Malaysia Consumer Goods and Retail Sector Report 2017/2018

Total sales in the consumer goods and retail sector in Malaysia have been growing healthily at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2012 to 2016 according to statistics from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). Malaysia has low unemployment rates and generally rising incomes which have supported overall demand for consumer goods and the retail sector. Nevertheless, in 2015 and 2016 growth in the sector moderated slightly due to the inflationary effects of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its implementation in April 2015, and the weakening Malaysian ringgit. However, Malaysia’s inbound tourists have continued to arrive and shop in Malaysia, providing a boost to consumer demand particularly for luxury goods. 

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the retail sector for Malaysia. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the retail sector in Malaysia
• Access forecasts for growth in the sector
• View key consumer confidence, income and consumption data for the sector in Malaysia
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Malaysia
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Ascertain trends in sales and market share for different types of product (e.g. food, consumer appliance, apparel and footwear, etc.)
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Malaysia
• Build a clear picture of sales and market share for different retail channels (e.g. department stores, hypermarkets and e-commerce).

See below for a complete table of report contents: