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 COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the health consciousness of Filipinos, leading to a surge in the adoption of wearable electronics that focus on health and wellness monitoring. These devices track vital health metrics such as heart rate,…
Demand for wearable electronics in Vietnam continues to rise, although retail volume growth is more modest compared to previous years due to slower demand in the affordable to mid-priced segments, as local consumers become increasingly discerning and…
Weight management and wellbeing in Azerbaijan is suffering in terms of volume sales in 2023, with only slimming teas seeing (slowed) positive growth. Weight loss supplements in particular is suffering. A decline in purchasing power, coupled with…
Despite the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions at the end of 2022, in 2023 consumers have not fully emerged from the shadow of COVID-19. Lingering health concerns and illness have led to an increased focus on health and immunity. This heightened…
There has been an increase in the number of Korean weight management brands entering the Hong Kong market. For example, Glam.D launched the cookie & cream flavour Light Meal Shake, tailored to suit the preferences of Hong Kong consumers. Korean…
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…
In 2023, weight management and wellbeing is set to see continued retail volume and current value growth. The positive performance of the category is expected to be triggered by several factors. For instance, based on the latest data released by the…
Demand for weight management and wellbeing products has continued to grow in the wake of the pandemic as consumers have looked to shed the weight gained during lockdown and home seclusion, but also due increased health consciousness. Although having…
Kazakhstani consumers became more prone to gaining weight over 2020-2021 as a result of dietary changes and reduced levels of physical activity during lockdowns, social distancing and remote working. Since then, many people sought to quickly lose the…
Weight management and wellbeing continued to record healthy growth in both volume and constant value terms in 2023. This was led by supplement nutrition drinks, continuing the pattern seen over the review period. Consumers are becoming increasingly…