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, sales of home insecticides continued to rise in retail current value terms, due to factors such as changing consumer preferences and weather conditions. Consumers have increasingly been trading up from cheaper variants, such as insecticide…
In 2023, retail current value growth across most home care categories was lower in India than in the previous year, on account of softening inflation, but remained robust, as consumption in rural markets picked up, and the resumption of out-of-home…
This briefing provides a global perspective of the key trends occurring in cities over 2018 -2023. It goes on to provide forecast data and insights for cities over 2024-2040, covering areas such as the economic, population and consumer spending…
In 2023, dishwashing saw modest current value growth in India, primarily driven by rising volumes, as input costs for dishwashing products started to stabilise. Following the slump in the prices of palm oil and other raw materials, several major…
The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions marked the resurgence of outdoor activities and travel among local consumers, igniting a renewed demand for bags and luggage in Hong Kong. After a hiatus of 2-3 years since the pandemic outbreak in 2020, many…
Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene maintained dynamic current value growth in Japan in 2023. Inbound tourism was one of the major economic boosters in Japan until COVID-19 hit the country from early 2020. It was a disaster for most industries…
Air care experienced positive retail volume and current value growth in India in 2023, driven by factors such as greater consumer awareness, increasing urbanisation, and improved distribution channels. The growing trend towards self-care and wellness…
Population growth in Sri Lanka from 2021-2040 will be the result of rising life expectancy and positive natural change. Ageing will continue, with the population above 65 rising, while under 14s decline. Despite population growth, negative net…
Generation Z, comprising one-fifth of the global population, is poised to wield significant consumer influence. However, their polarized behaviours toward social activism, technology, and spending present challenges for businesses. This report…
From 2021-2040, population growth in India will be driven by positive natural change, despite the falling birth rate. While ageing will accelerate and impact consumer trends, the country will continue to have a relatively young median age. While…