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.
Mobile phones in Malaysia benefits from the development of the 5G network in the market. Government initiatives aimed at encouraging the widespread adoption of 5G have incorporated Rahmah smartphone packages. As of 31 December 2023, Malaysia’s 5G…
In 2024, mobile phones in Indonesia saw a modest recovery in both current value and volume sales, rebounding well from the decline in the previous year. This growth can be attributed to a noticeable shift in consumer preferences towards more…
In 2024, in-car entertainment in the Philippines witnessed an uptick in consumer demand for advanced in-dash media players. In-car entertainment is important when driving, since locals often spend long periods driving and stuck in traffic. These…
In-car entertainment in Thailand is expected to show a continued downward trend in retail volume terms in 2024. Demand for in-car navigation systems has been negatively impacted by the rise of smartphones and the increasing sophistication of popular…
Retail sales of in-car entertainment in Malaysia saw an accelerated decline in both volume and current value terms towards the end of the review period, in spite of rising levels of new car ownership. Tax incentives were a key contributor to new car…
In 2024, the trend towards automobile companies teaming up with leading in-car entertainment manufacturers gathered pace. These partnerships are bringing advanced audio and video systems directly into cars at the time of manufacture. Such strategic…
Imaging devices in the Philippines experienced a huge decline in demand during the review period with this pattern continuing into 2024. Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have revolutionised the way consumers approach photography and…
Retail sales of imaging devices in Thailand will continue to decline in volume terms in 2024. The market is believed to have approached saturation point, with most consumers interested in photography already owning a decent digital camera. The…
Imaging devices in Malaysia continue to be adversely affected by smartphones. These multifunctional devices continue to remove the need for digital cameras and camcorders, as well as music players, e-readers, etc. Importantly, new models of…
In 2024, imaging devices continues to see a persistent and deep decline in retail volume sales, largely attributed to the proliferation of smartphones in Indonesia. For the majority of consumers, cameras integrated into smartphones fulfil their…
In the Philippines, LCD TVs continue to dominate volume sales in home video primarily due to their affordability compared to their OLED TV counterparts. The average price of an LCD TV is significantly lower, making it a more accessible option for a…
Home video in Thailand is expected to post modest volume growth in 2024, driven primarily by the ascent of OLED TVs, although LCD TVs will also see a positive performance. Video players, continue to suffer from diminished demand as global streaming…
Home video in Malaysia is set to benefit from the anticipated stabilisation of the country’s property market in 2024, despite economic uncertainties, with certain urban and suburban areas positioned for more robust growth. The domestic property…
Leading the overall home video category, televisions is poised for robust volume growth in 2024, underpinned by its essential status in Indonesian households of all size and income. The enduring perception of televisions as a household necessity…
Automatic dishwashing tablets are a popular category in Vietnamese home care as they provide extra value, including built-in polishing and water-softening features, while also being more convenient for daily usage. Folding cartons and plastic pouches…
In Thailand’s home care packaging landscape, laundry care is seeing a shift from traditional larger pack sizes towards smaller pack sizes like 60g, 90g, 100g or 125g. Thailand’s evolving demographic trends, including smaller household sizes and…
Home audio and cinema in the Philippines is experiencing retail volume and current value sales decline in 2024. This trend can be attributed primarily to economic conditions and changing consumer preferences. Despite stronger GDP growth, there…
Volume sales of home audio and cinema products in Thailand will continue to decline in 2024, due to changes in consumer lifestyles. With a large proportion of the Thai population moving away from rural villages to cities, many consumers are now…
Overall, retail sales of home audio and cinema in Malaysia are projected to continue to decline in volume and current value terms in 2024. The category is dominated by hi-fi systems and home cinema and speaker systems, but the demand for these…
Home audio and cinema in Indonesia is expected to extend its downward trajectory through 2024, echoing the volume and current value decline observed in 2023. This continued downturn is primarily driven by economic factors, such as inflation and…