Philippines

Filipinos, in general, are not fans of layering. Instead, the tropical climate of the Philippines means that they are usually fairly minimalist in terms of clothing. Hosiery products are widely seen to be too hot and often unnecessary to wear. As an…

Homewares saw current value growth in the Philippines in 2023. During the year, there was a notable increase in demand for homewares products made from metal. This stemmed from multiple factors. Firstly, there was a robust demand for stainless steel…

In the Philippines, LCD TVs continue to dominate volume sales in home video primarily due to their affordability compared to their OLED TV counterparts. The average price of an LCD TV is significantly lower, making it a more accessible option for a…

Home products specialists in the Philippines saw relatively modest growth in current value terms in 2023, compared to the previous year. This was due to persisting inflationary pressures, which placed a strain on household budgets, With many…

Semi-automatic washing machines remained the most popular type of home laundry appliances in the Philippines at the end of the review period. Semi-automatic washing machines, which continued to recover from the 2020 slump in retail volume sales…

Home insecticides saw dynamic retail volume and current value growth in 2023 – faster than all other years of the review period. Urbanisation has had a substantial impact on the demand for pest control products in the Philippines. As the country is…

Home improvement saw double-digit current value growth in the Philippines in 2023. During the year, decorative paint witnessed notable growth due to several key factors. Firstly, the booming real estate sector directly fuelled demand for home paint,…

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…

Flexible plastic continued to account for the vast majority of the packaging unit volumes used in the home care industry in the Philippines in 2023. Flexible plastic has also been seeing strong growth as the country has been experiencing high…

In 2023, home care in the Philippines underwent significant changes. The implementation of FDA Administrative Order No. 2019-019 led to a decrease in new brands entering the market due to stricter regulations, impacting the competition. However, the…