Asia Pacific

Nappies/diapers/pants continued to report strong growth in current value and retail volume terms in 2023 backed by rising income levels, urbanisation and a rapidly expanding distribution reach. This growth was also attributed to the increased…

Retail adult incontinence continued to be supported by baseline demand in Uzbekistan in 2023. Notably, Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence is not relevant in the country, so retail attracts the primary attention. We also note ongoing consumer…

Vietnam saw rapid ageing of its population over the review period with the number of people aged 65+ increasing from 7.4 million in 2018 to 9.4 million in 2023. This demographic shift had strong bearing on the performance of retail adult…

Retail tissue was seeing strong value growth in Uzbekistan in 2023, primarily attributed to hikes in unit prices. These price increases have come about due to manufacturers’ elevated costs of raw materials, energy and utilities, logistics, and…

A greater focus on hygiene and improving living standards continued to drive strong and stable growth for retail tissue in Vietnam in both value and volume terms. Whereas in the past most people in rural areas of Vietnam were used toilet paper for…

Tissue and hygiene recorded steady growth in retail volume terms in 2023 although there was no widespread usage of most categories. Sustained economic recovery was aided by improved performances in tourism, transport and logistics services and…

Tissue and hygiene in Myanmar posted strong retail volume growth in 2023, supported by population growth and urbanisation, despite higher prices. The consumer base mainly consists of middle- and high-income consumers. However, households remained…

High unit prices continued in tissue and hygiene in Uzbekistan in 2023, driven by ongoing geopolitical issues. Disruptions had been easing in the post-pandemic landscape, however, the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war created a new set of challenges.…

Higher disposable incomes and rapid urbanisation helped drive sales of tissue and hygiene in Vietnam during 2022-2023 with growth being seen in both value and volume terms. Vietnam's GDP was forecasted surpass 5% in 2023, while the inflation rate…

Sales in wipes were supported by ubiquitous baseline demand in 2023. Indeed, the usage of wipes has become an integral component of the daily routine for Uzbekistani consumers, in a trend which gained momentum during the pandemic, and which continues…

As hygiene and living standards improve in Vietnam, a growing number of consumers are now using wipes in their daily activities. Wipes have become particularly popular during periods of high air-pollution in the country’s larger cities with young…

Hot drinks sales in Asia Pacific were stagnating in real value terms in 2020, impacted by the decline seen in China in this year due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. However, sales have been increasing since then, in spite of further Chinese lockdowns in…

Depopulation in Japan from 2021-2040 results from negative natural change, with positive net migration unable to reverse this trend. A quality healthcare system and living standards drive ongoing ageing, with a significant 65+ population shaping…

Apparel and footwear specialists maintained double-digit current value growth in India in 2023, along with continued growth in outlet numbers. After significant disruption during the pandemic, the channel returned to the 2019 level of sales for the…

Appliances and electronics specialists maintained solid current value growth and growth in outlet numbers in India in 2023, despite the competition from online retailers of such products. This is mostly because store-based retailers have been…

Convenience retailers returned to current value growth in India in 2023. This is a relatively small channel with low penetration in the country, with outlets predominantly located in tier 1 and tier 2 cities. There are just a few major players in the…

Direct selling saw solid current value growth in India in 2023, although the rate of increase slowed compared with the previous year, returning to growth similar rates to those seen pre-pandemic. Nevertheless, this was impressive, considering the…

General merchandise stores maintained dynamic double-digit current value growth in India in 2023, and finally saw the recovery of its sales to the pre-pandemic level. Growth was also seen in outlet numbers, which rose to over 4,000 stores, all of…

This briefing examines how the chicken and poultry commodities perform globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply. The report also provides data and analysis on chicken price dynamics and trends in the key meat-consuming industries.

Health and beauty specialists maintained double-digit current value growth in India in 2023, with increases seen across all channels. The strongest value growth was seen by beauty specialists, with sales finally returning to the pre-pandemic (2019)…