Asia Pacific

Pet care in Indonesia is maintaining positive value and volume growth in 2024, albeit the speed of growth is slowing down compared to the recent review period. The category saw exceptional growth in the period 2020-to-2021, due to the pandemic…

Pet ownership is expanding and developing rapidly in Taiwan and the numbers of cats and dogs registered as pets in the country continues to grow substantially, far exceeding the country’s population of babies, infants and young children. As pet…

Sales in pet products maintain positive sales in Indonesia in 2023, albeit with growth rates slowing down compared to the boom seen during the pandemic lockdowns. Notably, pet products are very much tied to the pet humanisation trends which arose…

One area which presents huge potential for sales growth in pet products lies in the increasing integration of technology into the daily lives of consumers: the possibility that there could be strong demand for smart and connected devices for pets.…

The market for premium beauty and personal care in Indonesia saw relatively modest growth in current value terms in 2023, when compared to the previous year. Such products have a distinct target audience, being comprised mainly of consumers in…

In 2023, consumer spending on premium beauty and personal care products in Pakistan continued its upward trajectory, buoyed by shifting beauty trends. Despite inflationary pressures, affluent consumers demonstrated a penchant for quality and indulged…

Skin care in Indonesia registered a healthy performance in both volume and current value terms in 2023, underpinned by a high level of interest among younger generations. Facial skin care represented by far the largest product area, and as such,…

Skin care in Pakistan experienced robust growth in 2023, driven by a combination of factors including population expansion and the increasing participation of women in the workforce. With more women joining the workforce, there is a parallel rise in…

Sun care in Indonesia saw continued growth in both volume and current value terms in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than the previous year. Sales were boosted by a growing consumer awareness of the effectiveness of such products in protecting the skin…

In Pakistan, consumer awareness regarding sun protection has significantly increased, leading to a notable growth in sun care. This shift in consumer attitudes stems from a greater understanding of the harmful effects of UV radiation, including…

Beauty and personal care players continued to adjust to shifting consumer habits and fluctuations in the economy in 2023 by launching smaller pack sizes and low-cost alternatives to fight inflation, marketing initiatives including price discounts,…

Overall, retail volume growth of cat food in Singapore is expected to see another year of slowdown in 2024, as the population of pet cats saw a slower increase in 2023, and this is set to continue in 2024. In addition, 2023 saw rising cases of pet…

Developments in the population demographics in Singapore have supported growth in the dog population in Singapore. The proportion of the population aged above 65 increased over the past 10 years, from approximately 9% in 2014, to 18% 2024. The…

Other pet food is set to maintain slow and steady retail volume and current value growth rates in Singapore in 2024, with increases across all categories. In a densely populated city-state such as Singapore, where space is limited, small mammals and…

Pet care in Singapore is anticipated to encounter several headwinds in 2024, with economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and rising GST amongst the foremost concerns expected to dampen consumer spending on non-essential goods, including pet…

Pet products saw healthy current value growth in Singapore in 2023, and this is set to be maintained in 2024, with growth across all categories. Pet healthcare is expected to continue to record stable current value growth in 2024, which is partially…

Technology breakthrough especially in AI, lifestyle change after pandemic, and rise of Gen Z have been driving “Digital Living”, “Shopper Reinvented” and “Personalisation” megatrends in Asia Pacific. East Asian development has been impacting and…

In 2023, baby and child-specific products in Uzbekistan experienced a notable surge in volume sales, predominantly fuelled by essential products such as baby wipes and dermatitis solutions for diapers. This upswing is particularly pronounced in urban…

Bath and shower in Uzbekistan continued to witness robust demand in 2023, spurred by heightened awareness of health maintenance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Seen as essential items in everyday routines, these products experienced significant growth…

Many categories of beauty and personal care saw a decline or stagnation in retail volume terms in 2023. Despite the easing of import restrictions the availability of some products and brands still remained limited. This coupled with high inflation…