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 Singapore, there has been a discernible uptick in the demand for premium tissue products, particularly in the realm of toilet paper. Consumers are increasingly gravitating towards higher-quality options, reflecting a shift in preferences towards a…
Retail adult incontinence continues to lead category growth across the tissue and hygiene categories, with low double-digit growth in current retail value and close to double-digit growth in retail volume in 2023. This is a reflection of the…
In 2023, the overall retail demand for processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat dropped in Taiwan as consumers resumed pre-COVID-19 pandemic lifestyles. The category had seen a surge in demand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by…
Processed fruit and vegetables in Taiwan was impacted by the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the subsequent rebound in travel and eating out. This shifted the location of demand as consumers resumed out-of-home lifestyles. Consumers were eager…
Overall, the nappies/diapers/pants category registered strong growth in 2023 in both current retail value and retail volume. While the majority of the category growth can be attributed to price hikes due to the increase in raw material pricing and…
Despite the declining female demographic aged 12-54, menstrual care continued to register low positive year-on-year growth in current value terms while retail volume transactions faced a small decline. While the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic no…
Limited-service restaurants in Vietnam experienced positive growth in current value terms in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than the previous year. This was attributable to the elevated rate of inflation, which impacted household spending. With prices…
Within limited-service restaurants in Taiwan, McDonald's collaborated with the famous Japanese manga series Dragon Ball, featuring its illustrations on exclusive packaging, meals and trading cards for fans to collect. This iconic anime successfully…
The Israel-Hamas War had an impact on limited-service restaurants in Malaysia from October 2023. In the majority Muslim country of Malaysia, the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War led to a series of boycotting events aimed at multinational chains such…
The full-service restaurant industry continued to experience positive growth in current value terms in 2023, despite continued inflationary pressures This can be partly attributed to favourable government policies, such as the reduction in the VAT…