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.
The sports nutrition category in Uzbekistan is experiencing rather modest growth in 2023, spurred by recovery from the challenges faced in the COVID-19 pandemic period. The trend towards the adoption of healthy lifestyles has fuelled attendance at…
In general, there is low consumer awareness of the health advantages to be obtained from a regular intake of vitamins. Uzbek consumers very rarely purchase vitamins, believing them to be easily obtainable from daily meals, as well as vegetables and…
Wound care is one of the least dynamic and saturated categories in consumer health in Uzbekistan, with retail volume and current value sales slowing in 2023. The category is dominated by budget offerings, including sticking plasters and tapes.…
Turkmenistan’s authoritarian tendencies have repressed economic freedom, although state finances remain solid. Economic growth has slowed and is highly dependent on hydrocarbons, but infrastructure investment should be supportive in the short run.…
Consumer demand has been shifting from manufactured goods back towards services. As a result, value sales of experiential luxury increased by 36% to amount to TWD6.3 billion in 2023, boosted by wealthier individuals resuming normal activity, such as…
Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 7% to total TWD20.8 billion in 2023, as a result of a consumer desire to have fun and enjoy experiences after the pandemic. Enjoying a drink with friends remains a priority leisure activity,…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in Taiwan grew by 9% in 2023 in current terms to amount to TWD502.9 billion. Development was still widely defined by a return to more normal consumer behaviour in terms of working, shopping, and spending on luxury…
Personal luxury retail value sales rose by 8% in 2023, to total TWD281.3 billion, supporting growth for leading brand providers such as Kering SA and Richemont Asia Pacific Ltd. 2023 sales growth was fuelled by individuals deciding to invest in…
Value sales of premium and luxury cars went up by 8% to total TWD194.5 billion in 2023, due to increased demand from high-income consumers, who proved to be steadfast in their purchases despite macroeconomic headwinds. Demand for premium and luxury…
The per capita consumption of chocolate confectionery in India in 2023 is only 7% of consumption in the US and 10% of consumption in the UK. Generally, chocolate confectionery in India has limited mind space association, primarily focused on gifting,…