Philippines

All categories of large cooking appliances witnessed retail volume increases in 2023, although there were divergences in terms of the pace of growth. In retail volume terms, built-in models continued to dominate large cooking appliances in the…

Volume sales of juice saw relatively modest growth in 2023, with demand remaining below pre COVID-19 levels. Juice drinks, the largest product area, came under pressure during the pandemic, when the closure of schools throughout the Philippines…

The combination of ethical, environmental, and quality considerations, coupled with effective marketing strategies, is contributing to the rising popularity of brands offering lab-grown diamonds in the Philippines. Lab-grown diamonds are often…

Vintage classic jeans brands are seen to stand the test of time and are known for their quality. The growing popularity of vintage classic jeans in the Philippines has been due to a combination of style preferences, sustainability concerns, cyclical…

In 2022, the Philippines was characterised by low-income households; however, per capita gross income is projected to increase in real terms between 2022 and 2027. The Middle Youth population is set to become the dominant group in the top-income…

There is a declining interest in in-car navigation in the Philippines as newer cars are now generally already equipped with built-in navigation systems, resulting in less demand for in-car navigation. Furthermore, greater smartphone penetration and…

Imaging devices experienced a huge decline in demand during the review period with this pattern continuing into 2023. Whereas in the past consumers would often buy digital cameras to take on holiday or for special occasions such as weddings this…

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…

Hypermarkets in the Philippines recorded positive growth in in current value terms in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than the previous year. Sales were boosted an increase in mobility, which was evidenced by higher foot traffic in mall-based and…

The number of households in the Philippines grew in 2022, with couples with children remaining the leading household type. Disposable income per household is projected to rise in real terms over 2022 and 2027, while the unemployment rate is set to…