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...
In 2023, bedroom furniture in Brazil recorded a marginal value sales decline, driven by various factors. Deflation in raw material costs, primarily driven by a fall in volume sales and industry-wide operating reductions, led to abundant inventories…
In 2023, home and garden in Brazil continued to experience high value growth, albeit at a decelerated pace, influenced by a blend of discernible trends and economic dynamics. The substantial drop in inflation from 9.2% in 2022 to 4.5% in 2023,…
Specialist hair care products are becoming increasingly important in Ecuador, not least as many consumers are looking for products that have been specifically developed to address their personal needs more effectively. Within this context, for…
Shampoos was the most dynamic of the main hair care categories in Costa Rica in terms of volume and current sales growth in 2023. Together with the fact that these products are considered a basic necessity by most consumers, it continued to benefit…
In 2023, accelerating value sales growth of pots and planters in Brazil was underpinned by many factors. As the economy rebounded post-pandemic, heightened disposable incomes prompted a renewed inclination towards discretionary spending, notably on…
During 2023, the majority of sales recorded in fragrances were accounted for by direct selling, the distribution channel which was the most negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with challenges arising from the clash between the need…
The premium segment continued to outperform its mass counterpart in volume and current value growth terms in fragrances in Costa Rica in 2023. While this was mainly because sales in the former were increasing from a much lower base, premium brands…
In 2023, dog food sales in Argentina registered positive growth in retail volume terms and a similar trend is expected in 2024 but at a lower rate due to the complex economic situation. As a result of the decline in purchasing power, many dog owners…
Reckitt Benckiser’s Veet remained the dominant leading brand in hair removers/bleaches in 2023, despite the brand’s volume sales declining significantly over the course of the year after recording an exceptional sales performance earlier in the…
Depilatories in Costa Rica showed a markedly improved performance in volume terms in 2023, with overall sales increasing at a double-digit rate following marginal growth in 2022. This was partly explained by the strong recovery in consumer confidence…