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Retail in Vietnam

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  • 108 Pages
  • February 2024
  • Region: Vietnam
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 224557
Retail in Vietnam struggled in 2023, facing pressures from inflation and a weakening export market, among other things. Local consumers cut back on spending which negatively impacted several retail categories, including appliances and electronics specialists and direct selling. By contrast, hypermarkets and convenience stores saw strong growth in line with persistent urbanisation, with leading players focused on expansion throughout tier two and tier three cities.

The Retail in Vietnam report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Retail E-Commerce, Retail Offline.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Retail market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

RETAIL IN VIETNAM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Retail in 2023: The big picture
  • Retail e-commerce reshapes Vietnam market
  • Convenience remains central to strategy while chained pharmacies strengthens presence 2023
  • What next for retail?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
  • Informal retail
  • Opening hours for physical retail
  • Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2023
  • Seasonality
  • Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet)
  • Black Friday
  • Double Digit Sales Days
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 2 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 3 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 4 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 5 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 6 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 7 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 8 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 9 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 11 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 13 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 15 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 16 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 17 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 19 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 20 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 21 Retail GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 22 Retail GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 23 Retail Offline GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 24 Retail Offline GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 25 Retail Offline LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 26 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 27 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 28 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 29 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 30 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 31 Non-Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 32 Non-Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 33 Non-Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 37 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 38 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 39 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 42 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 43 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 44 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 46 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 47 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 48 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 49 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 51 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 52 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 53 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 2 Research Sources
CONVENIENCE RETAILERS IN VIETNAMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Convenience retailers strengthen urban presence in 2023, benefitting from social trends among the young
  • GS25 sees rapid expansion in 2023, while players invest in RTE foods
  • Players invest in home deliveries and loyalty programmes
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Channel to see further growth during forecast period
  • Collaborations with food and beverages players will boost brands and attract consumers, while forecourt retail remains negligible
  • Expansion will extend beyond Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 54 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 55 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 56 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 57 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 58 Convenience Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 59 Convenience Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 60 Convenience Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 61 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 62 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 63 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCOUNTERS IN VIETNAM
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • The presence of discounters in Vietnam remains negligible
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Discounters will not develop in Vietnam during the forecast period
HYPERMARKETS IN VIETNAMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Hypermarkets continues to reach into tier 1 and tier 2 cities
  • Central Retail Corp maintains leadership in 2023
  • Hypermarkets become more prevalent within large complexes
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Hypermarkets to record robust rises
  • Players will continue to invest in omnichannel approach
  • Sustainability focus to drive development
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 142 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 143 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 144 Hypermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 145 Hypermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 146 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 147 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 148 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
SUPERMARKETS IN VIETNAMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Supermarkets sees healthy growth
  • Bach Hoa Xanh sees strong rebound in 2023
  • AEON Group strengthens presence with AEON MaxValu
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Supermarkets to see stable performance amid greater competition
  • Players will invest more in private label lines
  • Home deliveries for online orders to give substantial push to overall channel sales
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 65 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 66 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 67 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 68 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 69 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 70 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 71 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
SMALL LOCAL GROCERS IN VIETNAMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Competition heats up for small local grocers as convenience channel poses challenges
  • Players focus on strategies to attract more customers
  • Mobile payment options start to gain ground in small local grocers as operators focus on improved store environments
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth to slow but remain stable during the forecast period
  • Small local grocers will remain highly fragmented thanks to continued prevalence of independent ownership
  • Online delivery options to expand throughout channel
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 72 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 73 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 74 Small Local Grocers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 75 Small Local Grocers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 76 Small Local Grocers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 77 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 78 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS IN VIETNAMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Slowed growth in current value sales for apparel and footwear specialists in 2023 as players close down stores
  • Players continue to shop online post-pandemic
  • Uniqlo continues to open more stores in Vietnam as local consumers continue to favour international brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Category to see positive growth in the forecast period
  • Online shopping trend presents obstacle to greater growth
  • Apparel and footwear retailers will continue to focus on sustainability
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 79 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 80 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 81 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 82 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 83 Apparel and Footwear Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 84 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 85 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS SPECIALISTS IN VIETNAMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • A challenging year for players as consumer demand slows
  • Mobile World announces plans to reduce store-based network
  • Nguyenkim focuses on store innovation to improve customers’ experience
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Appliances and electronics specialists will bounce back in forecast period
  • Growth in terms of outlet numbers to slow as rising e-commerce gives players pause for thought
  • Greater investment in e-commerce will hamper store-based retail’s development
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 86 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 87 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 88 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 89 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 90 Appliances and Electronics Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 91 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 92 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS IN VIETNAMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Health and beauty specialists sees growth in outlet numbers slow in 2023
  • The competitive threat from e-commerce gets stronger
  • Long Chau continues to rise in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Channel will see positive growth during the forecast period as players invest in omnichannel strategies and marketing
  • Chained pharmacies will continue to expand throughout forecast period
  • Retailers will focus on millennial and Generation Z consumers
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 93 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 94 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 95 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 96 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 97 Health and Beauty Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 98 Health and Beauty Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 99 Health and Beauty Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 100 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 101 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 102 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 103 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOME PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS IN VIETNAMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Home products specialists enjoys positive performance in 2023
  • Retail e-commerce gains a stronger foothold in home products sales
  • Pet shops and superstores expand across the country
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive outlook for home products specialists, though players will have to grapple with fluctuations in the property market
  • Competitive landscape will remain highly fragmented
  • Omnichannel trends expected to ramp up over the forecast period, with players increasing their livestreaming activities to boost sales
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 104 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 105 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 106 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 107 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 108 Home Products Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 109 Home Products Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 110 Home Products Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 111 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 112 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 113 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 114 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES IN VIETNAMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Channel benefits from rising numbers of inbound tourists in 2023, with variety stores appealing to the young through Korean and Japanese trends
  • Japanese and Korean retailers continue to strengthen their presence while AEON maintains overall leadership
  • Parkson withdraws from local market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Department stores and variety stores face further growth
  • Chained variety stores to continue expansion
  • E-commerce threat will only intensify
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 115 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 116 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 117 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 118 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 119 General Merchandise Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 120 General Merchandise Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 121 General Merchandise Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 122 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 123 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 124 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 125 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIRECT SELLING IN VIETNAMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Direct selling declines in 2023, while Herbalife maintains leadership despite challenges
  • Direct Selling activities fall under new regulations in 2023
  • Siberian Health and Homeway see licences cancelled
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Direct selling to see stable performance within a more transparent operating environment
  • Expected shake-up in competitive landscape in response to tighter regulations
  • Expansion beyond channel will boost brand awareness for direct sellers
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 126 Direct Selling by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 127 Direct Selling by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 128 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 129 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 130 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 131 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
VENDING IN VIETNAM
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Vending remains negligible in Vietnam
  • Rising popularity of vending machines in public places
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Vending will start to grow though will remain negligible for the forecast period
RETAIL E-COMMERCE IN VIETNAMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Retail e-commerce goes from strength to strength in 2023
  • TikTok Shop establishes foothold in Vietnam
  • Shopee remains in the lead in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Retail e-commerce will see growth slow in an overall positive forecast
  • Key players to target millennials and Gen Z consumers through marketing activities as competition intensifies
  • Generative AI features to become more prevalent in terms of service improvements, while more small businesses will sign up to marketplaces
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 132 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 133 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 134 Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 135 Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 136 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 137 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 138 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 139 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 140 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 141 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2022-2027