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...
Bleach is widely used by Dominicans as it is considered highly versatile and is frequently used for cleaning floors, as a surface disinfectant and occasionally as a bleach in laundry. Its multipurpose benefits and lower unit price compared to…
Value sales for bleach continued to slow, and consumers increasingly favoured less toxic home care products. Bleach has been cast in a negative light in terms of environmental and also health impacts. As such, consumers are looking to reduce bleach…
Bleach sales are recording further decline in 2023; however, the decline is less steep than in 2022 as a result of lower prices and high inflation in neighbouring Argentina, which is making smuggled products from the country less attractive to…
Prior to the pandemic there was a surge in demand for newer and more innovative air care products such as candle, electric and gel air fresheners. However, the pandemic had a significant impact on demand with demand for many products slumping as…
Air care registered both healthy current and volume growth in 2023, as it becomes an increasingly popular product in Guatemalan households. Spray/aerosol air fresheners remained the largest product area in terms of value sales and also registered the…
Air care was negatively impacted by the arrival of the pandemic as many consumers considered these products to be irrelevant. However, as fear of the pandemic has waned, consumers have turned to air care products again as they look to create a…
During the pandemic, there was a strong demand for antibacterial air sanitisers in spray format, with essences that emulate the functionality of an air freshener with floral and fruity aromas. However, in the face of rising prices and increasing…
Air care was the weakest performer in terms of volume growth in 2023. While air care registered both high current and constant value growth, volume growth was marginal. The increased prices dampened volume demand and consumers prioritised essential…
Air care sales returned to growth in 2023 following decline in 2022 due to the substantial influx of illegal contraband products, mostly from Argentina due to the strong devaluation of the peso. In 2023, inflation in Argentina has resulted in price…
Continuing the trend seen for several years, toilet care continued to record a positive performance in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023, in line with heightened hygiene awareness as a result of the pandemic. Many consumers have…