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.
Total meals and soups packaging volumes continued to see a dramatic rise in 2023. Flexible plastic was the leading pack type in meals and soups packaging in South Korea in 2023, used across most categories, as this offers functionality, convenience,…
With a reduction in the rate of inflation helping to boost confidence and disposable incomes among the population, ice cream in Azerbaijan is poised to record an improved result in retail volume growth terms in 2024. Conversely, the easing of pricing…
Retail volume and current value growth rates for gum in Azerbaijan in 2024 are set to be weaker than those recorded in 2023. The slowdown is mainly explained by ongoing inflationary pressures, which are driving up unit prices and making consumers…
Sales of dog food in India are set to continue to surge in retail current value terms in 2024, driven by the ongoing rise in dog adoptions, and the increasing desire to provide packaged food for pets. Historically, leading dog food brands offered a…
Total dairy packaging volumes saw another year of decline in South Korea in 2023, with falling volumes across all the main categories. Although yoghurt and sour milk products also saw a decline in packaging volumes in 2023, it still accounted for the…
Total confectionery packaging volumes increased in South Korea in 2023, seeing a gradual recovery after sales declined during the pandemic. Flexible packaging remained the dominant pack type in chocolate confectionery in 2023, as this offers…
Cider registered very healthy volume growth in in Kazakhstan 2023, as it pays off for local players that recently launched offerings. Up to now, cider has had a small foothold, with varying imported brands from various countries such as Russia,…
While chocolate confectionery in Azerbaijan is poised to record a moderately improved result in current value growth terms in 2024, this is mainly attributable to price hikes imposed to offset elevated inflation linked to the global recovery from the…
Cat food in India is expected to maintain dynamic retail volume and current value growth in 2024. Due to increasing urbanisation, consumers are moving to smaller homes. As a result, they are seeking pets more suitable for limited spaces than dogs,…
Beer in Kazakhstan registered a significant fall in volume sales in 2023, as steep price rises dampened demand. Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the economy and leading to high inflation.…