Argentina

Argentina experienced a highly complex economic situation characterised by rising inflation in 2023. Consumers were forced to make choices regarding which industries and categories they allocated available funds to, resulting in a decline in the…

The return to relatively normal lifestyles, similar to those seen before the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, helped to stimulate a recovery in the demand for jewellery in 2021 and 2022, following the 2020 slump. With people returning to the office…

A rising number of handbag brands have emerged in Argentina with sales exclusively made through retail e-commerce. Many designers have started to produce handbags, offering products made with materials that are more affordable than leather and…

In 2023, vacuum cleaners, as a product area, saw its third consecutive year of growth, marking a reversal from the downward trend observed in the previous decade. Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been an increased emphasis on purchasing…

As of 2023, the average unit prices of small cooking appliances have remained relatively low. Despite seeing price increases in line with inflation, these appliances have experienced slower price climbs compared to other goods or services. On…

Local consumers have become accustomed to living with inflation rates that rank among the highest in the world. Besides structural and monetary causes, inflation is also influenced by people's beliefs about future price trends. Economists refer to…

Despite positive sales in certain categories, imported brands encountered significant challenges in meeting consumer demand. Bureaucratic hurdles related to imports created scenarios where retailers struggled to offer various models from different…

Despite its negative performance in the past decade, microwaves continued to be very popular in Argentina in 2023, maintaining a relatively substantial sales volume. The category's enduring appeal is attributed to consumer awareness and the…

Since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, many individuals chose to relocate to smaller cities or semirural regions in pursuit of achieving a better work-life balance. Concerns about mental health associated with densely populated metropolitan areas…

Home laundry appliances, along with refrigeration appliances and dishwashers, represent the costliest appliances consumer appliances. These appliances typically have a relatively prolonged average replacement cycle. Especially in the case of…