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.
Retail volume sales of tobacco in Hong Kong continued to strongly decline in 2023. Strong tobacco control measures and legislation introduced by the local government have resulted in a highly saturated and mature market. The government introduced yet…
In South Korea, the alcoholic drinks industry has been rapidly evolving, witnessing a swift transition from imported beers to craft beers, then to wines, and subsequently to whiskies and highballs. The industry is now speculating about the next big…
Despite inflationary pressures, demand for wine in the Philippines continued to grow in 2023. On-trade volumes grew at a faster rate than their off-trade counterparts, with sales edging closer towards pre-pandemic levels.
Consumer Lifestyles offers valuable insights into key consumer attitudes and current thinking, and their impact on purchasing and consumption habits; quantifying behaviours, preferences and motivations, and aligning them with broader trends.
Flexible plastic remains the preferred pack type in dried baby food packaging in China due to its numerous advantages that align with consumer needs and market demands. This packaging type offers superior barrier properties, ensuring the preservation…
Cigarettes saw volume sales decline in Indonesia in 2023. Retail volume sales of legal cigarettes in Indonesia have experienced fluctuation in recent years, with a significant fall in the final year of the review period. While legal cigarette volumes…
Cigars and cigarillos saw volume sales increase in Indonesia in 2023, while smoking tobacco witnessed a dramatic rise in volumes during the year. Cigars and cigarillos are expected to remain a niche interest, particularly as they are unappealing to…
In 2023, flexible plastic packaging continued to dominate confectionery packaging in China in unit volume terms. This was due to its lightweight and flexible nature, which offers convenience in handling and transportation. It is also ideal for…
Shaped liquid cartons, already a major pack type within the category, were gaining share in dairy food packaging in China in 2023 due to their versatility, convenience and superior branding possibilities. These cartons are easy to handle, pour and…
Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…
Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…
Flexible plastic is the most widely used pack type in meals and soups packaging in China. This is due to this packaging type being lightweight and durable, making it easy to transport and store, which is particularly important for busy urban…
The two major pack types used for plant-based milk in China are metal beverage cans and brick liquid cartons. The latter continued to gain share over the former in 2023 since brick liquid cartons provide a lightweight, cost-effective and more…
Shelf stable fruit dominates processed fruit and vegetables in China, with glass jars the dominant pack type within shelf stable fruit. Glass jars are popular for offering superior preservation qualities, effectively sealing in freshness, flavour and…
Flexible plastic is the industry standard for the packaging of processed meat and seafood products, as it is seen as a cost-effective way to keep products fresh and safe, with it commonly being used with vacuum packing. This packaging format provides…
Flexible plastic is the dominant pack type for pickled products packaging in China. This is due to flexible plastic packaging offering excellent barrier properties, protecting the pickled products from moisture, oxygen and other external…
E-vapour products recorded another year of strong double-digit current value growth in Indonesia in 2023. The strong growth of e-vapour products in the country was supported by both established brands and new players entering the market, driving the…
Glass jars remained the leading pack type for sweet spreads packaging in China at the end of the review period. This was due to glass jars being highly favoured for their ability to preserve the freshness and flavour of sweet spreads, providing an…
In 2023, legal cigarettes saw a significant decline in volume sales in Indonesia. The Indonesian Government increased the tobacco excise tax (CHT) rate by an average of 10% for cigarettes, 15% for electronic cigarettes and 6% for any other processed…
The market for alcoholic drinks in Vietnam posted a sharp decline in overall volume sales in 2023, in contrast to the buoyant performance of the previous year. This was attributable primarily to the elevated rate of inflation, which impacted…