Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Japan Consumer Goods & Retailing
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Personal Care Appliances in Japan
... expected in retail current value terms. Amongst the main categories in consumer appliances, personal care appliances is one of the only ones expected to show volume growth in 2024 compared with the previous year. This ... Read More
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Refrigeration Appliances in Japan
... to see a slight increase, it is not set to be enough to offset the decline in volume terms and drive value growth. A significant factor contributing to this downturn is the poor performance of ... Read More
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Small Cooking Appliances in Japan
... expected to decline in retail current value terms. Significant contributors to the downturn include major categories such as kettles, rice cookers, and other small cooking appliances, all of which are expected to experience decreases in ... Read More
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Dishwashers in Japan
... and freestanding, both of which are likely to face declines in sales in 2024, although built-in will continue to dominate. Inflation, and depreciation of the yen, which have persisted since 2022, have stretched consumers’ finances, ... Read More
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Microwaves in Japan
... the depreciation of the yen, which have been ongoing since 2022, have put a strain on consumers’ budgets, resulting in a postponement of big-ticket purchases, and consumers aiming to extend the life of their current ... Read More
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Large Cooking Appliances in Japan
... in current value terms, overall value sales are still only expected to be static. All categories within large cooking appliances are projected to see a drop in volume sales. Ongoing inflation and the weakening of ... Read More
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Food Preparation Appliances in Japan
... to see a decline in retail current value terms. One significant factor contributing to this downturn is the reduction in cooking opportunities. In May 2023, the Japanese government reclassified COVID-19 from a high-risk Category 2 ... Read More
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Air Treatment Products in Japan
... current value terms. The categories set to face the most significant downturn are air purifiers and humidifiers. Both of these saw substantial growth in 2020, in the first year of the pandemic, with double-digit year-on-year ... Read More
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Vacuum Cleaners in Japan
... to a rise in the average unit price. The trend of a shift from cylinder vacuum cleaners to stick vacuum cleaners has continued, with the perception that stick models have weak suction power becoming a ... Read More
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Home Laundry Appliances in Japan
... be sufficient to offset the decline in volume sales, leading to an overall decrease in value terms as well. This downturn can largely be attributed to the categories accounting for the most significant sales, freestanding ... Read More
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Consumer Appliances in Japan
... appliances, which is set to contribute to an overall retail volume decline. According to Euromonitor’s Economies data, the growth rate of annual inflation in Japan was mostly calm in Japan for the last three decades. ... Read More
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Jewellery in Japan
... the country have transformed into platforms for introducing new jewellery brands, leveraging their prime locations and recognition to create a showroom-like atmosphere to attract consumers. This trend is exemplified by the Jewellery Brand Startup Support ... Read More
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Bags and Luggage in Japan
... inbound travel has been rebounding, sales of luggage are set to see a significant increase. For instance, Ace, a well-known luggage brand in Japan, has reported strong sales of large suitcases at its flagship store, ... Read More
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Traditional and Connected Watches in Japan
... items. Price increases are largely being influenced by the rising costs of materials and other expenses. For instance, Citizen announced a price hike of approximately 10% effective from 1 October 2024, citing the increased cost ... Read More
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Personal Accessories in Japan
... in luggage, there has been a noticeable increase in additional purchases made by inbound tourists during their stay, reflecting a revival in travel. Similarly, sales of luxury traditional watches are heavily supported by inbound tourists, ... Read More
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Writing Instruments in Japan
... evolving, focusing on functionality and ease of use. For instance, Pentel introduced the Floatune ballpoint pen in July 2024, which offers a unique writing experience characterised by a sensation of floating due to reduced friction. ... Read More
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Robotic Lawn Mowers Market in Japan
... growth patterns, and forecasts spanning the years 2021 to 2029. Gain insights into a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More
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Robot Vacuum Cleaners Market in Japan
... growth patterns, and forecasts spanning the years 2021 to 2029. Gain insights into a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More
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Laundry Folding Robots Market in Japan
... growth patterns, and forecasts spanning the years 2021 to 2029. Gain insights into a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More
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Photographic Equipment (Electricals) Retailing in Japan: Market Snapshot to 2028
... The report provides an opinion to help companies in the retail industry better understand the changes in their environment, seize opportunities and formulate crucial business strategies. Scope Historic and forecast retail sales value for the ... Read More
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Menswear in Japan
... mandate remote working. As a result, the demand for suits for the office plummeted, with sales of men’s suits in Japan dropping by over a quarter in 2020 compared with the previous year. The situation ... Read More
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Apparel Accessories in Japan
... heat is not a fleeting phenomenon, but a reflection of the ongoing global warming trend, which is expected to persist in the medium to long term. In response to the heat, apparel accessories in Japan ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Japan
... have been heavily influenced by the changing climate. This industry has always been affected by the weather conditions, but this year’s notable characteristics have been another long, extremely hot summer and mild winter, the same ... Read More
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Womenswear in Japan
... the Japan Meteorological Agency, the summers of 2023 and 2024 recorded the highest temperatures since records began. The heat in the summer did not dissipate quickly, with even October seeing days when temperatures soared to ... Read More
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Jeans in Japan
... 2021 inbound arrivals plummeted to less than 1% of 2019 levels. However, from 2022 onwards, a rebound began, and by 2023, following the transition of COVID-19 to a lower risk category, there was a notable ... Read More
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