Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in the Philippines. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
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.…
The report examines key factors in supply chain risks in metals, energy and agricultural commodities. Production, market supply concentration and political risks analysis can help to better identify potential risks and prepare for potential…
Sales of computers and peripherals rocketed in response to COVID-19 and the introduction of restrictions. Many consumers were forced to switch to home working arrangements which created a huge demand for portable computers as consumers looked for…
2023 marks a year of recovery for consumer electronics in the Philippines after spending two years in the red due to economic uncertainties created by the pandemic and elevated inflation. While sales have not seen a full recovery in retail volume…
Headphones is one of the most dynamic areas of consumer electronics in the Philippines with these products complementing the use of smartphones as well as being appreciated by consumers when commuting, exercising, or seeking privacy at home or at…
Home audio and cinema witnessed a steep decline in retail volume terms in 2022 with this pattern continuing into 2022. Despite seeing stronger GDP growth in 2022 and 2023 there remains a high degree of economic uncertainty in the Philippines due to…
Sales of LCD TVs are declining in retail volume terms in 2023 as consumers are now spending more time outdoors again with COVID-19 restrictions having been fully lifted. Most purchases are coming from consumers looking to upgrade to larger LCD TVs or…
Imaging devices experienced a huge decline in demand during the review period with this pattern continuing into 2023. Whereas in the past consumers would often buy digital cameras to take on holiday or for special occasions such as weddings this…
There is a declining interest in in-car navigation in the Philippines as newer cars are now generally already equipped with built-in navigation systems, resulting in less demand for in-car navigation. Furthermore, greater smartphone penetration and…
Mobile phones has seen a return to growth in retail volume terms in 2023 with sales of smartphones seeing a slight recovery in 2023 after a significant sales decline in 2021 and 2022. The pandemic had a significant negative impact on consumer…
The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…
Sales of portable players are seeing growth in retail volume terms in 2023 for the second year running but this growth is being driven by wireless speakers with all the other categories posting heavy losses. A major fact in this is that wireless…
After seeing strong pandemic driven growth in 2021 and 2022, wearable electronics continues to see strong growth momentum in 2023 in retail volume terms. This dynamism stems from growing awareness of the importance of maintaining a healthy and active…