Philippines

2023 saw further positive growth in retail volume sales of NRT smoking cessation aids in the Philippines, although growth rates were considerably lower than the phenomenal performances recorded in the category earlier in the review period. The main…

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…

Retail sales of nappies/diapers/pants in the Philippines saw positive growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. However, this was attributable to a large extent to inflationary pressures, as manufacturers,…

Insights and data on the traditional automotive sector and the mobility industry can help businesses examine how changing travel patterns will impact future consumer behaviour. Growing climate pressures and rising urbanisation rates are pushing…

Mobile phones experienced a notable rebound in 2024 amid the rebound in the economy and weaker inflationary pressures with consumer and vendor confidence rising. Inflation peaked at the start of 2023 but began to slow down towards the end of the…

A microwave oven is a key appliance for consumers who demand convenience cooking appliances. Following a strong, but relatively limited, drop in retail volume sales in 2020, caused by COVID-19 pandemic-related strict lockdowns and restricted retail…

There was a notable consumer preference for vintage clothing in 2023, with trends such as “old money fashion vibe” and Levi’s “1955”. Male consumers displayed an interest in clothes worn during older times, such as straight cut jeans, tucked-in basic…

Menstrual care in the Philippines enjoyed an improved performance in current value terms in 2023. Growth was supported by an increase in consumer mobility, including the return of women to their physical workplaces,

Men’s grooming in the Philippines saw healthy performance in 2023 in retail volume terms. Sales were boosted by the return of in-person working, alongside an increase in socialisation, which had an especially positive impact on products such as men’s…

This Megatrends report highlights long-term trends resulting from shifts in consumer values and behaviour. It provides a summary of each of Euromonitor International’s 10 focus megatrends and insights as to how each trend has manifested in the…