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.
Personal luxury retail value sales increased by 9% in 2023 to total SGD6.2 billion, supported by growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Rolex Singapore Pte Ltd and Chanel (S) Pte Ltd. 2023 sales growth was fuelled by investment in luxury…
Personal luxury retail value sales increased by 12% in 2023 to amount to KRW22.0 trillion, supported by growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Louis Vuitton Korea Ltd and Richemont Korea Ltd. 2023 sales growth was fuelled by individuals…
Value sales of premium and luxury cars fell by 3% to total HKD20.2 billion in 2023. After two years of exceptionally strong growth in 2021 and 2022, sales were unable to be maintained at this high level. Nevertheless, sales remained significantly…
Value sales of premium and luxury cars rose by 8% to total SGD4.5 billion in 2023, as higher-income consumers chose to buy a new luxury car, showing resilience in the face of macroeconomic headwinds. Wealth determines the degree of demand that exists…
Value sales of premium and luxury cars rose by 23% to total KRW28.0 trillion in 2023, as more higher-income consumers in South Korea opted to buy a new luxury vehicle despite macroeconomic headwinds. Wealth determines the degree of demand that exists…
The lingering impact of the pandemic, greater exposure to digital screens, and generally fast-paced lifestyles are continuing to affect the local population’s ability to relax and sleep, with heightened stress known to be a major factor impacting…
Within Azerbaijan’s sports nutrition category, prices are climbing yet the sales shows robust vitality. Price hikes are in response to tangible macroeconomic factors such as the inflationary dynamics domestically and the economic ramifications of the…
As local consumers continue to enjoy greater freedom outside of the home and participate in outdoor activities such as running or cycling, there is increasing demand for sports nutrition products which can be consumed on the go. This is driving the…
Even though Azerbaijan enjoys abundant sunlight, Vitamin D sales are doing particularly well in 2023, with the market for vitamins more generally showing strong resilience. The trend is set to become entrenched, with the COVID-19 pandemic having…
Value sales for vitamins are sizeable in Pakistan and continue to register healthy value growth. Multivitamins are expected to register the highest current value growth in 2023 and also account for the majority of value sales. Consumers appreciate…
Despite some stabilising of retail volume growth in 2023, overall demand for vitamins in South Korea remains higher than pre-pandemic levels. Single vitamins, particularly vitamin C, have been popular since the emergence of COVID-19 as local…
Weight management and wellbeing in Azerbaijan is suffering in terms of volume sales in 2023, with only slimming teas seeing (slowed) positive growth. Weight loss supplements in particular is suffering. A decline in purchasing power, coupled with…
In Pakistan, the messaging around weight management and wellbeing focuses on overall health and wellness. While players also target overweight and obese consumers, many leading competitors focus their messaging on overall health, rather than just…
Weight management and wellbeing is recording another positive performance in 2023 as local consumers continue on their weight loss journeys following the home seclusion trend of the pandemic, which resulted in sedentary lifestyles and weight gain for…
Price reigns supreme in sales of wound care in Azerbaijan in 2023. While growth in current value terms remains solid, retail volume sales continue to fall – in 2023, at a significantly faster rate than was seen in 2022. The main reason for this is…
Despite the difficult economic conditions, including spiralling inflation and local currency devaluation, wound care is expected to registered moderate constant value growth. With society opened up fully, post pandemic lockdowns, there are more minor…
The smaller value category of sticking plasters/adhesive bandages continues to see further product differentiation and development through material diversification to attract consumers with innovative formats. For instance, JW Pharmaceutical has been…
The success of the Super Mario and Barbie movies will further accelerate the digitalisation of young adults’ childhood favourite toy characters. More toys and games companies are making film adaptations of classic toys to generate additional revenues…
Analgesics in Uzbekistan is still developing with growth opportunities in several subcategories. Current value sales remained in double-digits in 2023 continuing the trend seen throughout the review period. Analgesics tend to be purchased in…
Consumer health in 2023 is exhibiting solid current value growth as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic diminishes. With the resurgence of seasonal ailments, categories such as cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies and analgesics are…