The world's most comprehensive market research on consumer produc...
The world's most comprehensive market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Myanmar.
Myanmar’s military has created significant instability for the country, whilst corruption continues to be rife and economic freedom has worsened. High inflation is causing the economy to stall and the foreign investment climate has worsened…
In 2023, soft drinks players adjusted their business and marketing strategies. This included launching smaller pack sizes, implementing marketing promotions and launching new budget brands. This was done in a bid to remain competitive amidst the…
Sales of hot drinks registered marginal growth in 2023. Coffee, the largest category, and other hot drinks recorded growth, while retail volume sales of tea declined. A developing coffee culture supported rising demand for fresh coffee, with tea…
In 2023 home care sales rebounded from the disruption caused by the pandemic as society returned to normality. Categories that benefited from the COVID-19 pandemic such as dishwashing resumed normal growth patterns as consumers spent less time at…
Tissue and hygiene in Myanmar posted strong retail volume growth in 2023, supported by population growth and urbanisation, despite higher prices. The consumer base mainly consists of middle- and high-income consumers. However, households remained…
In 2022, alcoholic drinks recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic in line with restrictions easing, which has had numerous benefits for on-trade sales. However, the industry overall now faces a new set of challenges due to global inflation which is…
Beauty and personal care players continued to adjust to shifting consumer habits and fluctuations in the economy in 2023 by launching smaller pack sizes and low-cost alternatives to fight inflation, marketing initiatives including price discounts,…
In 2023, Myanmar's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and military coup faces new challenges due to global inflation. Soaring prices have led to decreased purchasing power, prompting a shift in snack consumption patterns. Consumers are downtrading…
Political and economic repercussions, such as regional conflicts, inflation, and currency depreciation, resulting from the 2021 coup have cast a shadow on Myanmar's staple foods in 2023. Retail prices have persistently surged across various…
Consumption of tax-paid cigarettes continues to fall in 2022, with many consumers eschewing locally manufactured cigarettes in favour of either illicit imports or traditional cheroots and quids. Demand for the Red Ruby brand continues to decline…