Argentina

In 2023, snacks in Argentina performed well. Despite the complexity of the economic context, with a triple-digit inflation rate and a drop in GDP, consumption registered a rise in retail volume terms across snacks categories. During the year, with…

Small local grocers in Argentina continued to cede some ground to or lose competitiveness with regard to modern grocery retailers like supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores and discounters during 2023. In a context of very high inflation,…

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…

During 2023, sleep aids continued to benefit from the post- pandemic landscape of ongoing global economic instability, compounded by rampant inflation, which placed pressure on both middle- and low-income groups. As a result, consumers were forced to…

Skin care in Argentina registered solid growth in retail volume terms in 2023, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted skin care consumption and daily habits in Argentina, with consumers increasing their use of…

A large proportion of outlets in self-service cafeterias in Argentina comprises stores that sell food by weight, mostly operated by individuals of Asian origin. During the pandemic, as a consequence of working from home, many of these stores had to…

Despite the adverse economic context in 2023, the consumption of savoury snacks in Argentina was robust, leading to strong growth in retail volume terms. The presidential elections at the end of 2023 prompted the government to reinforce social aid…

In 2023, plastic pouches maintained its dominance in ketchup packaging in Argentina, and growth was maintained. This can be attributed to the inherent advantages that this packaging format provides, as plastic pouches are lightweight and easy to…

Sauces, dips and condiments has recorded another solid performance in retail volume terms in 2023, with growth expected to be up slightly on 2022. The resumption of pre-pandemic routines has helped to lift overall demand, in that as the pace of life…

The National Institute of Social Services for Retirees and Pensioners (PAMI) is the public institution charged with providing healthcare coverage to elderly people in Argentina, a remit that includes the distribution of Rx/reimbursement adult…