Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Colombia. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Bleach is a very mature category in Colombia, reaching more than 95% of households. Disinfection has become less relevant in 2023, as the threat of COVID-19 subsided. However, retail volume sales of bleach are still above pre-pandemic levels as the…
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…
Although squeezable plastic tubes remains the dominant pack type for toothpaste, folding cartons were eating into this pack type’s share over the review period. This could be attributed to two main reasons: customer perception and sustainability.…
Beauty and personal care experienced strong total current value growth in Colombia in 2023, partly driven by soaring inflation (9.28% in 2023 according to the DANE - The National Administrative Department of Statistics), which resulted in strong…
The impact of inflation and the cost of living crisis triggered volume decline in almost all bath and shower categories in Colombia in 2023. Bar soap recovered share in comparison to liquid soap due to its more accessible prices and value-added…
Inflation in Colombia reached its peak in 2022 and, although it significantly decelerated in the first half of 2023, records continue to show high inflation rates. Food prices, particularly those of baked goods, were no exception to this trend. The…
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…
Baby food continues to see a decline in retail volume sales in 2023, although it is less severe than in previous years. The main cause of the downward trend can be traced to the downturn in the number of births in Colombia, which has declined by 8%,…
Sales of baby and child-specific products continued to grow in current value terms in Colombia in 2023, with a drop in volume sales as inflationary effects continued to lead consumers to shift to family-orientated offerings. As consumers move between…
In 2023 in Colombia, AFH (away-from-home) tissue continued to record positive growth rates, with volume exceeding rates recorded in 2019. This performance was supported by the total return to normality after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. This…
In 2023, appliances and electronics specialists in Colombia were impacted by economic uncertainty and the consequent reduced consumer demand for large appliances and electronics, such as refrigerators, smartphones, and laptops. Also, the Ministry of…
Apparel and footwear specialists experienced another successful year in 2023, with moderate current value growth as consumers resumed their pre-pandemic lifestyles. The approaches to apparel and footwear, which feature strongly in consumers’…
The fashion industry in Colombia represents 9.4% of the total industrial GDP and employs around 600,000 people. The industry continues to grow post-pandemic, recovering from supply problems, regaining consumers as trend followers resume activities.…
The use of local materials is of utmost importance in Colombian accessories as it fosters a sense of cultural identity and pride. Utilising materials that are indigenous to the region celebrates the country's rich heritage and craftsmanship. By…
After the spike in demand for systemic analgesics in the period, 2020 to 2021, driven by COVID-19 and then by the need to relieve reactions to vaccination, in 2022 demand tended to stabilise. However, adult acetaminophen and combination analgesics…
Glass bottles continued to dominate alcoholic drinks packaging unit volumes in Columbia in 2022. However, brick liquid cartons again saw strong growth in alcoholic drinks packaging in 2022, which can be attributed to a few reasons. Firstly, brick…
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…
The suspension of operations by Viva Air and Ultra Air at the outset of 2023 had a substantial impact on the decline in domestic passenger numbers within the country. These two airlines ceased their operations in Colombia due to their outstanding…
Air treatment products in Colombia witnesses robust double-digit growth, primarily attributed to the soaring demand for cooling fans. This surge is driven by hotter weather conditions in 2023 due to the El Niño phenomenon, prompting consumers to seek…
As less essential home care products, air care suffered a contraction in volume sales in 2023, with consumers being heavily impacted by rising price points and inflation, causing them to rethink their budgets. The trend towards hybrid working, which…