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.
In 2023, small local grocers maintained a similar performance to that seen in previous years in Hong Kong, with further current value growth. The positive performance was helped by residential areas remaining a stable and strong source of domestic…
Supermarkets saw a slight current value decline in Hong Kong in 2023, returning almost to the pre-pandemic level of sales. The average selling price of goods in three of the major supermarkets, Wellcome, ParknShop, and U select, increased by 2%…
In 2023, surface care in Hong Kong turned to marginal retail volume decline, but maintained current value growth. Sales were boosted during the pandemic due to consumers’ higher demand to maintain a hygienic home, but as the pandemic ended, consumer…
Toilet care continued to record growth in both retail volume and current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023. Although the pandemic ended, many consumers and businesses alike maintained rigorous cleaning routines and a hygienic bathroom area, including…
Vending saw a second year of double-digit current value growth in Hong Kong in 2023. After sales were negatively affected by the lack of mobility during the pandemic, in 2023 they finally returned to the pre-pandemic (2019) level. Vending machines…
AFH tissue and hygiene on the Philippines enjoyed positive growth in current value terms in 2023, a continuing the trend pf the previous year. As consumers returned to their familiar pre-pandemic lifestyles, establishments including offices. hotels,…
Bags and luggage experienced significant current value growth in India in 2023, marking a remarkable rebound from the setbacks faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The category was heavily impacted by lockdown restrictions and decreased travel…
After a difficult year in 2022, cafés/bars saw a significant rebound in current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023, although sales remained well below the pre-pandemic level. The coffee scene has become increasingly diverse in Hong Kong, with a wide…
Bars/pubs in Singapore continued to record sustained value growth in 2023, following a spike in 2022 as pandemic-related movement restrictions were relaxed. Renowned for its cocktail culture, Singapore is home to a diverse array of drinking…
Consumer foodservice through standalone experienced a strong rebound in current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023, with growth primarily driven by price increments. As the economy rebounded and consumer confidence returned, foodservice establishments…