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.
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…
Demand for vitamins continued to increase in the Philippines during 2023 as the use of these products to supplement the diets of local consumers became increasingly commonplace. While malnutrition is uncommon in the Philippines, many local people are…
2023 witnessed remarkable growth for vitamins in current value terms, continuing the trend of the previous year. Persistent concerns surrounding COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, coupled with ongoing health concerns, sustained a robust demand…
Volume sales of vitamins in Taiwan have continued to increase steadily in 2023, with all categories set to post better results in this respect than they did in 2022. Rising demand reflects the growing willingness of local consumers to take preventive…
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…
Vitamins is set to continue to see stable growth in Singapore in 2023, with multivitamins expected to perform slightly better than single vitamins due to Singaporeans’ preference for convenience and multifunctional products. At the same time, there…
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…
Demand for vitamins continued to grow at a rapid pace in 2023 as Malaysians increasingly focused on preventative health measures. Indeed, despite the transition of COVID-19 into an endemic virus, consumers continued to seek out products that claimed…
Overall, vitamins is expected to see a further decline in retail volume sales, as well as a drop in retail current value sales, due to the struggles of multivitamins, over 2023. As the huge positive impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,…
Sales of multivitamins and single vitamins in Japan have continued to grow in current value terms in 2023, reflecting the ongoing consumer interest in healthy living. Multivitamins are seen as an easy and convenient way for consumers to address their…
In 2023, overall vitamins is expected to maintain current value growth, although volume sales are set to turn to decline. However, this is unlikely to be part of a larger trend, as a return to growth is expected in the forecast period. It is more…
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…
The significant increase in vitamins sales in Hong Kong in 2023 can be attributed to several factors. There has been a growing emphasis among local consumers on taking preventive measures to enhance their overall health and wellbeing. This trend has…
Vitamins enjoyed a surge in demand throughout the COVID-19 wave which started after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in December 2022, and lasted during the first half of 2023. Products with the purpose of immune support, such as vitamin C, which…
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…
Vitamins and dietary supplements is an area of consumer health that has been doing well during the pandemic. People have been trying to look after their health with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) at large, for example seeking out immunity-boosting…
The population increase in Vietnam from 2021-2040 will be driven by positive natural change, as births outweigh deaths. Improved living and healthcare standards will support ageing, driving growth in the 65+ population. Cities will expand as…
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are Vietnam’s most economically vibrant cities. Going forward, the populations of Vietnamese cities will continue to expand, with a relatively youthful demographic profile. However, the anticipated rapid economic…
The Vientiane in Laos 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,…
Video games continued to outperform traditional toys and games in 2023, with the category continuing to record healthy growth in current value terms despite the challenging market conditions. Nonetheless, the picture varied between the performance of…