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Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Taiwan. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Menstrual care in Taiwan saw a improved performance in current value terms in 2023. However, this was attributable to inflationary pressures, as rising raw material and supply chain costs, combined with a reduction in the number of promotional…
In 2023, men’s grooming products in Taiwan registered positive retail value, with volume sales driven by fragrances and skin care. Korean and Japanese trends increasingly impact beauty and grooming preferences. Korean male celebrities usually have…
The resurgence of travel and dining out in 2023, following the post-COVID-19 era, has redirected consumption from off-trade to on-trade channels in Taiwan. With increased time spent on travel and dining at restaurants, there has been a noticeable…
In 2023, mass beauty and personal care products in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, with lip and foundation products being best sellers. Following the removal of COVID-19 masks, consumers have been investing in lip products again,…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in Taiwan grew by 9% in 2023 in current terms to amount to TWD502.9 billion. Development was still widely defined by a return to more normal consumer behaviour in terms of working, shopping, and spending on luxury…
Hotels in Taiwan continued to bounce back in 2023, although the number of room nights remained below pre-pandemic levels. The sector suffered during the pandemic, due to mobility restrictions, with resulted in some hotels closing, or becoming…
Within limited-service restaurants in Taiwan, McDonald's collaborated with the famous Japanese manga series Dragon Ball, featuring its illustrations on exclusive packaging, meals and trading cards for fans to collect. This iconic anime successfully…
Laundry care recorded positive retail value growth in 2023, driven by rising price points. Rising inflation and raw materials costs, alongside domestic and international shipping costs, resulted in higher costs across all laundry care products.…
Following a fast increase in sales caused by the robust real estate market from 2020 to 2022, large cooking appliances slowed down in 2023. This was especially the case as many subcategories, including built-in hobs and cooker hoods, tend to be…
100% juice was the most dynamic of the main juice categories in Taiwan in off-trade volume growth terms in 2023. This was primarily due to the increasing preference for healthier soft drinks among consumers, as such products are perceived to be…
In 2023, minimalist jewellery designs were highly sought after in Taiwan. Delicate and understated pieces featuring clean lines, geometric shapes, and subtle adornments became a staple in the fashion scene. This trend reflects a shift towards…
Jeans has shown another healthy performance in volume terms in 2023, with overall growth set to equal that recorded in 2022. Solid demand is partly explained by the fact that these garments are perennially in fashion and have a broad appeal among…
In-car entertainment continued its downward spiral in 2023, a trend that is set to continue throughout the entire forecast period. In-car navigation saw the most significant decline in sales in retail volume terms, largely due to the deepening…
Retail volume sales of imaging devices suffered a further decline in 2023, continuing the trend of the review period. This was due to the waning fortunes of digital cameras, which were severely challenged by continuous advancements in smartphone…
Ice cream is set to see modest current value growth in Taiwan in 2024, with volumes expected to fall. Single portion impulse dairy ice cream showed a limited recovery in 2023. With the face masking policy officially lifted in 2023, consumers returned…
During 2023, retail value sales of hypermarkets recorded steady growth, aided by online sales and the expansion of delivery platforms. For example, following its acquisition by PX Mart in 2022, RT Mart underwent marketing integration to optimise…
In 2022, more consumers, particularly those of the younger generation, started looking for high protein staple foods as a result of the fitness craze. An increasing number of people began to visit gyms and exercise regularly in the review period.…
There has been a general increase in awareness of health and wellness amongst Taiwanese consumers since the COVID-19 crisis, which is having a direct impact on consumers’ decision-making when they are purchasing soft drinks. Local consumer demand for…
The already prominent health and wellness trend received a significant boost from the experiences of the COVID-19 crisis, as consumers faced the fear of contracting the disease and the challenges posed by the sedentary lifestyles and overconsumption…
Demand for instant tea is being dampened as Taiwanese consumers shift towards a healthier mindset in light of the COVID-19 crisis. It is a trend for consumers to have their drinks without sugar in order to stay healthy. Indeed, sugar has become a…