A new CCAA study finds that Thimphu’s meat market is now showing clear signs of pricecompetition, particularly for fresh-cut meat products. Prices for beef, pork, Sekam and Shakamvary significantly across shops, suggesting that retailers are increasingly setting their own pricesrather than following a common price list.The findings indicate that CCAA’s intervention to stop collective price […]

A new CCAA study of craft retailers in Thimphu and Paro takes a close look at the sector behindthe souvenirs, textiles, and thangkas that shape so much of the tourist experience in Bhutan. Withcraft retailing standing as an enduring livelihood – 58% of shops surveyed have been operatingfor over a decade – the sector’s health […]

To answer these questions, the Competition & Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) conducted aCross-Border Retail Competitiveness Study, combining a retail price survey of 91 products, aconsumer survey of 312 Phuentsholing residents, and discussions with 20 local retailers.The findings are compelling. Nearly 95% of residents shop in Jaigaon for at least some of theirpurchases, and 90% cite […]

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) is pleased to present its July 2026 Monthly Report, highlighting the Authority’s key activities and achievements during the month. Visit the link to access the full report: https://ccaa.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CCAA-Monthly-January-2026-.pdf

For more details, visit the link: https://ccaa.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Details-of-Vendors-kajathrom-8th-July-2026.pdf