Bangladesh

Demand rose in 2022 as COVID-19 eased and foreigners returned to work. However, import price hikes hit sales. The government used software to close import loopholes. Importers could not hide from customs and suppliers could not fill demand. Thus,…

2022 was shaped by recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and high inflation, which are having a mixed effect on different categories in home care. Some products are seeing a better performance due to COVID-19-related restrictions easing and on-trade…

Retail generated positive growth in 2022 despite high inflation and pressure on consumer spending. Higher levels of investment from key players boosted chained grocery retailing and e-commerce as consumers become more accustomed to more modern and…

In 2023, snacks sales completely recovered from the impact of COVID-19 pandemic but faced a new set of challenges, namely inflation. Global inflation and currency depreciation caused prices to skyrocket. With prices of gas, electricity, raw…

Despite tobacco being an important source of tax revenue, the government and anti-tobacco groups continue to make efforts to reduce its consumption with the aim to eliminate tobacco from the country by 2040. However, there are still many tobacco…

In Bangladesh, consumer health faces the challenge of inflation across various categories in 2023. Meanwhile, consumer preferences are shifting towards modern medicine due to its perceived quick effectiveness, leading to a decline in demand for…

As COVID-19 fears subsided consumers returned to more active lives in 2022, although they remained more health conscious than they were before the pandemic. After a partial recovery in demand in 2021, many tissue and hygiene products struggled for…

In 2022, staple foods is no longer feeling the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the industry now faces new challenges due to the global inflation and fuel shortages. Despite this affecting consumers to economise, the category will…

In 2022, all categories are being impacted by the global inflation rates, with price hikes by 50% being seen in some cases. However, BPC overall is performing much better than seen in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end.…

In 2022, soft drinks is no longer feeling the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the industry now faces new challenges due to the global inflation and fuel shortages. Despite this affecting consumers to economise, the category will…

Hot drinks in 2022: The big picture

Corruption and a weak rule of law characterise Bangladesh, whilst an autocratic state is impinging on human rights. Robust economic momentum is supported by high demand for garment exports, but the export base is highly reliant on a single source. An…

In 2023, the dairy industry has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, however, now new challenges are being seen due to international inflation due to the rapidly increasing oil and fuel prices. This is resulting in lower-income consumers to…

In 2022, cooking ingredients and meals will continue to witness strong price hikes due to the rapidly growing cost of raw materials. As a result, many consumers, especially lower-income households, are cutting back on their expenditure and switching…

Lack of government integrity, prevalent corruption, skills shortages, and difficult access to financing are among the key obstacles to doing business in Bangladesh. Low internet penetration is another major factor hindering faster economic…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends in key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Bangladesh covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

The number of households is set to increase moderately in Bangladesh over 2021-2040, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. While household earnings have already recovered from the COVID-19 impact, the fastest household…

The report examines the economic landscape of Bangladesh and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments, and government finance. The economy in Bangladesh expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by increasing public…

Bangladesh consumer income is set to more than double over the forecast period, as rapid economic growth will stimulate domestic labour market. The highest earners by 2040 will be middle youth, shaping the high-value consumption trends in the future.…

Dhaka and Khulna are Bangladesh’s most economically vibrant cities. The cities’ economic strength is partially supported by elevated consumer expenditure and extensive digitalisation. Moreover, Dhaka holds the highest potential for future economic…