Retail in 2024: The big picture
Retail in Thailand posted positive growth in current value terms in 2024 representing a similar performance to the one seen in 2023. The market landscape is becoming more dynamic due to both positive and negative factors.
Potential for further growth in Retail E-Commerce
E-commerce and social commerce is rising rapidly fuelled by increased mobile penetration in Thailand. Retail e-commerce continued to see double-digit growth in current value terms in 2024 supported by digitalisation, increasing trust and confidence in shopping online among the local population, as well as developments in online platforms and relevant services, such as home delivery services and collection points.
Soft power influencing and shaping the Thai retail landscape
The Thai government, retailers and brands are adopting a soft power approach to enhance the performance of the retail market through marketing strategies. Well-known celebrities, actors and influencers are being employed to build consumer engagement and drive growth through promotional campaigns and activities.
Positive and promising outlook for Retail in Thailand over the forecast period
In the short term, retail in Thailand might continue to be challenged by certain negative factors including high household indebtedness, elevated inflation, a high cost of living plus global and internal political uncertainties. Nonetheless, despite these challenges retail is still expected to see strong growth in value terms (at constant 2024 prices) over the forecast period, with the number of retail outlets also projected to increase steadily.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Retail industry in Thailand with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Convenience Stores
- Discounters
- Hypermarkets
- Supermarkets
- Traditional Grocery Retailers
- Apparel and Footwear Specialist Retailers
- Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers
- Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers
- Home and Garden Specialist Retailers
- Department Stores
- Variety Stores
- Warehouse Clubs
- Direct Selling
- Homeshopping
- Vending
If you're in the Retail industry in Thailand, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Retail in Thailand report includes:
- Analysis of key retail trends
- Detailed segmentation of offline and online retail sales
- Historic channel sizes (retail value sales, outlet counts, and selling space)
- Company and brand market shares (retail value sales and outlet counts)
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Retail in Thailand?
- Which are the leading retailers in Retail in Thailand?
- How are products distributed in Retail in Thailand?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- How significant are discounters and private label in Thailand?
- To what extent are sales shifting towards digital channels?
- What is the long-term outlook for bricks-and-mortar?
- How is macroeconomic and political uncertainty affecting the retail industry?
- What types of retailers are seeing the fastest growth in digital sales?
- What is the future of retail?
Retail in Thailand
Retail in 2024: The big picture
Potential for further growth in Retail E-Commerce
Soft power influencing and shaping the Thai retail landscape
Positive and promising outlook for Retail in Thailand over the forecast period
Informal retail
Opening hours for physical retail
Seasonality
Payday shopping
Mid-year and year-end sales
Black-to-School
Valentine’s Day
Thai Mother’s Day
Thai Father’s Day
DISCLAIMER
Convenience Retailers in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Hectic lifestyles and on-the-go consumption fuel a strong performance from convenience stores
Players adopt different strategic moves to stay ahead of the competition
Product assortments could be differentiated to serve different target audiences in different areas
Intense competition could be a big challenge to growth
Players seeking new ways to differentiate themselves from the competition
Integration of convenience retail with retail e-commerce
Supermarkets in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Supermarkets thriving with loyalty schemes proving successful in attracting and retaining customers
Leading players re-brand to strengthen their positioning
Premiumisation featuring more prominently in supermarkets as players look to differentiate their offerings
The future of supermarkets looks promising
Private label development expected to increase
Membership programmes and omnichannel strategies likely to feature prominently
Hypermarkets in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Hypermarkets sees strong growth despite increasing competition from smaller format stores
Despite the tough economic landscape, leading players continue to invest in expanding their store networks
Players focus on localisation and new store formats to expand their target audience
Thailand’s economic growth expect to support demand and growth at hypermarkets
Intense competition awaits from other smaller-sized retail formats
Consumer preferences set to shift further towards online shopping
