Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
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.
There is a noteworthy emergence of a niche market consisting of high-income customers who own modern homes and view refrigeration appliances as a fusion of functionality and home decoration. High-income customers, who can afford to invest in modern…
Sales of consumer appliances continued to see steady growth in retail volume terms in 2023 boosted by new property development and fewer concerns about COVID-19. The government’s economic stimulus programme also encouraged consumers to go shopping…
Sweet spreads is seeing stronger retail value growth compared to retail volume, due to price rises in the category. Health trends are also evident in sweet spreads, as many products contain high levels of sugar (e.g., jams and preserves and chocolate…
Staple foods in Thailand is seeing an overall positive performance, in both value and volume terms. That said, the category continues to be affected by inflationary pressures which are pushing up prices, alongside the cost-of-living crisis which is…
Thai consumers have been spending more on credit cards in 2023 in line with an increase in the consumer confidence index and a marked improvement in the Thai economy. Expenditure on various products and services, including shopping, restaurants,…
Thailand consumer lending remains robust in 2023, with double-digit growth rates in gross lending as the category continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The rise in private consumption and the revival in tourism has led to an upturn in…
Womenswear in Thailand is seeing a shift in demand towards multi-purpose products. Although fashion remains the key concern when people are purchasing womenswear, consumers are also showing more concern with regard to the item’s functionality. This…
Aligned with an increased focus on the importance of health and wellness among Thai consumers, there has been an increase in people taking part in workout routines and exercise activities. In 2023, sportswear brands have continued to leverage this…
Retail sales of bookings continued to grow strongly in constant value terms in 2023 as they edged even closer to pre-pandemic levels. While offline booking saw a strong recovery, online booking still accounted for more than two thirds of retail…
In response to the revival of eat-in dining, foodservice players resumed their outlet expansion strategies in 2023. As in the previous year, retail was the most dynamic location in terms of growth in number of outlets, as operators looked to…