Chile

Demand for soft drinks is growing despite the challenges faced in 2022 and in the first half of 2023, characterised by high inflation and weakened demand. Major categories such as carbonates and bottled water have demonstrated resilience, while…

Spirits in Chile returned to slight total volume growth in 2023, with increases for both channels. Despite seeing a minimal total volume decline in 2023, pisco, a beloved spirit deeply ingrained in Chilean culture, has demonstrated remarkable…

Sports drinks has witnessed an impressive performance over much of the review period, with off-trade volume sales recording double-digit growth in 2021 and 2022. While volume sales in 2023 have marginally declined, overall demand remains…

Value sales of sports nutrition in Chile are experiencing a remarkable resurgence in 2023 with double-digit growth after a challenging 2022. A marginal drop in sales the previous year was primarily attributed to the significant reduction in Chileans’…

Sportswear is the standout performer in Chilean apparel and footwear in terms of current value growth in 2023. While inflationary pressures have subdued demand for many apparel categories in general, sportswear’s growth remains positive due to the…

In line with the waning impact of the pandemic in Chile as the country eased its restrictions, consumers were optimistic that the economic situation would improve significantly. However, this was quickly followed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…

An intriguing metamorphosis is underway in the realm of store cards across Chile. Witnessing a downward trajectory, this transformation is driven by two pivotal factors, revolutionising the market and empowering consumers. First, the consumer…

In recent years, Chile has experienced a significant upswing in informal street food vending, particularly since the pandemic emerged. This trend directly responds to escalating unemployment rates, meagre wages in formal employment, inflationary…

Shrinkflation has emerged as a notable strategy employed by producers of sugar confectionery in Chile to navigate cost increases, while safeguarding their profit margins without substantially raising prices. Shrinkflation refers to the practice of…

Sun care has been seeing double-digit current value growth in Chile since 2020. Although there was a notable slowdown in the rate of increase in 2023 compared with the previous few years, it remained significant – in the double digits. The slowdown…

Despite recording a marginal decline compared to the previous year’s dynamic performance, value sales via supermarkets in Chile remained significantly higher in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels, and indeed above any other grocery retail channel…

In 2023, retail volume sales of surface care experienced a significant decline for the third consecutive year, to remain below pre-pandemic levels. The drop in demand can be explained by the waning impact of the pandemic, with Chileans cleaning less…

Over half of consumers in Chile recycle items and reduce food waste while being wary of their impact on the planet; shaping sustainable shopping decisions. Established recycling habits have led to over a third of consumers being Zero Wasters, with…

Producers of sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Chile have been navigating economic challenges, notably price hikes, by adopting a subtle yet impactful strategy known as shrinkflation. This approach, while not new, has become increasingly…

Northern Chile is not known for being an apicultural region due to its desert-like climatic conditions. However, a beekeeper from Pampa del Tamarugal has managed to produce honey; María Eliana Jofré hails from the town of La Huayca in the Tarapacá…

Chile is by far the leading market in Latin America in terms of per capita consumption of tea. Demand for this hot drink recorded impressive growth in the early 2010s. Furthermore, it is usually an essential item in every Chilean household. However,…

In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Chile faced slower value growth compared to the more positive outcomes of 2022, primarily driven by categories such as retail adult incontinence, menstrual care, and wipes. The industry's performance in 2023 was…

The tobacco industry in Chile experienced a positive performance in 2023, although the largest category of cigarettes experienced another drop in demand. This fall in volumes was significantly influenced by the growing challenge of tobacco products…

For the second consecutive year, retail volume sales of toilet care registered a contraction in 2023, taking them below pre-pandemic levels. In 2022, volume sales started to decline in response to the ending of restrictions and the resumption of life…

During summer 2023, inbound tourism in Chile has shown a moderate increase compared to 2022, but it is still to reach pre-pandemic levels. The top five countries of origin for tourists visiting Chile in 2023 are Argentina, Bolivia, the US, Brazil,…