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 sugar confectionery in Malaysia are set to continue to decline in 2024.Growth is being impacted by a wave of price hikes, as manufacturers battle with higher operating costs. This is due to the increasing prices of raw…
The market for sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Malaysia is set to see a stagnant performance in retail volume terms in 2024, continuing the trend of the previous year. However, on a more positive note, the category is expected to see…
Singapore is expected to continue to witness a surge in demand for wearable electronics in retail volume terms in 2024. Spearheading this growth is smart wearables, which is anticipated to experience another year of double-digit retail volume and…
Demand for computers and peripherals in Vietnam continues to decline, with this trend particularly strong in desktops and portable computers such as laptops. This is primarily being driven by high penetration levels in the country, and the boost to…
Retail volume sales of consumer electronics in Vietnam continue to decline, despite the government releasing figures that the country’s economy showed a robust recovery in 2023 with GDP growth of 5.1%, surpassing the global average growth rate of…
Demand for headphones in Vietnam continues to rise, primarily driven by TWS earbuds, which has quickly become the dominant format. Pre-pandemic, retail volume sales of wireless headphones dominated, but quickly lost ground due to the preference for…
Demand for home audio and cinema in Vietnam continues to fall, largely due to the maturity of this category and weakening demand post-pandemic, particularly in major cities. When retailers in major cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh tend to save…
The usage of plastic pouches in home care packaging continued to decline in Japan in 2023, with this being a trend that started in 2021. This is primarily being driven by the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions.…
In 2023, flexible plastic and blister and strip packs continued to be the most popular pack types for air care products in Malaysia. This was primarily due to the country’s hot and humid climate and specific consumer preferences. Flexible plastic…
The demand for new televisions, the leading product category within home video in Vietnam, continues to decline due to economic slowdown and a high penetration rate in the market. Consumers tend to tighten their belts and delay purchasing big-ticket…