Chile

Energy drinks has emerged as one of the most dynamic categories in Chilean soft drinks in recent years. With astounding growth over the review period, the category has gained a strong following, not only in the off-trade channel but also via…

The production of olive oil in 2023 has been slowing in 2023 due to two crucial factors: adverse weather conditions and the increasing cost of fertilisers. Weather conditions have a significant impact on olive tree cultivation and subsequently on…

In 2023, Chile’s economy contracted by 0.3%, due to sluggish private spending, gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) and exports, despite a rise in public consumption. However, projections for 2024 are for GDP growth of 1.7%, driven by robust exports,…

The dairy products and alternatives industry continues to experience significant increases, including rising costs for animal feed, consequently creating a worrying situation for dairy farmers and how they operate. As the expenses associated with…

Inflation's impact on the performance of premium dog food brands in Chile is multifaceted, affecting both operational costs and consumer purchasing behaviour. As inflation escalates, the cost of importing high-quality ingredients, which are often a…

2022 marked a reversal of the positive trend witnessed in the preceding two years, characterised by an increase in demand for dishwashing. Unfortunately, this negative trend persisted into 2023. In 2022, the decline in retail volume sales could be…

After achieving dynamic volume growth in 2021, driven by greater access to financial liquidity for local consumers, demand for dishwashers notably declined in 2022. Struggling to maintain their international supply chains due to higher container…

While local consumers continued to search for more affordable products in 2023 due to high inflation and limited disposable incomes, discounters in Chile struggled to replicate the dynamic value growth and expansion witnessed during the previous two…

Direct selling in Chile remained an important channel in 2023 for local consumers looking to access affordable products, specially for those interested in beauty and personal care. The latter continued to drive value sales in 2023, holding 72% share…

Technological advances are creating unprecedented change across consumer-facing industries. The Digital Consumer Survey, fielded in March and April, offers insight into the pace and depth of this evolution, tracking consumer behaviour, attitudes,…