Asia-Pacific Duty-Free Retail Market by Sector Analysis, Tourism Landscape, Opportunities, Innovations, Key Players and Forecast to 2026

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Asia-Pacific (APAC) Duty-Free Retailing Market Overview

The APAC duty-free retailing market size was valued at $32.7 billion in 2022. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 13% during the period 2023-2026, making it the fastest-growing region, ahead of Europe. To cater to the rising demand in the region, many airports in the Asia-Pacific region are expanding and modernizing, giving duty-free stores greater space enabling them to attract more customers. Moreover, the demand for premium and luxury goods has been increasing in the Asia-Pacific region due to rising consumer wealth, creating new business prospects for duty-free merchants.

APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market Overview (2022-2026)

APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market Overview (2022-2026)

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APAC duty-free retailing market report provides an overview of the Asia-Pacific duty-free retailing which includes Market & Category Expenditure and Forecasts, Trends, and Competitive Landscape.

Market size (Year – 2022) $32.7 billion
CAGR (2023-2026) >13%
Key sectors ·       Cosmetics and Toiletries

·       Drinks

·       Jewelry and Watches

·       Food

·       Tobacco

·       Accessories

·       Womenswear

·       Communications Equipment

·       Menswear

·       Printed Media

·       Children Wear

·       Computer Hardware & Software

·       Stationery and Cards

Key Countries ·       Australia

·       China

·       Hong Kong

·       India

·       Indonesia

·       Japan

·       Malaysia

·       New Zealand

·       Philippines

·       Singapore

·       South Korea

·       Thailand

Key Retailers ·       Lotte Duty Free

·       Shinsegae DF

·       DFS

·       King Power

·       Dufry

·       Loax

·       Aelia Duty Free

·       Daikoku Duty Free

·       Heinemann

·       Flemingo

·       Duty-Free Americas

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APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market Drivers

Relaxation of China’s Zero COVID-19 Policy, brand collaborations and new ventures, favorable government initiatives to boost tourism and retail space expansion are some of the key drivers impacting the APAC duty-free retail market.

For instance, the duty-free market in the Asia Pacific is largely driven by Chinese consumers. In January 2023, China relaxed quarantine restrictions for inbound travelers to the country. As a result, the increasing number of tourists to the country should significantly push up duty-free sales.

APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market Segmentation by Countries

Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand are the key countries in the APAC duty-free retailing market. Among them China had the highest share in 2021, followed by South Korea.

China’s duty-free retail market has registered a strong recovery post the pandemic. Looking ahead, the designation of Hainan as a free-trade port and a duty-free hub is expected to significantly propel growth in the upcoming period. Hainan free trade port is being promoted by the Chinese government as an international tourism consumption center to improve the competitiveness of China’s offshore duty-free sales. Additionally, South Korea will be the largest duty-free market in 2026 with its diversified channels and demand for beauty products.

APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market, by Country (%)

APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market, by Country (%)

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APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market Segmentation by Sectors

The key sectors in the duty-free retailing market are cosmetics and toiletries, drinks, jewelry and watches, food, tobacco, accessories, womenswear, communications equipment, menswear, printed media, children wear, computer hardware & software, and stationery and cards. Cosmetics and toiletries continue to be the largest contributor to overall growth in the Asia-Pacific, followed by drinks and accessories.

APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market, By Sectors (%)

APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market, By Sectors (%)

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APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market Segmentation by Retailers

The key retailers in the duty-free retailing market are Lotte Duty Free, Shinsegae DF, DFS, King Power, Dufry, Loax, Aelia Duty Free, Daikoku Duty Free, Heinemann, Flemingo, and Duty-Free Americas. Lotte Duty Free led the market in 2021.

APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market, By Retailers (%)

APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market, By Retailers (%)

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Segments Covered in the Report

APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market Outlook by Country

  • Australia
  • China
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines

 APAC Duty-Free Retailing Market Outlook by Sectors

  • Cosmetics and Toiletries
  • Drinks
  • Jewelry and Watches
  • Food
  • Tobacco
  • Accessories
  • Womenswear
  • Communications Equipment
  • Menswear
  • Printed Media
  • Children Wear
  • Computer Hardware & Software
  • Stationery and Cards

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Lotte Duty Free
King Power
DFS
Shinsegae DF
DUFRY
Loax
Aelia Duty Free
Daikoku Duty Free
Flemingo
Heinemann
Duty Free Americas

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Regional Analysis

Country Analysis

Sector Analysis

Tourism Landscape

Key Trends

Key Retail Innovations

Competitive Landscape

New Opportunities

Appendix

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