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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.
Overall retail volume sales of air care products displayed a modest uptick in 2023. However, this growth narrative unfolded against the backdrop of notable shifts in unit prices. The incremental growth observed in overall volume sales of air care…
The impact of climate change and rising temperatures in Thailand has had a significant impact on the demand for air conditioners in the country. As temperatures rise during the hot and humid months, the need for effective cooling solutions has become…
The number of people travelling via air saw triple-digit growth for the second consecutive year in 2023, with volumes exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The return of tourists from other countries in Asia-Pacific, notably China, was a key contributor to…
Alcoholic drinks saw volume sales rise in Thailand in 2023. Beer and imported spirits registered a dynamic year, while wine saw growth in the number of imports and cider/perry remained a niche segment. Tourism was a key influence on the development…
COVID-19 had a major impact on sales of alcoholic drinks in Thailand in 2020, with foodservice consumption plummeting as establishments in this channel were closed for extended periods, with other restrictions also hitting sales in this channel.…
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…
Most categories within apparel accessories are reporting double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023, with the one exception being “other” apparel accessories. This growth has been supported by the ongoing recovery in domestic and…
Apparel and footwear in Thailand continues on the path to recovery in 2023, albeit sales have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels in current value terms. Even though the country continues to record COVID-19 cases, Thai consumers have learnt to…
Overall current value sales rose in 2023 for apparel and footwear specialists in Thailand, partly benefitting from the continued post-pandemic rebound. Thailand is a difficult market for fast fashion players, however. Even before the pandemic,…
Current value sales in appliances and electronics specialists in Thailand continued their post-pandemic rebound in 2023. Over the end of 2022 and beginning of 2023, the Thai government introduced several stimulus measures, including the offer of cash…
Away-from-home (AFH) tissue in Thailand experienced notable growth in current value and volume terms in 2023, propelled by the rise in domestic tourism and international visitors. This expansion was particularly pronounced due to the heightened…
Baby and child-specific products in Thailand saw dynamic activity from leading brands in 2023. The category was home to several new product developments and marketing communication focusing on clean and green products and packaging. Demand for…
Baby food is seeing positive value and volume growth in 2023, supported by the return to normality following the era of the COVID-19 pandemic and, in turn, consumers’ return to out-of-home lifestyles – despite the sluggish birth rates in Thailand…
Total baby food packaging volumes in Thailand maintained growth in 2023, with increases seen across all categories, although none were able to return to the pre-pandemic (2019) level of unit volumes. Although rising from a relatively low base, dried…
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,…
Baked goods manages to achieve positive growth in both retail value and volume terms, despite the return of foodservice heralding stronger growth in on-trade terms. The resumption of tourism, following the era of pandemic restrictions, is attributed…
Bath and shower saw rising volume and current value sales in Thailand in 2023. Brands active in the category have sharpened their focus on innovations designed to help them rebrand, so that they can differentiate themselves and refresh their…
In 2023, beauty and personal care in Thailand saw demand from local consumers reflect greater sophistication in taste and preferences. While Thais developed a heightened level of concern for health and hygiene when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its…
While folding cartons and HDPE bottles remained the leading pack types in beauty and personal care packaging in Thailand in 2022, squeezable plastic tubes were recording stronger growth in this year. Squeezable plastic tubes have become popular due…
Beer saw volume sales increase in Thailand in 2023. On-trade is considered an important distribution channel for beer in the Thai market. Many brand-sponsored events such as concerts and festivals are held to generate awareness and sales, though this…