Philippines

Dishwashing saw exceptional growth in the Philippines in 2023, with growth for both hand dishwashing and automatic dishwashing. However, while automatic dishwashers are slowly gaining ground in urban and high-income households in the Philippines,…

Home furnishings saw an increase in current value sales in the Philippines in 2023. Hybrid work models have surged in popularity in the Philippines, driven by a strong preference amongst Filipino workers for flexible arrangements. This shift, with…

Hair care is a relatively mature category in the Philippines and as such, saw relatively modest growth in retail volume in 2023. The largest segment, standard shampoos saw a stagnant performance, with growth of hair care instead driven by newer and…

Vacuum cleaners continued to enjoy fast growth in demand in 2023. This performance continued to be supported by heightened awareness of the importance of hygiene and cleanliness to health since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The public health…

While many consumers continued to face financial pressures at the end of the review period, customisation gained importance as higher-income consumers wanted personalised products that fit with their design and aesthetic requirements. Thus,…