Bangladesh

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…

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…

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…

Sales of alcoholic drinks remain very limited as the Muslim majority is banned from possessing or drinking alcohol. Thus, legal demand is limited to Indigenous groups, who stick mainly to artisanal and packaged traditional spirits, and foreigners.…

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…

Consumer health continues to grow in 2022 thanks to recovering post pandemic incomes, urbanisation, population growth and a growing middle class, with this pattern set to continue over the forecast period. However, the market continues to experience…

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…

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…

Snacks have been benefiting from urbanisation and an expanding mid-income group in Bangladesh, with consumers attracted to the growing range of flavours and formats from both local and international players. Nonetheless, distribution for many…

Tobacco in 2021:The big picture

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…

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit sales of dairy and alternatives hard, however the situation has improved drastically in 2022. Now new challenges are being seen due to international inflation due to the rapidly increasing oil and fuel prices. This is…

After being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, beauty and personal care has started to recover in 2021. However, demand is now being impacted by the increasing prices of fuel, which is having an impact on imports. Nonetheless, the…

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…

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…

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.…

High corruption levels, underdeveloped infrastructure and difficult access to financing are among the key obstacles to doing business in Bangladesh. The unproductive labour force is another major factor hindering faster economic development, partly…

Despite the negative impact of the pandemic, Bangladesh’s economy continued to grow in 2021. Over the medium term, accommodative monetary and fiscal policies, as well as the expected progress in vaccinations are set to further support domestic…