Vietnam

In 2023, nuts recorded a significant rate of volume growth, particularly in the foodservice sector, driven by the increasing number of tourists visiting Vietnam. The impact of inflation and a sluggish economy led to changes in people's spending…

In 2023, the meat category in Vietnam was negatively affected by inflation and an economic slowdown. Sales value and volume displayed slower growth than in the previous year. In this year, Vietnamese consumers were more focused on saving money and…

In 2023, the fruits category in Vietnam was adversely affected by inflation and an economic slowdown. Total volume sales of fruits saw slower growth than in the previous year. In the last year of the review period, Vietnamese consumers became more…

In 2023, inflation had a considerable impact on consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns, which affected the performance of the fresh food industry in Vietnam. Some categories, such as fruits and vegetables, felt the impact of inflation less than…

In 2023, inflation and a gloomy economy negatively impacted the growth of fresh food overall. However, the demand for fish and seafood still experienced a positive growth rate in both value and volume terms. This can be attributed to an increase in…

Eggs are very popular in Vietnamese cuisine, and they appear in meals consumed by all consumer groups, regardless of their income level. Because of the low price per piece, which ensures that eggs remain more affordable than other fresh foods, and…

Sales of tea have continued to recover in retail volume terms and foodservice volume terms in 2023. Despite the economic pressures facing many households tea has continued to see stable demand in 2023 with sales backed by the end of the pandemic and…

In 2023, there were a number of large sporting events that were organised across several Vietnamese cities, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Da Nang, and Lao Cai. This forms part of the government's strategic strategy to encourage sports…

Vietnam is predicted to see GDP growth of 4.5% by the end of 2023, compared to the initial forecast of 6.5% at the beginning of the year, as per the General Statistical Office study. Soft labour markets and concerns about an impending global…

RTD tea continues to post steady growth in off-trade volume terms in 2023, while in on-trade volume terms sales continue to post a strong recovery. The strong performance from RTD tea is thanks to the burgeoning health and wellness trend in Vietnam,…

RTD coffee has continued to see steady growth in off-trade volume terms in 2023. Although RTD coffee is a relatively niche category, especially when compared to similar products such as RTD tea, it nonetheless appears to still have plenty of…

Sales of other hot drinks have continued to decline in retail volume terms in 2023 which is in part due to consumers spending less time at home now that the pandemic is over and consumers have returned to work and school. Retail sales of other hot…

Sales of juice have been negatively impacted by the impact of inflation on the cost of living and by the gloomy economy with growth through both the on-trade and off-trade channels slowing in volume terms in 2023 as people have been forced to save…

Vietnam is predicted to see GDP growth of 4.5% by the end of 2023, compared to the initial forecast of 6.5% at the beginning of the year, as per the General Statistical Office study. Soft labour markets and concerns about an impending global…

Energy drinks has continued to record positive growth in both off-trade and on-trade volume terms in 2023. Energy drinks are particularly popular amongst younger consumers, who value them for their sweet flavour, as well for their ability to offer a…

Although Vietnamese government managed to control inflation in 2023, price hikes and economic challenges nonetheless continued to constrain consumer expenditure. These economic pressures have had a mixed impact on sales of concentrates in 2023. On…

Sales of coffee in Vietnam have seen a small decline in retail volume terms in 2023 with the economic downturn and elevated inflation forcing consumers to show greater caution in their spending. Vietnam's economy started to struggle in 2023 with…

Carbonates has seen slower growth in both on-trade and off-trade volume terms compared to 2022. This can be attributed to several factors such as elevated inflation, lower income levels, and increased health concerns and a growing focus on sport and…

Sales of bottled water have continued to experience dynamic growth in both on-trade and off-trade volume terms in 2023, continuing the pattern seen in 2022. This strong demand is in part due to the rising health and wellness movement and a decline in…

Asian speciality drinks has witnessed slower growth in off-trade volume terms in 2023 compared to other years in the review period. This is in part due to the economic pressures facing many households with elevated inflation and a sharp rise in the…