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.
Demand for standard eye care, the largest category in overall OTC eye care in South Korea, continues to improve in 2023, in line with heightened exposure to digital screens in everyday life, and a return to out-of-home activities, including the…
Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 16% to total HKD1.1 billion in 2023, boosted by consumers’ desire to enjoy themselves after the pandemic. Enjoying a drink with friends remains a priority leisure activity, following the…
Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 14% to total SGD99 million in 2023, as a result of a consumer desire to have fun and enjoy experiences after the pandemic. Socialising is a priority pastime for many consumers, following on from…
Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 8% to total KRW657.4 billion in 2023, boosted by consumers’ appetite for experiences and enjoyment after the pandemic. Enjoying a drink with a meal at home or when relaxing remains a key pastime…
The herbal/traditional cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies product area has been putting up strong volume growth numbers in Azerbaijan during 2023. Rises are largely a result of the parental pursuit for safer, healthful alternatives -…
Herbal/traditional products are expected to register healthy current value and volume growth in 2023. Consumers are becoming concerned about the side effects of other OTC consumer health products. They appreciate the natural properties of…
The popularity of functional foods for health that have received “individual recognition” from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for specific functionality and safety has been gradually increasing in South Korea. In 2022, these products surpassed…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in Hong Kong rose by 12% in 2023 in current terms, to amount to HKD124.7 billion, exceeding the pre-pandemic level of sales. The revival of shopping in person, socialising, and the resurgence of travel and tourism…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in Singapore increased by 11% in 2023 in current terms, to total SGD12.4 billion. Development was still widely defined by recovery and a return to more normal consumer behaviour in terms of working, shopping,…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in South Korea rose by 18% in 2023 in current terms, to stand at KRW50.7 trillion. A combination of consumer indulgence, the release of pent-up demand, and the resumption of key activities, including travelling,…