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.
In 2023, both retail and away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Japan maintained growth in current value terms. Demographics, the fading away of COVID-19, and inflation were key factors affecting the industry in 2023. Baby-related products such as…
Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the economy and leading to high inflation. Inflation continued to be very high in 2023, though it did ease at the end of the year due to monetary tightening.…
Tissue and hygiene recorded steady growth in retail volume terms in 2023 although there was no widespread usage of most categories. Sustained economic recovery was aided by improved performances in tourism, transport and logistics services and…
Tissue and hygiene in Malaysia was being affected by inflationary pressures in 2023, notably so with regards to food inflation impacting consumers’ spending power. This is even noted in staples such as rice, placing extra pressure on consumers’…
Tissue and hygiene in Myanmar posted strong retail volume growth in 2023, supported by population growth and urbanisation, despite higher prices. The consumer base mainly consists of middle- and high-income consumers. However, households remained…