Colombia

In 2024 current value sales for dog food in Colombia remain strong but are dramatically slower than in 2023, while volume sales are rising slightly. However, volume sales have been relatively low for much of the review period, largely attributed to…

Other pet food continued to decline in Colombia in 2024, with this trend attributable to various cultural aspects that limit growth in this category. One significant factor is the lower emotional connection that many people have with these types of…

In 2024, pet care in Colombia is still feeling the impact of previous years’ high inflation, with soaring rates seen in 2022 and 2023. This widespread increase in prices has had a notable impact on the industry, leading pet owners seek to manage…

Within pet products in Colombia in 2024, cat litter is highly diverse segment with numerous brands offering various types of litter to cater to the preferences and needs of cat owners. The positive performance of cat litter is mainly driven by…

In 2023, sales of cigarettes in Colombia returned to a declining trend following a slight increase in the year prior. The downward trend is not only caused by lower smoking prevalence, but the shift towards alternatives like e-vapour products.…

Volume sales of cigars have been growing at steady rates in Colombia since the COVID-pandemic, with further double-digit volume growth witnessed in 2023. Smoking cigars is not a cultural tradition in Colombia, with most cigars imported from Cuba and…

Over the review period, smokeless tobacco, e-vapour products and heated tobacco grew at high velocity, with value sales over 20 times higher in 2023 compared to the start of the review period. Outstanding sales of e-vapour products, namely closed…

Tobacco in Colombia witnessed stagnant volume growth in 2023 amid inflationary pressures and falling demand for cigarettes. Smoking prevalence continued to decline with consumers increasing awareness about the harmful effects of combustion tobacco…

2023 was a more challenging year for alcoholic drinks in Colombia, both in the retail channel and the on-trade including bars, restaurants and night clubs. After the strong growth recorded following the end of the pandemic, high inflation impacted…

Already the dominant pack type in other baby food packaging in Colombia, folding cartons continue to gain share in this category, in which thin wall plastic containers are the other main pack type. As the other baby food category contains products…

Beer in Colombia achieved positive retail volume growth in 2023, despite the inflationary pressures impacting consumers’ budgets. The affordability of beer compared to other alcoholic drinks supported category sales, although there was a notable…

In 2023, demand for cider/perry declined in Colombia where consumption of cider is very low and by far the smallest of the five main alcoholic drinks categories. Most local consumers are not aware of this product, because of its limited availability…

Flexible plastic is widely utilised as the primary packaging material in confectionery packaging in Colombia due to its versatility, which allows for various shapes and sizes, accommodating a diverse range of confectionery products. Flexible plastic…

Flexible plastic is the most widely used packaging choice for dairy products in Colombia in unit volume terms due to its cost-effectiveness, lightweight nature, convenient features, branding potential, protective barrier properties and innovative…

Due to its portability and flexibility, which seamlessly align with on-the-go consumption habits, flexible aluminium/plastic packaging is the preferred choice for meals and soups packaging in Colombia. Its protective barrier properties ensure…

The expansion of plant-based dairy packaging in Colombia's food packaging landscape is being propelled by a surge in demand for plant-based products, heightened environmental consciousness, the positive consumer perceptions tied to health and…

In 2023, processed fruit and vegetables, and its packaging, experienced a difficult year. The primary factor behind the category’s sales decline was the stability and even occasional reductions in the prices of fresh fruit and vegetables throughout…

Chilled processed meat, which is the biggest category in overall processed meat and seafood in packaging unit volumes, continued to see positive growth in Colombia in 2023. The increasing unit volume sales in chilled processed meat packaging were…

Although the consumption of RTDs is still small in Colombia, this is the fastest growing category within alcoholic drinks in 2023. RTDs continue to draw the attention of younger adults, not only due to the lower alcohol content and sweeter flavours,…

Plastic pouches are the most popular packaging type in sauces, dips and condiments thanks in particular to their widespread use in table sauces like ketchup and mayonnaise. Being lightweight and easy to handle, plastic pouches offer versatile…

Spirits faced a challenging year in 2023 due to the complex macroeconomic environment, high inflation rates and low economic growth in Colombia. Consumers traded down between categories and brands due to lower purchasing power. Although the total…

In Colombia, rising consumer health consciousness is helping honey sales to record strong growth thanks to this product’s perceived natural and beneficial properties. Honey's popularity is also being boosted by its adaptability as a sweetener and…

Following the strong growth recorded in 2022, demand for wine in Colombia slowed down in 2023. The decline in volume and value sales can be attributed to the country's economic situation, where high inflation rates and low economic growth have…

Chocolate confectionery in Colombia is projected to see further strong, if slower, growth in retail current value sales over 2024. Retail current value sales are being spiked by a still relatively high inflation rate, as retail volume sales decline.…

Gum in Colombia continued to be affected by its status as a mature and consolidated snacks category with little room for dynamic activity at the end of the review period. According to trade sources, consumers’ oral care concerns and a desire to…

Ice cream in Colombia is a very popular snacks category; Colombian consumers are amongst the biggest consumers of ice cream in Latin America. Unlike in other countries, where consumption can fluctuate according to the season, Colombia’s tropical…

Savoury snacks in Colombia is significantly affected by the inflationary climate in the market, which is causing consumers to restrict their discretionary spending. On the supply side, manufacturers are facing increased input costs resulting from…

In 2024, snacks in Colombia continues to be impacted by economic challenges underpinned by strong inflationary pressures. While expected to be significantly lower than the double-digit peaks recorded in 2022 and 2023, the inflation rate in Colombia…

Sugar confectionery in Colombia is affected by unit prices rises amid increasing production costs and still relatively high inflation in the market. While limiting consumption increases, rising unit prices exert upward movement in retail current…

Average retail current unit prices are set to rise across sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Colombia over 2024, amid an inflationary climate. This is expected to boost retail current value sales but drive down overall retail volume sales…