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.
Edible oils continues to face challenges connected to inflationary pressures and supply chain restrictions, which are affecting different edible oils in different ways. For example, inflationary pressures are boosting value growth due to an increase…
At the beginning of 2023, the industry anticipated a surge in consumer lending demand as Filipinos resumed spending as the country emerged out of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A substantial share of consumers also resorted to loans to manage…
Despite continuing inflationary pressures, baked goods saw a solid performance in volume terms in 2023. This was led, to a large extent, by foodservice, which saw double-digit growth for the second consecutive year in 2023, thanks to a return to…
Belts for loose fitting jeans and clothing have developed into a trend in the Philippines due to the demand for contrast and style, personalisation, versatility, and comfort of fit. The contrast between a loose fitting garment and a stylish belt…
Despite macroeconomic adversity on a global scale, tourist demand in 2023 was on the rise, with a growing number of visitors taking their holidays in the Philippines. This represents an improvement on 2021 and 2022, when restrictions related to…
According to the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP), the Q1 2023 growth rate in credit cards, the highest since the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020, reflects local consumers’ resurgence in terms of shopping,…
Retail sales of staple foods and alternatives in the Philippines recorded moderate growth in volume terms in 2023. This was in spite ongoing inflationary pressures, with food prices posting an upward trend, thanks to energy price hikes and…
Wound care posted another moderate positive sales performance in the Philippines in 2023 as the category continued to benefit from the increasing numbers of consumers keeping a first aid kit in their home. In the past, wound care was rarely regarded…
Recent years have seen the population of the Philippines become more interested in sports and fitness and this can be seen in part as a response to the harsh realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is well-known that people who are physically fit and…
Metals food cans remained the most popular choice for shelf stable seafood, ahead of glass jars and flexible plastic. Metal food cans have the benefit of preventing spillage and breakage during transportation and storage. As shelf stable seafood…