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Food retail industry in Thailand - statistics & facts

Food retail is one of the leading segments in the retail sector in Thailand. Thailand's food retail market is highly competitive and includes a variety of formats such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, wet markets, and traditional mom-and-pop businesses. Traditional food retail channels remain significant, especially in smaller towns. Wet markets are integral to Thai culture and urban food security. Thai people visit wet markets not only for the cheaper prices or freshness of food but also to socialize and find local ingredients. Nevertheless, Thai consumers have recently leaned more toward modern food retailing channels such as supermarkets and convenience stores due to the product variations and location. In 2021, there were 480 supermarkets in Thailand. The advent of e-commerce additionally made an impact on Thailand's food retail industry. Many supermarkets and retailers have established an online presence to capitalize on the growing trend of online grocery shopping.

Leading food retail channels in Thailand

Thai-owned chains dominate Thailand's food retail scene. Lotus's, formerly known as Tesco Lotus, is one of the market leaders in the Thai food retail industry. Under Thailand's largest conglomerate, the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), Lotus's is estimated to have the highest number of supermarket outlets in Thailand. Tops, owned by Central Group, followed closely behind. In addition to local brands, international supermarket chains such as the Japanese brand FamilyMart and Lawson 108 have a strong presence in the Thai food retail sector. Packaged food and drinks were among the most popular food products purchased through these food retail channels, with dairy products having the highest sales value in 2022. In terms of chilled ready-to-eat meals, Ezy-Choice led with the highest value, accounting for 60 percent of the market share in 2021. In comparison to other FMCG items in the nation, packaged food and beverages were predicted to experience the largest value growth in 2022.

Post-pandemic food retailing

Despite operating throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, food retail outlets had restricted opening hours and access; hence, Thai consumers who frequented food retailers bought in bulk. Furthermore, Thai consumers started to prefer food delivery to avoid going to restaurants and grocery stores. Therefore, food delivery apps gained popularity and continued to grow post-pandemic. A survey conducted on food services in Thailand revealed that the majority of Thai respondents ordered from food delivery apps around three to six times per week. In 2023, supermarket sales in Thailand are expected to grow by seven percent. The demand for organic, natural, and healthier food options has also surged because of health and well-being concerns. Additionally, as consumers become more environmentally aware, there is a growing need for sustainable and eco-friendly goods. The Thai food retail industry, like any other, faces difficulties such as rising competition, shifting consumer preferences, supply chain interruptions, and regulatory changes.
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Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 20, 2023

Key insights

Growth rate forecast of packaged food retail market value in Thailand
3.1%
Retail price index of food retail stores in Thailand
376.4 index points
Number of supermarkets in Thailand
480
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