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.
The demand for gum, namely chewing gum and bubble gum, remains relatively muted in 2023. A large proportion of gum purchases are impulse in nature and low-ticket price purchases. Most purchases of gum tend to be made from small local grocers, and are…
The per capita consumption of chocolate confectionery in India in 2023 is only 7% of consumption in the US and 10% of consumption in the UK. Generally, chocolate confectionery in India has limited mind space association, primarily focused on gifting,…
Sales of sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks are being boosted by the post-pandemic landscape in 2023, with consumers returning to their out-of-home, on-the-go lifestyles, alongside the revival of tourism. Tourism is a strong factor here, as…
Sugar confectionery is considered as a very mature category in Thailand, with a large number of brands and a fairly fragmented competitive landscape beyond the leading names. Namely, Halls (Mondelez International (Thailand) Co Ltd) takes the lead…
Thailand’s full return to normality and tourism in 2023, with no more COVID-19-related restrictions or quarantines, is expected to boost the country’s overall economy and, in turn, positively benefit snacks. Indeed, consumers’ return to out-of-home…