Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Vietnam. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
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…
Travel intermediaries are embracing the health and wellbeing trends by introducing a range of new products specifically designed for mental and physical rejuvenation. In 2023, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of Vietnamese individuals…
Sales of bottled water have continued to experience dynamic growth in both on-trade and off-trade volume terms in 2023, continuing the pattern seen in 2022. This strong demand is in part due to the rising health and wellness movement and a decline in…
Demand for breakfast cereals remained very limited in Vietnam in 2023, due to the overwhelming importance of traditional specialities such as xoi (sticky rice), pho (a broth containing rice noodles, meat and herbs), bun bo (a spicy broth associated…
In 2023, margarine and spreads is projected to continue to be the dominant category in retail volume and value sales terms, followed by butter, with cooking fats sales still negligible. The popularity of margarine and spreads is underpinned by its…
Cafés/bars continued to enjoy healthy growth in current value terms in 2023. This was attributable to a rebound in international and domestic tourism, following the revival of the travel industry in the aftermath of the pandemic., Such establishments…
Carbonates has seen slower growth in both on-trade and off-trade volume terms compared to 2022. This can be attributed to several factors such as elevated inflation, lower income levels, and increased health concerns and a growing focus on sport and…
Cat food is seeing healthy growth in Vietnam in 2024, in both value and volume terms. Indeed, as seen with the evolving education about the care and wellbeing of animals in the country, this is also benefitting cats as well as dogs. With more…
American Express signed a partnership with Vietnam JSC Bank for Industry & Trade (Vietinbank) in 2021 to increase acceptance of its cards in Vietnam. However, charge cards are not issued in Vietnam and there is unlikely to be any significant demand…
Like butter and spreads, cheese remains one of the smaller categories within dairy products and alternatives in Vietnam, as it is not traditionally used in the local cuisine. A low level of awareness amongst the local population is also evident due…
During the height of the pandemic era (2020 and 2021), sales of childrenswear plummeted in value and volume terms as children were required to stay at home, by government diktat, and schools were closed. However, the end of the pandemic, alongside…
Chocolate confectionery is seeing small volume gains in Vietnam in 2024, while value is better supported by inflationary pressures leading to higher unit prices. Notably, global increases in the cost of raw ingredients such as cocoa and sugar are…
Cider/perry remained a relatively niche product in terms of volume sales in Vietnam in 2023, due to the overwhelming popularity of beer in the country. While it can be advertised, due to its low ABV, its higher unit price compared to beer is a…
In 2023, cigarettes continued to record positive total volume growth in Vietnam despite the economy encountering difficulties during the year. Smoking has become deeply ingrained in the daily routines and habits of many people in Vietnam. Even in the…
In 2023, cigars witnessed slower growth in total volume sales in Vietnam than in the previous year. The market has become more mature, with the target consumer group of cigars being limited mostly to affluent consumers. Despite the deceleration in…
Sales of coffee in Vietnam have seen a small decline in retail volume terms in 2023 with the economic downturn and elevated inflation forcing consumers to show greater caution in their spending. Vietnam's economy started to struggle in 2023 with…
In 2023, colour cosmetics in Vietnam benefitted from rising internet penetration and brands’ greater investment in their social media activities and engagement – especially short videos on TikTok. These endeavours have boosted the growth and…
Sales of computers and peripherals peaked during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 thanks to a spike in demand as consumers switched to working and studying from home. Such was the demand that some retailers struggled to keep up with demand with supply…
Although Vietnamese government managed to control inflation in 2023, price hikes and economic challenges nonetheless continued to constrain consumer expenditure. These economic pressures have had a mixed impact on sales of concentrates in 2023. On…
Although growth slowed in 2022, it was still positive in sugar confectionery, which dominates overall confectionery packaging in Vietnam, with products such as candies and sweets remaining highly popular among Vietnamese consumers of all ages. These…