Asia Pacific

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,…

Consumers are facing increased pressure from rising prices as global inflation reaches 7% in 2023. The impact of higher costs of living is felt from top earners in developed markets to struggling households in emerging and developing countries.…

The Asian consumer is changing. Traditional values that served the collective in terms of both society and the family are on the wane, with COVID-19 lockdowns accelerating a new focus on individualism and the self. This report explores how Asian…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

The report examines key factors in supply chain risks in metals, energy and agricultural commodities. Production, market supply concentration and political risks analysis can help to better identify potential risks and prepare for potential…

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…

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…

Retail and business volume sales of computers and peripherals in Hong Kong continue to fall in 2024 due to weakening confidence in the economy, forcing many local consumers to prioritise their expenditure. In addition, businesses continue to reduce…

Following two years of strong retail volume growth at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, computers and peripherals slowed down in 2022. This trend continued in 2023, with portable computers witnessing negative retail volume growth. During the…

Demand for computers and peripherals is witnessing a modest rebound after experiencing a downturn in 2023, with laptops, monitors, and printers emerging as the primary drivers of this growth. Laptops have established themselves as the most dynamic…

2020 was an unprecedented year globally, and this was reflected in computers in Japan. Being the most used operating system for computers, the launch of a new Windows OS and the end of support of a Windows OS were key triggers for replacement…

Retail volume sales of computers and peripherals in Malaysia are expected to fall for a third consecutive year in 2024, following the hikes recorded in 2021. The switch to remote working and schooling, as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced…

In Singapore, computers and peripherals is expected to continue to experience retail volume decline in 2024, although at a slower rate than in the previous year. This fall in sales can partly be attributed to the surge in spending on computers and…

Following a two-year period of decline, retail volume sales of computers and peripherals in South Korea are expected to see positive growth in 2024. This will be facilitated an expected fall in the annual rate of inflation, which will have a positive…

Retail volume sales of computers and peripherals registered a dramatic slump in 2023, in contrast to the positive performances of the previous two years. Households were reluctant to spend their hard-earned money on discretionary purchases, as fears…

Retail volume sales of computers and peripherals in Thailand will continue to decline in 2024, albeit at a slower rate than the previous two years. Despite a gradually improving domestic economy, Thais remain wary of splashing out on discretionary…

Laptops and tablets in the Philippines is poised for significant growth in 2024, largely driven by the increasing integration of technology in the education sector. Amplifying this trend, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has been actively…

Demand for computers and peripherals in Vietnam continues to decline, with this trend particularly strong in desktops and portable computers such as laptops. This is primarily being driven by high penetration levels in the country, and the boost to…

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…

Following several challenging years, demand for consumer electronics in Hong Kong is improving, although retail volume sales remain below pre-pandemic levels overall. This is due to a combination of plateauing growth in several key categories -…