Small Local Grocers in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Small local grocers continue to be threatened by the rise of modern retail and e-commerce
Some family-owned small local grocers may no longer have succession plans to carry on the business
Local/specific offerings tend to be among key factors for success in Small Local Grocers
Small local grocers would continue to be threatened
Proximity shopping behaviour should help small local grocers to remain relevant
Rural areas will remain important for small local grocers, but investment may be needed to compete in urban areas
General Merchandise Stores in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Department stores see strong growth in Thailand in 2024 despite mounting competition
Variety stores enjoyed its double-digit performance
Players explore new ways to expand through marketing, partnerships and events
Large retailers highlighting on their steps towards sustainability and love-earth campaigns
Miniso fuelled for success with its character-based product lines
Digitalisation set to play an increasingly important role in the future of general merchandise stores
Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Apparel and footwear specialists see healthy growth in 2024 but various positive and negative trends influence the market
Apparel and footwear specialists in a state of flux as consumer demands become increasingly polarised
Social media playing an increasingly important role in marketing apparel and footwear
Consumers expected to look for comfortable, unique and casual styles when shopping for apparel and footwear
Polarisation set to continue in the market offering opportunities for retailers at both ends of the price spectrum
Green fashion is gaining traction
Appliances and Electronics Specialists in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Product specific trends and economic factors shaping the performance of appliances and electronics specialists
Appliances and electronics specialists make heavy use of discounts and promotions to attract shoppers
Traditional and independent retailers still significant in the channel but face increasingly stiff competition
Digitalisation and urbanisation should support the growth of appliances and electronics specialists but challenges remain
Retail e-commerce likely to present challenges and opportunities for appliances and electronics specialists
Sustainability claims likely to be a key selling point for retailers and brands
Home Products Specialists in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Urbanisation and a trends towards small-living spaces supports sales through home products specialists
Product variety and in-store services are key strategies to success
Pet humanisation trend supporting dynamic growth in pet shops and superstores
Home products specialists may need to adapt to the needs of price sensitive consumers
Price concerns and an increased focus on sustainability likely to inform purchasing behaviour
Pet humanisation trend likely to remain a key factor driving the growth of pet shops and superstores
Health and Beauty Specialists in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Health and beauty specialists see robust growth in 2024 despite intense competition
Dermatologicals a key focus of pharmacies while Watsons extends its lead thanks to investments in new technology and store refurbishments
Retail e-commerce expansion for Health and Beauty Specialists
Product promotions and discount offers likely to play a key role in the market as competition heats up
The popularity of their in-store services should support strong footfall in optical goods stores
Brand portfolios could hold the key to success as consumer preferences evolve
Vending in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Busy urban lifestyles and a rebound in tourism boosts sales in vending in 2024
Smart vending machines by Tao Bin fuelling up demand
Vending players look to benefit from the growing demand for collectible toys and blind boxes
Urbanisation expected to boost the growth of vending over the forecast period while players could explore new opportunities for the channel
Low-maintenance requirements further support expansion of Vending
Art toys and collectibles and convenience stores seen to offer new growth opportunities for vending
Direct Selling in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Direct selling sees a modest return to growth in 2024 with food a key focus of demand
Amway and Mistine making movements in direct selling
Direct selling companies still see strong potential in offering health and wellness products
Direct selling could benefit from an expanded sales force but sales likely to remain under pressure
New product development and educational marketing could be employed to build brand loyalty
Content marketing and video streaming strategies likely to be key to the future success of direct selling
Retail E-Commerce in Thailand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Retail e-commerce continues to have a growing influence on the lives of Thai consumers
Shopee and Lazada remain the driving force behind the growth of e-commerce in Thailand
