Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Vietnam. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Supermarkets in Vietnam saw significant growth in 2023, with notable increases in terms of both current value sales and the number of outlets, driven by the aggressive expansion strategies of key players. Local consumers in suburban and rural areas…
Rising knowledge of the importance of protecting the skin from the sun drove sales of sun care products in Vietnam in 2023 and will continue to do so throughout the forecast period. Sun care is expanding in both urban and rural areas as local…
Sugar confectionery experienced a marked slowdown in growth in retail volume terms in 2023. Rising Inflation, triggered by the energy crisis, was a key contributor to this trend, as cash-strapped households were forced to reduce their expenditure on…
In 2023, amidst challenging economic conditions, there was a noticeable decrease in local consumers dining out compared to the pre-COVID-19 era. However, the sugar and sweeteners industry experienced a healthy increase in volume sales, particularly…
Street-stalls/kiosks registered a marked slowdown in growth in terms of both current value and number of transactions in 2023. Such outlets are especially popular with lower-income segments, which were particularly impacted by the elevated rate of…
Store cards have a negligible presence in Vietnam with there being little interest or awareness of these card products. Furthermore, the government strictly controls the supply of credit in Vietnam which makes it a complicated and lengthy process to…
In 2023, an increased awareness of the importance of health and wellness contributed to the rise in demand for starchy roots in Vietnam. The nutritional advantages of eating these foods, such as high-quality carbs, dietary fibre, and crucial…
Retail prices of staple foods in the Vietnam continued to rise in 2023. While inflationary pressures began to ease, the ongoing war in Ukraine had a major impact on the prices of key raw materials, due to the disruption of the global supply chain.…
Sportswear continues to see double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023, although this is largely based on elevated inflation rather than a significant recovery in demand. The gloomy economy has negatively affected the recovery of sportwear in…
In 2023, further consumer interest in sports nutrition is being driven by the growing health and wellness trend, particularly in terms of looks and fitness. Traditionally, the category’s main customers are young people who like to work out and care…
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…
The market for spirts in Vietnam posted a sharp decline in overall volume sales in 2023, in contrast to the buoyant performance of the previous year. This was attributable primarily to the elevated rate of inflation, which forced many consumers to…
In order to respond to the developing health and wellness trend in Vietnam, many players in soft drinks have introduced reduced-sugar or zero-sugar versions of their existing products, while some have fortified their products with vitamins and…
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…
Retail sales of snacks in Vietnam saw a more muted performance in 2023 than in 2022, in both volume and constant value terms. Rising Inflation, triggered by the energy crisis, had a considerable impact on purchasing behaviour, with cash-strapped…
E-vapour and heated tobacco products remains an underdeveloped category in Vietnam, however, this is expected to develop further over the forecast period. During 2022, the Vietnamese government and associated authorities, especially the Ministry of…
Small local grocers have been finding it increasingly difficult to compete with other retail channels. In 2023 the rapid growth of convenience stores and the persistent rise in e-commerce purchases continued to take their toll on traditional grocery…
Volume growth in small cooking appliances remains stable, albeit at slowing growth rates than seen over the past few years as the category becomes more mature. Air-fryers continue to be popular, with both urban and rural consumers, as such appliances…
Having already recovered to pre-pandemic levels the previous year, demand for sleep aids in Vietnam continues to grow in 2023. Although both retail volume and value growth rates are slower compared to 2022, demand remains healthy. The waning impact…
Like other beauty and personal care categories, skin care in Vietnam benefitted from rising incomes and living standards in 2023. Local consumers are placing greater emphasis on their appearance and starting to use skin care products at earlier…