Vietnam

Home laundry appliances continue to struggle in retail volume terms in 2023, albeit with a slight improvement on the previous three years. It is noted that lower- to mid-income consumers and those living in rural areas are not concerned about…

Large cooking appliances remains in a negative volume slump in 2023, with relatively weak value growth. Large cooking appliances tend to have long lifecycles, with fewer upgrades than seen in many other consumer appliances categories. As such, sales…

Retail volume sales in microwaves are sliding into negative declines, which are expected to continue over the forecast period. Previously, we had seen decent volume growth in microwaves, thanks to players offering more affordable and value-for-money…

Sales in personal care appliances are supported by rising incomes and standards of living in Vietnam, leading to consumers paying more attention to their appearances. Social media trends are also influencing sales, both in urban areas and reaching…

Sales in refrigeration appliances have crept back into small positive volume growth, after the category’s previous years of slumps. This is in part attributed to the hot summer season in Vietnam, driving demand for refrigeration appliances which…

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…

Sales in vacuum cleaners are supported by consumers’ rising standards of hygiene within the home. This is particularly notable in big cities, due to urban air pollution levels. It is noted that PM2.5 dust is a concern for consumers living in the big…

In 2022, the Vietnamese consumer goods market showed a distinct shift in packaging preferences, driven by a delicate balance between economic challenges, environmental consciousness and the desire for convenience. For example, in 2022, the Vietnamese…

The evolution of modern, post-pandemic lifestyles, which included spending more time at home, led to an increase demand for air care in 2023. With a high proportion of consumers adopting hybrid working patterns, they were keen to use these products…

Despite its maturity, bleach continued to grow in retail volume and current value terms in 2023. Not only is it considered affordable, it also regarded as a powerful multipurpose home care product. With a heightened demand for greater hygiene, formed…