China

Since peaking in 2016, China’s birth rate has been seeing a continuous decline, dropping below 10 million for the first time in 2022, and only 9.02 million births recorded in 2023. Although the decline in 2023 was slightly less steep compared with…

In 2024, retail sales of butter in the Chinese market are expected to record a mid-single-digit decline in current value terms. This decrease is primarily due to reduced demand for home baking, as post-pandemic, Chinese consumers have been spending…

Both retail current value and volume sales of cheese are expected to continue to see double-digit declines in China in 2024. Falling sales are primarily being driven by the sharp drop in sales of cheese sticks seen within processed cheese (excl…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

Retail current value sales of dairy products and alternatives in China in 2024 are projected to continue the downwards trend observed in the previous year, with an anticipated decline in the mid-single digits, with retail volume sales also set to…

Retail sales of drinking milk products in China are expected to see a slight decline in current value terms in 2024, due to several compounding factors. For instance, the overall economic environment remains weak, therefore dampening consumer demand.…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…