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Research Design
Methodology
Online interviewing
Target Respondents
Senior leaders of manufacturers & suppliers in Vietnam
Sample Size
Total sample N=57
Fieldwork
March to May 2010
Executive Insights
Senior business leaders predict dynamic changes within Vietnam
Moving from a premiumization trend to promotional-junkie behavior within 2009 Now a buy Vietnam products trend is occurring
TVC is still the dominant media platform, but the internet could be the next major investment from manufacturers
The multiple concerns of both Vietnamese consumer & business leader are very much in sync
Mainly cost- or price-related
Inflation
2007 2008 2009 2010E
+8.5% +23% +6.9%
Unemployment
2007 2008 2009 2010E
5.1%
Wage Growth
2007 2008 2009 2010E
+11.2 +4 +10 +12.3
+10%
Consumer Confidence
+15% + 10% + 4% + 9%
+15%
118 106 97 109 85 101
12pt
9pt
12pt
24pt
8pt
Sources: Wage growth, 2007 Economic Intelligence Unit , 2008-9 HRBS Asia-Pacific Pay Increase Guide 2009 (Survey Period: Jan 6 to Feb 6, 2009); 2010E by Vietnam government ; Consumer Confidence, Nielsen Global Online Survey 2007-10; GDP Growth ; Inflation, 2006-2007 data from IMF; And CIEC: 2008-2010 IMA Asia Brief December 2010; Asia Development Bank Outlook 2010 , 2010E by Vietnam government; ; FMCG Growth, Nielsen; Vietnam Retail Audit.
6) Wages growth (12%) 7) Global Economic Crisis (10%) 8) Others (Government regs, currency depreciation (10%)
Q12: Which of the following issues concern you in terms of the impact they may have on your business? Rank the top three (3) issues that concern you where 1=most concerned, 2= second most concern and so on.
3) Inflation
5) Petrol prices
Which of the following issues concern you in terms of the impact they may have on your business? Rank the top three issues that concern you where 1=most concern, 2=second most concern, etc...
Source: Nielsen Business Barometer & Nielsen Omnibus 1st Half 2010
Business Conditions
So far in 2010, manufacturers have mostly performed at least on parity with their targets. Significantly stronger than 2nd half of 2009 ~ 70% vs. 86%.
Business performance compared to overall target
100%
14 23
80%
Significantly better
26 23
60%
Somewhat better
40
20%
25 12
0%
4
2009 2nd half
2
2010 1st half
Q5: Looking back at the first few months of the year, how well do you think your business has been doing compared to your overall targets? 1st Half 2010
Business conditions in Vietnam have been improving well since 1 year ago.
Business Conditions in Vietnam (Now vs Year Ago)
100%
5 Improved significantly
21 80%
15
41 54
Improved somewhat
60%
Remained the same
40%
49
30 Deteriorated somewhat 30
20%
24 Deteriorated significantly
11
0%
2009 1st half
3
2009 2nd half
2
2010 1st half
Q6a: Compared to the same time last year, do you think business conditions in Vietnam have improved or deteriorated? 1st Half 2010
Although, business conditions in own industry are perceived to be far more stable.
Business Conditions in your industry (Now vs Year Ago)
100%
12
11 Improved significantly
80%
23
28 32
Improved somewhat
60%
32 33 39 Deteriorated somewhat Remained the same
40%
20%
29
0%
4
2009 1st half
3
2009 2nd half
Q6b: Compared to the same time last year, do you think business conditions in your industry have improved or deteriorated? 1st Half 2010
Looking ahead, senior leaders believe that both Vietnam & own industry business conditions will improve, but not as strongly as the 2nd half 2009 peak.
