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.
Eye-related issues, such as dry eyes, are predominantly prevalent in urban areas, due to the harsh environmental conditions and prolonged digital exposure. According to Euromonitor’s Economies and Consumers data, only 36% of the population in India…
The most remarkable surge in growth in 2023 is expected to be seen by herbal/traditional dietary supplements, which as the largest category, is also expected to drive growth in overall herbal/traditional products. Nevertheless, herbal claims have…
The health and wellness trend has become a powerful catalyst for growth in NRT smoking cessation aids in India. It has heightened awareness of the numerous health risks associated with smoking, including lung cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and…
Parents are becoming more concerned about ensuring their children’s optimum nutrition, mainly when dealing with children aged 5-10 years, who can be very selective about their food choices. This concern is even more prevalent in urban areas, where…
Sports nutrition is a rapidly evolving category in the consumer health industry in India, and is set to see a double-digit growth rate in 2023, owing to the increasing health and wellness trend. There is growing awareness of the importance of a…
Vitamins is set to maintain consistent solid current value growth in India in 2023. The pandemic accelerated the growth of vitamins in India, as consumers began to better understand the importance of health and wellness. This trend has continued, and…
In India, a significant proportion of the population, particularly those residing in urban areas, find themselves caught in a cycle of unhealthy eating due to busy, sedentary lifestyles, and the prevalence of junk food and less nutritious options in…
The maturity of wound care in India is set to contribute to only low single-digit current value growth in 2023. As a mature category, it has already achieved saturation thanks to established products, preventing higher growth. Saturation also deters…
While many people have adopted a more casual and minimalist approach to their clothing style, their pursuit of aesthetics and individuality remains undiminished. They tend to lean towards using apparel accessories to embellish their simple attire and…
With the end of the zero-COVID policy towards the end of 2022, China’s consumer landscape has undergone a gradual transition back to normalcy. While 2023 experienced a temporary dip in sales of apparel and footwear, influenced by both COVID-19 and…
As pandemic restrictions were lifted in China at the beginning of 2023, bricks-and-mortar sales have gradually been returning after the 2022 decline due to periodic lockdowns. The apparel and footwear industry, including childrenswear, is therefore…
After the lifting of the zero-COVID policy and the subsequent relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions at the beginning of 2023, the restoration of logistics and a resurgence in offline consumption was seen. This, in turn, is set to catalyse a…
Despite the downturn in retail current value sales in 2022, which can be attributed to the impact of pandemic-induced restrictions, the alleviation of such measures in 2023 is poised to herald a resurgence for hosiery, culminating in a notable…
Thanks to the end of the zero-COVID policy and the resurgence of retro fashion, jeans is set to experience significant high single-digit current value growth in 2023. The popularity of the retro trend has not only favoured denim jeans, but has also…
Since the end of the zero-COVID policy, the consumer environment has been gradually returning to normal, and menswear is anticipated to experience a substantial single-digit rebound in China in 2023, although is not quite expected to revert to its…
The massive lockdowns and widespread COVID-19 infections in 2022 weighed down sales of sportswear in China, which registered a slight current value decline in this year. Nevertheless, outdoor apparel and footwear kept outperforming the overall…
With the end to the zero-COVID policy in the country, and the return to a more normal consumer environment, womenswear is expected to experience a substantial single-digit current value rebound in China in 2023, drawing close to the level of sales…
Retail volume sales of apparel accessories plummeted in 2023. This was due to the declining performance of other apparel accessories, following the relaxation of regulations regarding the wearing of face masks in indoor settings in December 2022. The…
Overall apparel accessories is set to register positive current value growth in 2023, although there are expected to be different performances across categories. These movements are due to sales continuing to normalise after the disruption in 2020,…
As local consumers continue to purchase apparel in 2023, sales of fashionable accessories such as belts, scarves, hats/caps and ties are also increasing. Therefore, these types of accessories continue to post positive retail volume and current value…