The world's most comprehensive market research on consumer produc...
The world's most comprehensive market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Bangladesh.
In 2023, sales of alcoholic drinks in Bangladesh have increased significantly, driven by a rise in local consumption alongside foreign customers. Previously, only foreigners partook, but shifting social values and norms have seen more locals adopting…
Beauty and personal care volume sales stagnated in Bangladesh in 2023, while sales rose strongly in current value terms. This situation resulted from a marked rise in prices and challenging economic conditions, which led to consumers reducing the…
In Bangladesh, consumer health faces the challenge of inflation across various categories in 2023. Meanwhile, consumer preferences are shifting towards modern medicine due to its perceived quick effectiveness, leading to a decline in demand for…
In 2023, a surge in living costs has driven price increases of 20-60% in cooking ingredients. As a result, demand has declined, especially among lower-middle-income consumers. To combat this, manufacturers have been focusing on smaller packs. On a…
In 2024, dairy products and alternatives in Bangladesh have witnessed strong price increases, particularly in categories like baby food and dairy. Nonetheless, both have maintained volume growth as consumers prefer to switch to lower-priced brands…
Amid rising prices of essential foods and other basic necessities, the hike in prices of home care products added a new brden on people in 2023. In about nine months, almost all products such as detergents and toilet cleaners became pricier by 10 to…
In 2023, hot drinks is thriving in Bangladesh, especially tea and coffee. Despite a minimal price rise compared to other products, coffee has experienced some inflation. Supplementary drinks face reduced consumption among low and middle-income…
Although public debt is contained, Bangladesh has major challenges for economic freedom and corruption remains endemic. The economy has performed strongly, but inflation is rising as a result of political instability and reliance on textiles is…
Retail generated positive growth in 2022 despite high inflation and pressure on consumer spending. Higher levels of investment from key players boosted chained grocery retailing and e-commerce as consumers become more accustomed to more modern and…
In 2024, snacks in Bangladesh saw strong price increases, which impacted demand. A dollar shortage disrupted imports, boosting local product development, especially in savoury snacks and sweet biscuits. Rising living costs push consumers toward…
In 2023, soft drinks in Bangladesh faces challenges due to a significant price hike since September 2022, exacerbated by escalating water costs. The proposed turnover tax, deemed a potential growth deterrent by experts, also poses a threat to the…
Consumer purchasing power fell in 2023 due to devaluation of the local currency against the dollar. This has made many staples unaffordable to a large swathe of the population. Most middle income demographics tend to do a minimum shop to cover their…
In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Bangladesh faces challenges as demand slows due to price hikes and increased household expenses. Political unrest further disrupts business performance, leaving daily wage labourers unemployed and struggling with daily…
In 2023, the inflation rate in Bangladesh is very high, causing a significant increase in essential commodity prices over the past year. Despite this, tobacco sales have improved, primarily due to the widespread availability of single-stick sales,…