Deloitte Consumer Insights Embracing bricks and clicks in Indonesia June 2017 Foreword 03 Deloitte Consumer Insights 04 1. Overall consumer sentiment 06 2. Spending patterns 10 3. Brand preferences and buying behaviour 15 4. Buying channels 22 5. Communication channels 25 6. e-Commerce 28 Looking ahead 34 Contact us 35 Deloitte Consumer Insights | Embracing bricks and clicks in Indonesia
Foreword
Indonesia is often described as Southeast Asia’s most populous economy. With its consumers increasingly gravitating towards online consumption, it is not inconceivable that it might one day become the region’s leader in e-commerce and a priority destination for digital innovation.
In this fourth edition of the Deloitte Consumer Insights report, we explore some of the latest consumption patterns of the Indonesian consumer that emerged from the results of the recent survey conducted in the first quarter of 2017 across 2,000 households via face- to-face interviews in five major cities: Bandung, Jakarta, Makassar, Medan and Surabaya. In addition, we review some of the insights uncovered in previous editions of the survey, and reflect on the evolution of the Indonesian consumer over the last few years.
One unmistakeable shift has been the acceleration in the trend towards online shopping. In the short, one-year span between the previous and this edition of the survey, the percentage of respondents possessing prior online shopping experience has increased significantly. Given Indonesia’s vast potential, however, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Companies hoping to tap into the growth of this digital channel have much to look forward to – that is, if they can adequately satisfy the consumer’s demands along a trinity of dimensions: Practicality, Price and Product Range.
It must be said, however, that some barriers to digital adoption remain. These deterrents – which vary significantly between the different cities – include concerns over security, lack of knowledge and perceived difficulties in returning or exchanging products, and are best addressed with the use of customised strategies and campaigns tailored to the needs of the local market.
Finally, the take-off of digital channels does not imply that traditional channels will diminish in relevance. Consistent with our previous reports, we have also captured and discussed the latest trends and insights on consumer sentiments, behaviours and motivations on the non-digital aspects of the market, including spending patterns, buying behaviours, buying channels, and information sources.
We hope that this report will provide you with insights into the Indonesian consumer market and the considerations that you will need to make in order to harness the potential of this next digital destination.
Eugene Ho Southeast Asia Industry Leader Consumer & Industrial Products
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As with prior editions, this fourth edition of the Deloitte Consumer Insights survey explores a number of macroeconomic and technological trends influencing the consumption preferences and buying behaviours of consumers in Indonesia. Later in this report, we will also delve deeper into the consumption patterns for specific product categories, and examine the impacts of digital technology on consumer behaviour, as its influence on consumers – as a source of information, purchasing channel and avenue for consumer engagement – continues to grow.
Methodology The survey was conducted in the first quarter of 2017 across 2,000 households via face-to-face interviews in five major Indonesian cities – Bandung, Jakarta, Makassar, Medan and Surabaya – with respondents selected from seven household income levels across the low, middle, and high income segments. The sample was carefully selected such that it would be a relatively fair representation of Indonesia’s overall population demographics in terms of geographical distribution, gender and age.
Consumers were surveyed on their spending patterns, consumer sentiment, brand preferences, buying behaviours and channels, e-commerce activities and geographical differences across eleven product categories:
•• Audio and Video Electronics Products (refers •• Household Appliances (Small) (refers to portable to audio visual products, as well as related or semi-portable appliances usually placed on accessories and gadgets) counters or other platforms, such as microwave •• Beverages ovens and rice cookers) •• Clothing and Footwear •• Household Cleaning Products •• Confectionery •• Packaged Food •• Household Appliances (Major) (refers to non- •• Personal Hygiene Products portable appliances, such as refrigerators and •• Tobacco washing machines) •• Transportation
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Demographics of survey respondents
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