Australia

In 2023, homewares in Australia witnessed a convergence of functionality and aesthetics, with consumers prioritising practicality alongside visual appeal. Space-saving solutions became a dominant theme, as evidenced by the surge in popularity of…

In 2023, retail volume sales of toilet care products experienced a solid increase in Australia, driven by factors such as rising household numbers and increased property occupancy rates. With greater mobility and the return to offices, consumers…

Although supermarkets in Australia recorded marginally lower growth in 2023 compared to 2022, it was still a solid performance by the channel. The elevated inflation rates and cost-of-living expenses resulted in high prices for basic essentials and…

Despite the gradual normalisation following the impacts created by the era of the pandemic, 2023 has ushered in fresh challenges for both consumers and producers, amplifying instability and uncertainty. The persistently high logistics costs…

Inflation has emerged as a significant challenge for Australian consumers and fresh food producers alike, driven by a confluence of factors: the government's pandemic-induced stimulus and supply chain constraints due to border closures, further…

In 2023, Australia has witnessed a gradual return to normalcy, as the nation has emerged from the pandemic’s grip. Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 started at a slower pace compared with many other countries due to prolonged restrictions, with…

Retail value sales of luxury goods in Australia are notably slowing in 2024 compared to the double-digit growth rates of the previous two years. Nevertheless, growth is largely driven by premiumisation, as discerning shoppers become even more finely…

Dietary supplements in Australia has proven to be resilient to the high rates of inflation and cost-of-living increases over the last two years of the review period. While value growth can be attributable partly to price-driven growth, dietary…

Retail value sales of booking in Australia continue to record double-digit growth in 2024, following a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels the previous year, fuelled by a surge in "revenge travel." Despite the pressures of the high cost of living,…

Demand for mobile phones in Australia, driven by smartphones, remains elevated in 2024, driven by the multifunctional nature of these devices and the significant reliance on them for daily use, whether for messaging, browsing the internet, consuming…

Value sales of sugar confectionery in Australia continue to grow as a result of rising unit prices due to inflationary pressures. However, retail volume sales have seen a consistent decline since 2022, with the trend continuing into 2024. Price is…

The price of most dairy-based products has seen significant rises due to the growing cost of milk, and ice cream in Australia has been no exception. This has been one of the factors behind the retail volume declines for ice cream since 2021, as local…

In 2023, the fall in total volume sales of wine in Australia was largely due to a significant decline in the off-trade channel. This has been the trend for wine since 2021-2022 and the end of lockdowns - the period when wine sales had peaked -…

The resilience of RTDs in Australia resulted in further double-digit volume growth through both on-trade and off-trade channels in 2023. A substantial proportion of the category is comprised of spirit-based RTDs, with the latter’s growth levels…

By early 2024, demand for sunglasses in Australia had recovered to pre-pandemic levels. Sunglasses is a vital category in the Australian market due to the harsh nature of UV rays in the country. Visiting the beach on hot and sunny days is also a…

Demand for cat food in Australia remains stable in 2024. On the other hand, value growth is being driven by ongoing unit price increases due to various factors, such as rising transportation costs, and higher expenses associated with canned food…

Folding cartons remained the main pack type in boxed assortments packaging, as these products are often associated with luxury in Australia. Boxed assortments containing high-grade chocolate or exotic nuts are generally packaged in folding cartons.…

Contrary to traditional toys and games, video games in Australia maintained strong double-digit growth in 2023, driven mainly by digital games. Unlike traditional toys, video games is far from reaching maturity in the local market as the category…

Retail tissue in Australia saw low retail volume growth in 2023, and a more dynamic current value increase, experiencing high single-digit growth. However, challenges such as rising unit prices and supply chain disruptions persisted, albeit to a…

Just as consumers are tailoring their choice of fragrance to suit various occasions, they are now applying a similar approach to selecting deodorants in Australia. Rather than relying on one deodorant exclusively, local consumers are building…