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Cosmetics and confectionary most popular for affluent Indonesians in duty-free stores

Alcohol & tobacco, cosmetics and confectionary are the most popular items affluent Indonesian consumers would like to purchase in duty-free stores, according to new findings of Affluential, a DIY survey platform for affluent consumers.

Gadgets, apparel, handbags and cosmetics/perfumes figured in the top list of items consumers buy for themselves. "Certain categories such as watches and alcohol are often bought as gifts for family and friends," Affluential said on Wednesday in a press release.

It also finds that Indonesians chose direct buying at duty-free from the airport over buying in-flight or preordering products from the airport.