2022, the Philippines struggled with monetary freedom and judicial effectiveness, and has seen a decline in its tax burden ranking. However, the country’s flexible business regulations, convenient location and financial sector improvements have…