Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and ...
Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and market statistics that explore the evolving consumer preferences, market environment and inherent growth potential in individual countries, or briefings that assess key strategic themes...
Despite the challenging economic climate in Colombia, personal care appliances has exhibited continued albeit moderated growth in 2023. Notably, the growth, albeit marginal, is primarily propelled by the rising popularity of body shavers among men.…
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on personal care appliances in Mexico. As consumers worked and studied from home and socialised less, with restrictions on social gatherings like weddings, baptisms, birthday parties and quinceañeras – a…
Local consumers have become accustomed to living with inflation rates that rank among the highest in the world. Besides structural and monetary causes, inflation is also influenced by people's beliefs about future price trends. Economists refer to…
In 2023, demand for refrigeration appliances is improving compared to the previous year’s decline. Stronger performances by freestanding electric wine coolers/chillers and freestanding fridge freezers are highly influencing the growth trajectory of…
After registering two consecutive years of double-digit volume growth during the pandemic, retail volume and value sales of refrigeration appliances in Chile notably declined in 2022, as local consumers changed their purchasing habits. Without access…
The sales volume of refrigeration appliances has witnessed a considerable decline, primarily influenced by the prevailing economic conditions that have adversely impacted consumer purchasing power. A significant factor contributing to this downturn…
Refrigeration appliances in Mexico has sustained a positive trajectory throughout 2022 and into 2023 in terms of volume sales growth, buoyed by the enduring trend of remote working and hybrid work models that encourage Mexicans to spend increased…
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…
Demand for small cooking appliances in Brazil continues to notably rise in 2023, with light fryers, rice cookers, hard pod coffee machines and espresso coffee machines particularly strong growth drivers. Among soft growth drivers, the demand relates…
After experiencing a strong decline in 2022, as a result of the waning impact of government subsidies to support the local economy during the pandemic, which helped drive up sales of small cooking appliances the previous year, category demand in…
Following a surge during the pandemic, small cooking appliances has evidenced a moderate volume decrease in 2023, chiefly influenced by a significant decline in light fryers. While this downturn suggests a stabilisation post the pandemic-induced…
Home cooking remains popular in Mexico, despite the return to normalcy post-pandemic. The trend was reinforced during the height of the pandemic and in 2022 when remote working and home schooling remained prevalent but has persisted throughout 2023,…
Industry stakeholders are increasingly debating between sustainability and technology leadership strategies in the appliances market. As margins continue to shrink, leadership in either category is critical to maintain continued competitiveness. In…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…
Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
In 2023, vacuum cleaners, as a product area, saw its third consecutive year of growth, marking a reversal from the downward trend observed in the previous decade. Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been an increased emphasis on purchasing…
Demand for vacuum cleaners continues to rise in 2023, with robotic, stick and steam vacuum cleaners particularly strong performers. Consumer indebtedness has been consistently high in recent years, creating a cautious approach towards spending,…
Overall demand for vacuum cleaners is rising in 2023 following the previous year’s substantial declines. Heightened hygiene routines and the hub as a home mean that Chileans continue to pay greater attention to the cleanliness of their homes, and are…
Vacuum cleaners in Colombia witnessed a substantial decline in sales volume compared to the preceding year, primarily attributed to the country's economic downturn. Reduced consumer incomes prompted prioritisation of essential goods over…
Vacuum cleaners has continued to see steady and stable growth in retail volume terms in 2023 despite facing challenges associated with economic uncertainty and persistent consumer perceptions. Vacuum cleaners are not widely used in Mexico and…