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.
Consumers in Singapore have access to a wide variety of cream. These include fresh and long-life whipping cream, light cream, sour cream, and speciality creams such as clotted cream. These products are available in different fat content options to…
The demand for and retail volume sales of other dairy products experienced decline even before the pandemic, primarily driven by a shift in consumer preference. Despite a year of respite in 2020, this shift was largely unaffected by the COVID-19…
Retail prices for other dairy products have moderated in 2023 after the sharp hikes seen in 2022. Current value sales remain positive for most essential other dairy products, including cream and fromage frais. The latter is by far the most popular…
Milk is one of the products in dairy which has been strongly affected by associative price hikes seen in raw materials and ingredients, labour, and logistics. Therefore, a number of players were forced to increase their prices, whilst other kept…
In 2023, drinking milk products in South Korea is expected to continue to thrive in current value terms, building on the positive growth seen in the previous year. However, this growth trajectory varies significantly at the category level, and the…
In Singapore, inflation has been on the rise in milk, primarily due to global supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, dairy farmers are struggling to meet the growing demand for milk, leading to higher prices for…
The retail volume demand for drinking milk products in Hong Kong has gradually stabilised, subsequent to an unprecedented surge witnessed during the height of the pandemic, followed by a strong decline. Over the course of the pandemic, retail sales…
Price growth in drinking milk is stabilizing in 2023 following the rapid increase in prices of drinking milk products. Still, milk is a staple product in the country and consumption therefore remains on an even keel, even in periods of high…
Inflationary pressures continue in 2023, although to a lesser extent than seen in 2022. Within this context, various players decided to increase their prices in order to protect their margins from their own higher costs – especially so in drinking…
In 2023, dairy products and alternatives in South Korea is set to experience growth in retail current value terms, primarily driven by inflationary factors, which have been affecting the global dairy market. The country’s unique milk pricing system,…
In 2023, retail volume sales of dairy products and alternatives in Singapore are set to see a slight decline after the pandemic-led boom in 2020, which was an exceptional year in which several categories, such as fresh milk, saw a spike in retail…
Retail volume sales of dairy products and alternatives in Hong Kong showed a slight resurgence in 2022 as the pandemic subsided, and this is set to continue in 2023, benefiting from the restoration of local consumption and the return of tourists.…
Dairy products and alternatives are witnessing significant growth in current value terms, due to inflation and higher production costs, which is placing upward pressure on retail prices. Consumer price sensitivity remains strong with a high…
As cheese in not typically a main ingredient in Thai cuisine, tourism is an integral factor towards sales and, thus, cheese was affected by the event of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the lack of tourism during this time. As such, cheese manufacturers…
In 2023, cheese in South Korea is expected to continue to thrive in retail current value terms, building on the positive growth observed in the previous year. However, a notable opposite trend has emerged in volume terms, as all cheese categories…
In 2023, the High Court of Singapore ruled that the term “Parmesan” is a translation of the Italian term “Parmigiano Reggiano”. According to the ruling, only Parmigiano Reggiano DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) cheese produced in a particular…
Sales of cheese in Hong Kong are expected to experience a significant retail current value boost in 2023, mainly due to a substantial rise in the average unit price. The overall unit price of cheese is set to increase by over 10% compared with the…
Retail price inflation slowed down in 2023 and this had a positive effect on the cheese category, with retail volume sales rising at a steady pace. Still, the cheese category remains import-dependent, a factor that also influences pricing. The war in…
Butter and spreads is benefitting from the resumption of tourism following the reopening of society after the pandemic years. Indeed, Thailand’s tourism trade is again booming, which positively impacts sales via foodservice channels. Many sales of…
In 2023, overall butter and spreads in South Korea is expected to continue to show positive growth in retail current value terms, although the growth rates vary across different categories. While inflation has contributed to the overall sales…