Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
The homewares market in Thailand continued to see positive growth in current value terms in 2023, with cookware and kitchen utensils leading the way. Traditional Thai cookware such as bamboo cookware, saw a particular increase in demand, indicating a…
Homewares in Singapore maintained slow and stable current value growth in 2023. The sustained growth in this year can be attributed to Singaporeans’ purchasing behaviour, demonstrating a nuanced relationship with food and cooking. Despite not cooking…
Sales in homewares in Indonesia in 2023 continued to be supported by the ongoing trend for home-cooking in the country, with kitchen being the best performing category. The home-cooking trends were particularly strong during the era of the pandemic…
The home improvement market in Thailand saw relatively slower growth in current value terms in 2023, when compared the previous year. As discretionary spending shifted to outside the home, in line with the return to busier, pre-pandemic lifestyles,…
In 2023, home improvement in Singapore maintained solid but slowing current value growth. While most categories saw a deceleration in growth in this year, wooden flooring managed to see fairly stable growth in Singapore, owing to its enduring…
Stronger levels of construction activity helped to support sales in home improvement in Indonesia in 2023. The rebound in construction is in line with the development of Indonesia’s economy, alongside political stability, which have supported various…
Home furnishings in Thailand experienced a positive performance in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Growth was driven to a large extent by indoor furniture, which accounts for the bulk of retail value sales.…
Home furnishings in Singapore maintained solid current value growth in 2023. The burgeoning trend of shrinking house sizes, particularly in urban areas, was a pivotal factor propelling growth in bedroom furniture in 2023. As living spaces became more…
Sales in home furnishings in Indonesia in 2023 were supported by the overall cultural emphasis on communal gatherings and outdoor living – particularly during festive seasons. Indeed, the textiles industry in the country is closely intertwined with…
Home and garden in Thailand experienced relatively modest growth in current value terms in 2023, when compared to the previous year. This was attributable to the high cost of living in the country, thanks to the economic fallout of the COVID-19…