Asia Pacific

Indonesia’s wine category is developing well driven by multiple factors. Firstly, there has been a noticeable increase in domestic wine consumption within the country, spurred on by the widespread adoption of e-commerce platforms. These digital…

Chocolate confectionery is seeing positive volume growth in Kazakhstan in 2024, with value being supported by price hikes. Notably, there has been an increase in the cost of cocoa globally, thus affecting the chocolate confectionery industry.…

Chocolate confectionery is relatively small in Pakistan in terms of value share. However, it is expected to perform strongly in 2024, with healthy constant value and volume growth, only partly explained by population growth. This positive picture is…

Chocolate confectionery in Uzbekistan is expected to register healthy volume growth, though constant value growth is expected to be muted, as high inflation sees consumers trading down to an extent. Players also support volume sales by offering…

Gum is showing positive dynamics in Kazakhstan in 2024, supported by consumers’ out-of-home lifestyles following the past era of the pandemic. Indeed, gum saw a resurgence after the lockdowns ended and consumers returned to their work lives and…

In spite of continuing high inflation, gum in Pakistan is expected to register healthy constant value and volume growth. A stabilising economy is expected to boost consumer confidence. In addition, continuing population growth also supports increased…

There is expected to be a healthy increase in volume sales of gum in Uzbekistan, though constant value growth is expected to be muted, due to continuing high inflation. Consumers increasingly buy gum as a breath freshener and there is a growing…

Ice cream is seeing healthy sales in Kazakhstan in 2024, in both on-trade and off-trade volume terms, and with value better supported by high unit prices. Indeed, ice cream benefits from consumers’ return to out-of-home lifestyles following the era…

In spite of continuing high inflation, ice cream in Pakistan is expected to register healthy constant value and volume growth. A stabilising economy is expected to boost consumer confidence. In addition, continuing population growth also supports…

Ice cream is expected to be the standout snack performer in Uzbekistan in 2024, with double-digit percentage constant value growth, as well as healthy volume growth. Local consumers are actively moving from low-cost ice cream options to higher…

Savoury snacks is seeing positive value and volume growth in Kazakhstan in 2024, with potato chips being a strong driver for the category. Recently, oven baked potato chips have gained in popularity, as they are considered healthier than standard…

Savoury snacks continue to be popular in Pakistan in 2024, and is expected to register healthy constant value and volume growth, in spite of continuing high inflation. A stabilising economy is boosting sales. In addition, continuing population growth…

Though savoury snacks is relatively small in Uzbekistan in terms of value sales, it is expected to register healthy volume growth in 2024. That being said, constant value growth is expected to more moderate, as high inflation continues to hit profit…

Snacks in Kazakhstan is seeing positive growth in 2024, in both volume and value terms. This is supported by the abilities of international companies in being able to rebuild their supply chains, including from Europe, after the disruptions created…

It is expected to be a positive picture for snacks in Pakistan in 2024, with healthy constant value and volume growth, partly supported by population growth. This positive picture is in spite of continuing soaring inflation, though growth has eased…

It is expected to be a positive picture for snacks in Uzbekistan in 2024. While inflation is still high, there is expected to be healthy constant value and volume growth. This is partly due to continuing population growth. However, the outlook for…

Sugar confectionery is showing strong value sales and moderate volume sales in Kazakhstan in 2024. While value is being driven by high prices caused by inflationary pressures, supply chain challenges regarding raw materials have been resolved, which…

In spite of continuing high inflation, sugar confectionery in Pakistan is expected to register healthy constant value and volume growth. The affordability of sugar confectionery boost volume sales, as does a continuing growing population. In…

Sugar confectionery is expected to register healthy volume growth, through constant value growth will be more muted, as inflation cuts into profit margins. Sugar confectionery is linked to special occasions, celebrations and holidays and plays a…

Sweet biscuits, snack bars, and fruit snacks is seeing good growth in Kazakhstan in 2024, with robust value supported by high prices, and healthy volume supported by baseline demand. Snack bars, in particular, is seeing robust volume growth across…