Singapore

Despite gradually losing share to rigid plastic and flexible packaging, metal food cans remained the leading pack type in meals and soups packaging in Singapore at the end of the review period, primarily due to their ability to preserve the quality…

Men’s grooming saw stable solid current value growth in Singapore in 2023, driven by a shifting cultural landscape where men are placing greater importance on their physical appearance. As societal norms evolve and perceptions of masculinity change,…

Despite the declining female demographic aged 12-54, menstrual care continued to register low positive year-on-year growth in current value terms while retail volume transactions faced a small decline. While the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic no…

Menswear in Singapore has been regaining momentum after the significant pandemic-induced decline seen in 2020. Although the category is not expected to fully recover to the pre-pandemic levels of retail volume and current value sales in 2023, it is…

In the bustling environment of Singapore, where time is a precious commodity and space is often at a premium, the microwave has evolved from a mere kitchen appliance into a modern day necessity. This transformation can be attributed to several key…

After the challenges faced in 2022 and 2023 due to the economic impact of the pandemic, mobile phones in Singapore is set to show signs of recovery in retail volume terms in 2024. With feature phones ceasing to have a notable presence in the country…

In 2022, Singapore witnessed resurgence in light vehicle and car rental sales, although it was slowed by rising prices of certificates of entitlement (COE). Singapore’s commitment to reduce land transport emissions by 80% from the 2016 peak by 2050,…

Overall, the nappies/diapers/pants category registered strong growth in 2023 in both current retail value and retail volume. While the majority of the category growth can be attributed to price hikes due to the increase in raw material pricing and…

Due to the lifting of restrictions on group sizes and outdoor activities in April 2022, more people in Singapore started going back to the office for work. According to Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Consumer: Nicotine survey, smoking has…

Oral care continued to see double-digit current value growth in Singapore in 2023. One of the factors that contributed to this was increasing consumer awareness of the importance of oral health for overall wellbeing, stemming from increased hygiene…