TikTok presents new sales opportunities through livestreaming service
Positive performance and outlook on Retail E-commerce over the forecast period
Different strategic moves expected from the leading players as competition intensifies
Grocery retail e-commerce seen as a key growth area for retail e-commerce
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Retail
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- Convenience Stores
- Forecourt Retailers
- Supermarkets
- Hypermarkets
- Discounters
- Warehouse Clubs
- Food/Drink/Tobacco Specialists
- Small Local Grocers
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- Department Stores
- Variety Stores
- Apparel and Footwear Specialists
- Appliances and Electronics Specialists
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- Home Improvement and Gardening Stores
- Homewares and Home Furnishing Stores
- Pet Shops and Superstores
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- Beauty Specialists
- Pharmacies
- Optical Goods Stores
- Health and Personal Care Stores
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- Bags and Luggage Specialists
- Jewellery and Watch Specialists
- Sports Goods Stores
- Traditional Toys and Games Stores
- Other Non-Grocery Retailers
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- Fashion Vending
- Health and Beauty Vending
- Appliances and Electronics Vending
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- Alcoholic Drinks Vending
- Hot Drinks Vending
- Soft Drinks Vending
- Tobacco Products Vending
- Foods Vending
- Home Products Vending
- Other Products Vending
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- Apparel and Footwear Direct Selling
- Personal Accessories Direct Selling
- Eyewear Direct Selling
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- Beauty and Personal Care Direct Selling
- Consumer Health Direct Selling
- Tissue and Hygiene Direct Selling
- Appliances and Electronics Direct Selling
- Drinks and Tobacco Direct Selling
- Foods Direct Selling
- Home Products Direct Selling
- Other Products Direct Selling
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- Apparel and Footwear E-Commerce
- Personal Accessories E-Commerce
- Eyewear E-Commerce
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- Beauty and Personal Care E-Commerce
- Consumer Health E-Commerce
- Tissue and Hygiene E-Commerce
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- Consumer Appliances E-Commerce
- Consumer Electronics E-Commerce
- Toys and Games E-Commerce
- Drinks and Tobacco E-Commerce
- Foods E-Commerce
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- Home Care E-Commerce
- Home and Garden E-Commerce
- Pet Care E-Commerce
- Other Products E-Commerce
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- First-Party (1P) Marketplace E-Commerce
- Third-Party (3P) Marketplace E-Commerce
- Grocery E-Commerce
- General Merchandiser E-Commerce
- Apparel and Footwear Specialist E-Commerce
- Appliances and Electronics Specialist E-Commerce
- Home Products Specialist E-Commerce
- Health and Beauty Specialist E-Commerce
- Leisure and Personal Goods Specialist E-Commerce
- Other E-Commerce Retailers
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Retail
Retail is the sale of new and used goods to consumers from a business for personal or household consumption from retail outlets, kiosks, market stalls, vending, direct selling and e-commerce. Retail is the aggregation of Retail Offline and Retail E-Commerce. Excludes specialist retailers of motor vehicles, motorcycles, vehicle parts. Also excludes fuel sales, foodservice sales, rental transactions, and wholesale sales (e.g. Cash and Carry). Sales value excluding or including VAT/Sales Tax. Retail also excludes the informal retail sector. Informal retailing is retail trade which is not declared to the tax authorities. Informal retailing encompasses (a) sales generated by unregistered and unlicensed retailers, i.e. retailers operating illegally, and (b) any proportion of sales generated by a registered and licensed retailer that is not declared to the tax authorities. Unregistered and unlicensed retailers operate predominantly (although not exclusively) as street hawkers or operate open market stalls, as these channels are harder for the authorities to monitor than permanent outlets. Activities in the illegal market, which is usually understood to refer to trade in illegal, counterfeit or stolen merchandise, are included within our definition of informal retailing. Activities in the “grey market”, which is usually understood to refer to trade in legal merchandise that is sold through unauthorized channels – for example cigarettes bought legally in another country, legally imported, but sold at lower prices than in authorized channels – will be included as informal retailing if no tax is paid on sale by the retailer. However if the retailer pays tax – for example on cigarettes bought legally in another country but sold at a lower price than standard – the sale is included within formal retail.
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