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...
Although government finances improved in El Salvador, the state continues to exhibit authoritarian tendencies and corruption remains an issue. Whilst inflation has fallen, economic momentum is moderating and the country’s high dependence on…
Personal accessories in Mexico is set to demonstrate retail volume and current value growth in 2023, primarily influenced by widespread vaccination efforts in Mexico, and the official conclusion of the state of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic in…
Jewellery is set to see positive performances in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023. This is largely due to post-pandemic economic recovery, the return to stability in employment, and progress in consumer spending. This is closely…
Bags and luggage is set to exhibit robust double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023, which can be attributed primarily to the positive influence of widespread vaccination in Mexico, and the official cessation of the state of emergency for…
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 placed a huge strain on the global economy. With Russia and Ukraine being key suppliers of a wide range of goods from fuel to fertilisers and wheat this led to high rates of inflation worldwide. These…
Due to the drought suffered across Uruguay, the quality of tap water was impacted in 2023. With a high level of sodium, tap water was unsuitable for consumption. The Uruguayan government responded to the crisis by giving away bottled water to…
Sales of sugar and sweeteners declined in retail volume terms in 2023, continuing a long-term trend that was only temporary halted in 2020 by the outbreak of COVID-19. Sugar has gained an increasingly negative image in terms of its effect on health,…
Potatoes account for most sales of starchy roots in Mexico with these being used in a broad range of dishes, with consumers perceiving them to be healthy ingredients that provide satiety. Furthermore, they are frequently consumed as a side dish. The…
The aftermath of the pandemic resulted in a notable shift in consumer preferences towards products that emphasise health and wellbeing within various foods and beverages. This change has reverberated across various product categories, notably…
In 2023, local consumers remained cautious with their spending as they prepared to cope with economic uncertainty. Spending wisely meant that they prioritised essential products and limited their consumption of non-essentials. Off-trade volume sales…