Category: Market Updates

The 2025 figures for Southeast Asian platform commerce are in, and they describe a market that grew quickly while becoming markedly less varied. The…

Japan is the market brands most often postpone. It is large, wealthy, and stable, and it remains one of the least penetrated by cross-border sellers…

Ask most brands which Southeast Asian market they should enter and the answer comes back Indonesia, on the reasonable grounds that it is the largest.…

In May the United States removed the de minimis exemption for goods arriving from China and Hong Kong. Parcels valued under eight hundred dollars, which…

South Korea is one of the most rewarding markets in Asia for a foreign consumer brand and one of the least forgiving. Both facts come from the same…

For most of the last decade the brief we received from brands was narrow. Get us into China. Get us listed on Tmall or JD. Handle the payments, move the…

The world of cosmetics is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging every year. As we look ahead to 2023, it’s exciting to see what the market trends for cosmetics in China will be. From natural…

Fashion retail is an ever-evolving industry that is impacted by various factors such as social, technological, and economic changes. The rise of e-commerce, the increasing popularity of sustainable…

One potential market that’s attracting attention is Southeast Asia. Here are four reasons why US DTC beauty and fashion brands should invest in this region. Reason 1- Growing middle class: Southeast…

For US brands looking to expand their reach and tap into new markets, Southeast Asia is an increasingly attractive option. With a population of more than 650 million and a rapidly growing digital…

In a world where businesses are always on the hunt for new opportunities to thrive and flourish, the Asian market presents a plethora of possibilities for growth. But as any savvy entrepreneur knows,…

As countries such as China, Japan, India, and some Southeast Asian countries have been showing spectacular economic growth, doing business in Asia has become increasingly attractive for entrepreneurs…

Of course, Chinese consumers as we all know them, aren’t settling for just five product categories, and so are we. And we are now at the second part of our previous blog. Apart from the first five,…

When selling in China or anywhere else in the world, knowing what to sell and identifying products that have a market you can sell to is of high importance. And if you’re planning to enter this huge…

For the past years, China has been known to be one of the world’s largest consumer markets in the world. With over 400 million people, Chinese millennials are the country’s largest consumers and 54%…

The billion-dollar market of China has been an attractive place for foreign brands for the past decade. It provides opportunities for countless businesses all over the world. And while there are a…

Brands have this goal of establishing a connection with their customers, and this goal has been evolving throughout the years. And in today’s world, it is called “Livestreaming.” In China,…

For the past years, it is beyond doubt that China has been performing well in the e-commerce industry, it was even hailed as the world’s largest e-commerce market in the world. And not selling in…

Founded in 2006, Shopify has become a platform that allows businesses of all kinds, sizes, and industries to create their own online store. This allowed them to gain wider reach and access to…

Finding the right product for your business might be a challenging job, especially if you are a first-time business owner. Well, you’re not alone. It really is hard coming up with a product that is…

Everyone can be an entrepreneur, but not everyone can be great. In the world of business, they say experience builds great entrepreneurs. That is why people often believe that older people are more…