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, baby food is performing well and returning to normal after the disturbances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020. The main reason for this is due to the fast rebound of the domestic economy, as well as ongoing urbanisation. Likewise,…
Retail current value sales of dairy products and alternatives in China in 2024 are projected to continue the downwards trend observed in the previous year, with an anticipated decline in the mid-single digits, with retail volume sales also set to…
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.…
India remains the largest producer of milk in the world. The impact of high inflation on cattle feed in 2023 resulted in a hike in procurement costs for milk. In turn, major players hiked up their prices to end consumers, but demand for dairy…
Dairy products and alternatives in Indonesia has experienced positive growth in recent years, primarily driven by increased health and wellness awareness among local consumers who believe consuming more dairy is good for gut health and generally…
In 2024, dairy products and alternatives in Japan is expected to see moderate growth in current value terms, due to increases in unit prices resulting from price revisions in 2023. Dairy products and alternatives experienced significant value growth…
Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia in particular and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the economy and leading to high inflation. While skyrocketing international oil and gas prices boosted the local economy, its usual outflow to…
Dairy products is performing well in Laos in 2023, benefiting from its reputation being a key source of nutrition and the status of baby food as essential for all households with babies and infants. However, the industry is facing some challenges in…
Baby food continues to be adversely affected by falling birth rates, economic difficulties, breastfeeding and home-cooked alternatives and variances in distribution. Dried and prepared baby food can be easily replaced by home-cooked food, while…
In 2023, baby food has seen retail price increases, especially for imported products, due to the weakening of the local currency. Despite these challenges, the category remains promising, driven by growing adoption rates and repeat purchases among…