Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
Overall wearable electronics in China is expected to see another year of low retail volume decline in 2024. Factors contributing to the decline in wearable electronics in 2024 include rising unit prices across categories, and the lengthening…
In 2024, portable players in China is set to maintain a similar performance to 2023, with decline in retail volume terms, but growth in current value terms. Overall, the advances in technology seen in multifunctional consumer electronics such as…
After a period of retail volume decline, sales of mobile phones in China returned to growth in the second half of 2023, and the category is expected to see a positive performance in 2024 overall, with solid growth anticipated in volume terms, and…
For another consecutive year, retail volume sales within in-car entertainment in China are expected to fall in 2024, with decreases in sales anticipated across all categories. With advances in technology pertaining to multifunctional in-vehicle…
After a year of dynamic growth in 2023, sales of imaging devices in China are expected to stabilise in 2024, with both retail volume and current value sales expected to see moderate declines. On the one hand, giants in imaging devices, such as Canon…
Home video in China is set to continue to decline in retail volume terms in 2024, with the performance of the overall category dictated by televisions, as sales in video players are expected to be negligible and declining in 2024. Retail volume sales…
Home audio and cinema in China is set to experience another year of decline in retail volume and current value terms in 2024, with falling sales across categories. This partly reflects broader economic trends. The global economic slowdown has led to…
The overall volume performance of headphones in China is expected to remain robust in 2024, with strong single-digit retail volume growth, although with falling unit prices retail current value sales are set to see a negligible decline. Certainly,…
After reaching its nadir in both volume and value terms in 2023, in 2024 consumer electronics in China is set to start its recovery process, as the country is gradually emerging from the post-pandemic recession. However, performances are expected to…
In 2024, volume sales of both business and retail computers in China are expected to experience a single-digit decline. After the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the demand for remote working and education increased, leading to a surge in retail and…
This report analyses the e-commerce landscape in China, South Korea and Japan. It highlights the importance of these markets for domestic strategy and international expansion. The report showcases top retailers and focuses on consumer preferences,…
Generation Z, comprising one-fifth of the global population, is poised to wield significant consumer influence. However, their polarized behaviours toward social activism, technology, and spending present challenges for businesses. This report…
The global consumer electronics market is projected to grow more than 23% over the forecast period driven by consumers upgrading, especially those in developing regions and middle-income households. Manufacturers are also driving innovation while…
Embedded finance is a critical factor in improving the customer journey and driving transformation. Leading embedded finance partners enable non-financial clients to offer diversified financial products and services, with simplified integration,…
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
Rising costs of living pose challenges globally, but companies can find opportunities in several categories, essential and discretionary, especially in underpenetrated fast-growing markets. By considering category adjacencies and focusing on value,…
In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…
Wearable electronics in India continues to experience robust growth, driven by falling unit prices, technological advancements and growing consumer awareness of health and wellness. Intense competition among existing players and new entrants has…
In 2023, portable players in India saw positive retail volume and current value growth, driven solely by the sale of wireless speakers. The vast majority of sales in portable players can be attributed to wireless speakers, which are witnessing…