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Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Thailand. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Retail sales of dermatological products in Thailand experienced accelerated growth in current value terms in 2023, following the return of consumers to more active lifestyles outside the home. With this increased mobility came a greater risk of…
Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies continued to enjoy healthy growth in current value terms in 2023. This was driven, to a large extent, by the revival of normal pre-pandemic patterns of behaviour, including the return of Thais to their…
The market for consumer health products in Thailand continued to enjoy healthy growth in current value terms in 2023. This was driven, to a large extent, by the revival of normal pre-pandemic patterns of behaviour, including the return of consumers…
Despite a decline in the number of COVID-19 cases, demand for analgesics continued to grow in 2023. This was partly due to the revival of pre-pandemic behavioural patterns, including the cessation of mask wearing and social distancing, which meant…
The trend towards plant-based diets in Thailand is rapidly gaining momentum, as health-conscious consumers increasingly opt for plant-based options. With growing demand for healthier choices, particularly protein from soybeans, and grains that are…
Due to the postponement of the third phase of the sugar tax in Thailand, which was postponed from 1 October 2022 to take effect on 31 March 2023, carbonated beverage players have had to act quickly to launch innovative products in response. Most…
As food manufacturers respond to the shift towards healthier eating habits in Thailand, they are not only introducing new options with no or low sugar claims, but they are also strategically investing in marketing campaigns that align with evolving…
In 2022, hot drinks continued to be driven by health and wellness trends that included low sugar content and functional products offering higher specific value. To remain competitive, both small and large hot drinks brands have been introducing new…
With the increasing prioritisation of health and a growing scarcity of time, consumers are actively seeking faster and more efficient ways to safeguard their wellbeing. As a result, drinking milk products with fortified/functional attributes have…
Health-conscious consumers in Thailand are increasingly opting for plant-based cooking ingredients and meals, further driving the shift towards plant-based diets. Plant-based ready meals is an emerging niche in Thailand but perceived as a lighter and…
The health and wellness industry continues to grow in importance post-pandemic as consumers become more aware of the negative health impact of processed foods, seeking healthier foods and beverages from a range of claims such as natural, organic,…
Writing instruments is expected to see a positive performance in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023, as people have returned to living their normal lives, and there is positive sentiment in the market. Furthermore, the rebound in…
The uncertain economic conditions in Thailand are expected to lead to slower retail volume and current value growth rates for traditional and connected watches in 2023, as consumers have battled inflationary rises in the cost of living and cost of…
Sales of personal accessories are expected to show continued signs of recovery in the market in 2023, despite factors hindering growth, such as local political uncertainty, higher household debt, high rates of inflation, and higher consumer…
In 2023, overall jewellery is set to register a decline in current value terms, despite low growth in retail volume terms. This is expected to result in minimal value growth across overall personal accessories, as jewellery accounted for nearly 50%…
Despite the political and economic uncertainty in Thailand, bags and luggage is set to continue to demonstrate double-digit current value growth in 2023, with the overall category expected to surpass the 2019 pre-pandemic revenue in this year,…
Off-trade sales of sports drinks saw an improved performance in volume terms in 2023, compared to the previous year. The core consumers of sport drinks in Thailand are blue-collar workers, such as farmers, drivers and labourers, who were particularly…
Sales of soft drinks saw healthy growth in volume terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. This was due partly to improved economic conditions, which had a positive impact on consumer spending. The ongoing recovery of inbound tourism…
RTD tea saw an improved performance in off-trade volume terms in 2023, when compared to the previous year. Growth was boosted by the return of busy pre-pandemic lifestyles, which served to boost impulse purchases and on-the-go consumption. RTD also…
Off-trade sales of RTD coffee registered positive growth in volume terms, driven by the resumption of active, on-the-go lifestyles, including the return of consumers to their physical workplaces. RTD coffee is widely associated with consumption…