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...
Contact lenses and solutions in Argentina is expected to register a healthy increase in constant value sales, though volume sales are expected to fall Inflation continues to very high in 2024, though it eases somewhat, with new economic reform…
Contact lenses in Mexico have very low penetration among people with eyesight problems, with most people instead wearing spectacles. One of the main reasons is the lack of trained personnel at optical goods stores to carry out the fitting and…
Though eyewear In Argentina is expected to register significant current value growth, constant value sales are expected to fall significantly. Argentina continues to have one of the highest inflation rates in the world, though it has eased somewhat…
Mexico continued to see elevated inflation inn 2023, albeit the country still recorded steady GDP growth. Projections for 2024 suggest lower inflation of around 4%, with GDP growth of between 2-3%. With slower economic growth predicted for 2024, this…
Spectacles is the only eyewear product in Argentina that is expected to see volume sales increase in 2024. The essentialness of spectacles supports volume sales. That being said, continuing high inflation is expected to result in a significant fall…
Economic pressures have continued to impact demand for spectacles in 2024 with many Mexican families seeking to prioritise essentials while searching for more affordable eyewear solutions. Subsequently, brands and retailers are placing a greater…
Sunglasses in Argentina is expected to register both a steep fall in volume and constant value sales, as inflation continues to be very high in 2024. As such, consumers trade down and also prioritise essential eyewear products such as spectacles. One…
Concerns around eye health in the post-pandemic era has increased, and hand in hand with this concern, there is a growing awareness of the effects of the sun’s UV rays on visual health. In response, demand for sunglasses saw significant growth in…
Contact lenses and solutions in Brazil experienced exceptional growth in 2023, registering a double-digit increase in current value terms, with continued positive, although slower growth expected in 2024. This category has significantly propelled…
Eyewear in Brazil has navigated a complex socioeconomic landscape in 2023 and 2024, marked by both local and global challenges. Post-pandemic recovery saw Brazil grappling with high inflation rates up until 2022, which significantly eroded consumers’…
2023 and into 2024 has been a challenging period for spectacles in Brazil. Despite achieving growth slightly above inflation, the category has faced significant hurdles that have required resilience and multiple sales strategies to navigate. Global…
Sunglasses in Brazil experienced steady growth in 2023, and this is set to continue in 2024, in a marked improvement from the struggles faced during the pandemic years. While growth has not been as aggressive as in other categories, and sales have…