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.
Government forecasts indicate a positive GDP growth for Vietnam across 2023, with a gradual decline in the average monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is a good sign regarding stabilisation of inflation. The government in Vietnam aims to keep…
The biggest story in consumer lending in 2023 is the issuing of the new Circular by the State Bank of Vietnam, to promote consumer lending for daily needs. To encourage banks to increase their lending activities, including consumer lending, the State…
Overall, sales of consumer electronics have seen a return to growth in retail volume terms in Vietnam in 2023 after a steep decline in the previous year. However, the results within the different categories are mixed. With COVID-19 restrictions now…
With Vietnam having experienced a strong rebound in international and domestic tourism in 2023, this served to boost the number of consumer foodservice transactions made in travel, lodging and leisure locations. According to official sources, more…
Consumer foodservice in Vietnam experienced positive growth in current value terms in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than the previous year. This was attributable to the elevated rate of inflation, which impacted household spending. With prices…
Current value sales of consumer health in Vietnam continue to record strong growth in line with the rising trend of health and wellness in the country. Post-pandemic, the majority of Vietnamese consumers are taking greater care of their health, and…
In 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam implemented measures to promote consumer lending for daily needs. To encourage banks to increase their lending activities, including consumer lending, the State Bank issued Circular No. 06/2023/TT-NHNN on 28 June…
2023 saw convenience stores in Vietnam continue to expand rapidly in terms of number of outlets, especially into urban areas, as local lifestyles became increasingly busy. Convenience stores resonate with Gen Z consumers and students, gaining…
Retail value growth is stronger than volume in cooking ingredients and meals in Vietnam, due to inflationary pressures pushing up unit prices. That said, despite these economic pressures, volume growth is also relatively stable. We also note that…
Vietnam has been experiencing a higher number of cases of influenza in 2023, which is benefiting sales of cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies. Due to prolonged home seclusion as a result of pandemic-related restrictions, Vietnamese consumers…
Credit cards are also benefitting from the ongoing government and finance industry efforts to promote a cashless payment society. As such, we are seeing a robust performance in credit cards in 2023, thanks to a growing awareness among consumers about…
The growth in drinking milk products in dairy packaging in Vietnam is due to an increasing awareness of the importance of dairy products in a balanced diet, especially among health-conscious consumers. In addition, drinking milk is seen as a…
Overall, dairy products and alternatives is expected to see only modest, if slightly faster, retail volume (tonnes) growth in 2023, compared with 2022. Vietnam’s economy faces various challenges at the end of the review period. The country has…
Cashless payment trends are being boosted by both government and issuer initiatives in Vietnam, along with support from retailers in various industries and channels across the country. This, in turn, is helping to boost the performance of financial…
Deodorants in Vietnam turned in a convincingly positive performance in 2023, thanks in large part to rising living standards and higher hygiene-consciousness propelling greater concern in personal hygiene and grooming. The use of deodorants to combat…
2023 meant further growth for depilatories in Vietnam, with modern consumers aware of global trends keen to explore the latest hair-removal products and willing to invest more money in depilatories. Despite the increasing availability of professional…
Despite another positive performance by dermatologicals in 2023, the category is recording significantly slower growth rates compared to 2022. The dynamic growth in 2022 was due to the fact that after the lifting of restrictions in Vietnam, local…
Retail value sales of dietary supplements continue to grow strongly in 2023, albeit at a marginally slower pace compared to the previous two years. The rising demand for dietary supplements has been significantly influenced by the pandemic when local…
In 2023, digestive remedies in Vietnam continues to record a strong performance in line with rising consumer awareness of the importance of digestive health. The prevailing health and wellness trend has made Vietnamese consumers more conscious of…
Direct selling declined in terms of current value sales in Vietnam in 2023, with the drop driven by the continued fall of leading brands Herbalife Nutrition, New Image, and Amway as they struggled in the context of global inflationary pressures.…