Vietnam
100% 3
4
Your Industry
5 8 11 5 Improved significantly
80%
32 33 58 46 37 Improved somewhat
60% 28 40%
20%
31
16 7
2009 2nd half
0%
7
2009 1st half
Deteriorated significantly
1
2009 2nd half
4
2010 1st half
1
2009 1st half
2
2010 1st half
Q7, Q8: Over the next 6 to 12 months, do you believe that business conditions in Vietnam & your industry are more likely to improve or deteriorate? 1st Half 2010
Dynamic changes in Vietnam are afoot. After premium trade-up & promotional-junkies, a purchase Vietnamese trend will occur.
2009 1st half
Trade up to more premium/indulgent products Change channel to save money Buy smaller packs of the same products Buy bigger packs to save money Purchase more on promotion Trade down to cheaper products Not buy some 'nonessentials'
48
49
54 51
31
44
27
41
39
24
37
36
21
22
23
16
22
16
22
Q16: Do you anticipate that Vietnamese consumers will change their purchasing behaviour next 6 to 12 months? 1st Half 2010
Beverages, health & beauty, and HH products are the more likely categories to be impacted the most.
2009 1st half
Health & beauty Confectionery Household products Beverages Frozen food Tobacco products Dairy Dry grocery OTHERS 7 15 14 12 37 37 37 44 51
Health & beauty Confectionery Household products Dairy Beverages Frozen food Dry grocery Tobacco products OTHERS 4 22 22 28 35 35
Q17: Which industry do you think will be impacted the most? 1st Half 2010
Tracked vs. 1 year ago, the workforce numbers are expected to increase to a good degree; which has a knock-on effect upon the manufacturers current concern of skilled labor shortage.
Over the next 6 to 12 months, how do you anticipate your company's work force numbers to change?
100%
4
11 Increase significantly (5)
80%
60%
40%
53
20%
30 11
0%
1
2009 1st Half
Nearly 9 out of 10 senior leaders confirm they currently conduct some social responsibility initiative ~ consumer health & charity. Could be a key PR area for further focus?
89
%
Consumer health benefits
67
Charity
63
Education
Yes
53 45 39 29 0
Top 3 Box Priority
Energy saving
Q20: Does your company currently have any initiatives relating to social responsibilities such as: the environment, local charities, education...? Q21: Which social responsibilities initiatives does your company prioritize?
Rural Vietnam remains on the radar as a key area for further growth.
100%
13
80%
17
18
Increase significantly
Increase somewhat 60% 51 58 53 Neither increase nor decrease 40% Decrease somewhat 20%
32 25 26
Decrease significantly
0%
4
2009 1st half 2009 2nd half
2
2010 1st half
Q22: In the next 12 18 months, to what extent will you look to rural Vietnam areas to drive your company growth? 1st Half 2010
2010 seems to be the year where manufacturers look for more contribution from MT.
Modern Trade Contribution to Sales Revenue
14.9%
8 17
14.8%
15 15
16.4%
10
25 38
23
21
46 29
35 23 18
25
30
12 15
26
13
20
22
17
Now
End of '09
Less than 5% (2.5)
Now
End of '09
5% - less than 10% (7.5) 20% - less than 30% (25)
Now
End of '10
Q18: How important is the modern trade to your business today (as a % of your businesss revenue)? Q19: What do you expect MT (as a % of your revenue) to be worth by the end of the year? 1st Half 2010
Growth Expectations
2010 GDP growth expectation is just under 6%, whereas own industry growth expectation is double this level
14
13.6
12
11.3 10.2
10
8 % 6
0 Est. Next 12 months GDP growth rate All industry est growth rate
Q9: What do you think GDP growth rate will be for the next 12 months? Q10: What do you think your industry growth rate will be for the next 12 months? 1st Half 2010
..with more senior leaders claiming their projected company growth rate in 2010 to be even stronger.
100%
21
80%
31 17
25%+
21% - 25%
60%
11
16% - 20%
20 23
40% 11% - 15%
17 12
20%
6% - 10%
17
0%
14
Less than 5%
Q11: What do you think your company growth rate will be for the next 12 months?
Thank you
For any questions, please contact: Tam Nguyen Manager, Marketing Communications tam.nguyen@nielsen.com