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.
Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks is set to see current value growth in Taiwan in 2024. In 2023, there was a decline in overall demand for sweet biscuits as consumers decreased their home snacking habits and bulk purchasing. This…
Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in South Korea is set to maintain retail volume and current value growth in 2024, with growth anticipated for all the main categories. In particular, remarkable growth is expected for cereal bars and…
In 2024, overall sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruits snacks in Singapore is set to return to modest growth in retail volume terms, following consecutive declines in 2022 and 2023, thanks to a slowdown in unit price growth. Snack bars, which are…
Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks continued to be the largest snack in terms of value sales in Pakistan, with sweet biscuits dominating volume sales. In 2024, in spite of continuing high inflation, the segment is expected to register…
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…
Sweet biscuits, snack bars, and fruit snacks is seeing good growth in Kazakhstan in 2024, with robust value supported by high prices, and healthy volume supported by baseline demand. Snack bars, in particular, is seeing robust volume growth across…
Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Japan is set to see both retail volume and current value growth in 2024. In the midst of rising prices for various products, sweet biscuits is expected to emerge as a standout category in 2024, showing…
Mayora Indah Tbk PT maintains its overall company lead in sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks, however, in brand terms, it is Nabati (from Kaldu Sari Nabati Indonesia PT) which beats Mayora Indah’s Roma Wafello to the top brand place. Indeed,…
Traditionally, sweet biscuits are generally consumed in India with tea and coffee or as an impulse indulgence. With increasingly health-conscious consumers in the country, there is greater scrutiny over the levels of sugar present in sweet biscuits.…
Sales growth of sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Hong Kong is slowing, due to a shift in consumption patterns amid greater time spent outside of the home. Supermarket prices for sweet biscuits are increasing, in part due to the…
In 2024, sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in China is expected to maintain the trend from the previous year and witness steady minimal growth in retail current value terms. This is mainly due to the overall economic slowdown in China, and…
As is the case with a number of other snacks categories in Azerbaijan, the gradual easing of inflationary pressures means sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks is set to record a slowdown in current value growth in 2024, but post slightly…
After growth held up quite well during the first two years of the pandemic, only a modest sales increase was recorded in 2022, given all three of the biggest markets in the Asia Pacific region were in decline in this year. While the Chinese market…
The Suzhou in China report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…
While reducing food waste and recycling are well-established green habits, many consumers are apathetic, believing their actions make no difference. This creates opportunities to focus on actionable sustainable claims and campaigns, highlighting…
The majority of consumers in Singapore try to positively impact the planet, leading to a rising amount of Meat Avoiders, who are willing to pay more for sustainable options. Utilising the vegetarian claim would appeal to these consumers, while…
The majority of Japanese consumers reduce food waste and plastics, making Zero Waste claims and Sustainable Packaging well-received. Climate concerns are rising in the country, making locally sourced goods appealing while meat avoidance is…
Reducing plastic use and reducing food waste is well-established in Indonesia, with over 40% of consumers identifying as Zero Wasters. This creates substantial opportunities, as half of these consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable goods.…
Despite concerns about climate change, figures for action fall short of those for awareness, highlighting that Indians are not following through with their actions to tackle environmental issues. However, a high percentage of Meat Avoiders, the…
While the majority of consumers in Hong Kong try to positively impact the planet, apathy has risen, with under half believing their actions can make a difference. Despite this, almost 40% of consumers identify as being Meat Avoiders. This creates…