Latin America

The report examines the economic landscape of Venezuela and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending,…

In 2023, Brazil’s GDP growth decelerated slightly, to 2.9%, but outperformed the Latin American average, driven by robust domestic demand. Furthermore, the country’s inflation rate fell to 4.6%, due to high interest rates and lower commodity prices.…

Ecuador’s GDP grew by 1.5% in real terms in 2023. Among positive developments, private and public spending increased, supporting economic activity in the country. However, the economy was hindered by sluggish gross fixed capital formation and…

Argentina’s economy contracted in 2023, as a result of sluggish private spending, hyperinflation and high interest rates, leading to a rise in poverty. The country’s inflation rate surged, largely due to currency depreciation and the removal of price…

The report examines the economic landscape of Uruguay and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending.…

The report examines the economic landscape of Paraguay and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…

The report examines the economic landscape of Panama and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending,…

The report examines the economic landscape of Costa Rica and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…

In 2023, a key driver of retail volume and value growth of video games in Mexico remained the creation of new titles. Such novelties have proven to be successfully in enticing consumers to make new purchases, while they also encourage in-game…

Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) slump in overall retail value sales, traditional toys and games in Mexico continued to see positive growth in 2023. However, inflationary pressure on prices informed a strong overall retail current value increase,…

In 2023, the performance of toys and games in Mexico was significantly influenced by the first full year of the reopening of society. This saw Mexican consumers return fully to out-of-home work and social lifestyles, getting together with friends and…

The report examines the economic landscape of Honduras and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending.…

The report examines the economic landscape of Guatemala and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending,…

The report examines the economic landscape of El Salvador and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending.…

The report examines the economic landscape of Bolivia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption. However global economic…

This briefing assesses global B2B market trends in 2024 and beyond. It is geared towards consumer goods companies that are selling into the B2B market, and provides insights into how B2B markets are developing, which countries and channels to target,…

Total current value sales growth for pet products in Peru in 2024 is expected to be down slightly on 2023. This is mainly because the rate at which unit prices are rising has slowed in line with a reduction in inflationary pressures. Together with a…

Pet care in Peru is set to record slightly slower growth in total current value sales in 2024 than it did in 2023. This is mainly because pricing pressures have eased somewhat in line with falling inflation. However, along with a robust recovery in…

Other pet food in Peru is anticipated to post an improved result in total volume growth terms in 2024, while total current value sales are expected to contract at a lower rate than in 2023. This is primarily reflective of falling inflation, which has…

Dog food in Peru is projected to record a modestly improved result in total current value growth terms in 2024, while total volume sales are set to tip back into positive territory following a marginal decline in 2023. This is largely explained by…