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Consumer Goods & Retail is the largest services sector, providing the necessary link between producers and final consumers. The sector has a major socio-economic role, being among the biggest employment generators and contributors to economic growth. It is highly heterogeneous, using a variety of formats and channels to meet the needs of the more sophisticated global consumer. In today’s digital era, the increasing penetration of everyday life by information and communications technologies is reshaping the purchase decision process. This promotes the rapid development of online retail solutions that enhance customer retention and create tailor-made experience through both digital and mobile platforms.
Activities associated with Consumer Goods & Retail are the manufacturing and retailing of goods intended for everyday use by end consumers. Examples include food, textile products, apparel and footwear, household goods, furniture, hygiene and personal care products, jewellery, toys and sporting goods. It also covers all retail channels, from traditional supermarkets and specialised stores to non-store retailers such as e-stores, mail-order houses and direct selling establishments. Retail sale of fuels and vehicles is also included in this sector.
Thailand's consumer goods and retail sector has matured substantially in recent decades, coinciding with the country's rapid economic growth. The increasing middle and affluent income groups are the primary drivers of the domestic demand for ...
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Thailand is the production and export hub for four-wheel motor vehicles in ASEAN, with commercial vehicles and high-value passenger vehicles being its top products. At the regional level, Thailand was the largest producer of four-wheel motor vehicles ...
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In Q2 2025, Colombia's GDP grew by 2.1% y/y in real terms, with private consumption remaining the main driver of growth. On the demand side, household spending rose from 0.9% y/y in Q2 2024 to 3.7% y/y in Q2 2025, supported by stronger purchases of ...
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Colombia is Latin America's fifth-largest vehicle market in terms of sales. However, in recent years, the country has virtually lost all of its vehicle manufacturing base, contracting from a peak of four assemblers in the past decade to a single ...
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China's automotive sector continued to rank first globally in terms of production and sales in 2024. According to statistics published by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the country's total motor vehicle output and sales ...
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The automotive industry is one of the pillars of the Polish economy, representing on average 8% of the country's GDP between 2022 and 2024, according to the latest available estimates by the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology as of May ...
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The total sales revenue of China's car parts sector reached RMB 4.62tn in 2024, which represented an increase of 4.8% y/y, according to data released by the China Business Intelligence Network (AskCI). By the end of 2024, the number of China's car ...
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China's automotive sector continued to rank first globally in terms of production and sales in 2024. According to statistics published by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the country's total motor vehicle output and sales ...
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The Brazilian automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the post-pandemic recovery, electrification trends and intensified global competition. In 2024, Brazil produced 2.5mn units, maintaining its position as the largest ...
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Europe has long been a cornerstone of the global automotive industry, contributing significantly to global vehicle production and exports. According to the European Parliament, in 2023, the EU produced approximately 14.8mn vehicles, including 12.2mn ...
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