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...
Beer emerged as the most preferred alcoholic beverage among Uruguayans in 2023, accounting for more than half of total alcohol consumption. In recent years, there was a clear polarisation in consumption, favouring economic beer on the one hand and…
Chocolate confectionery in Chile faces significant challenges due to further price increases driven by rising costs of cocoa. Cocoa is a fundamental ingredient in chocolate production, and fluctuations in its price directly impact production costs…
Over 2024, chocolate confectionery in Mexico is expected to see moderate retail volume growth, only slightly below the increase posted in 2023. While slowing, the rate of inflation in Mexico remains significant and continues to affect manufacturer,…
Consumption of cider/perry is low in the Dominican Republic and in 2023, it was even lower, with volume sales falling significantly. There was increased price sensitivity, as the economy spluttered, particularly in the first half of the year., and…
In a difficult year for alcoholic drinks in Peru, cider/perry was one of the few bright spots with the category seeing double-digit growth in total volume terms for the second year running. The main reason for this was due to the fact that the…
Historically, cider/perry has struggled to establish itself in alcoholic beverages, primarily competing on price. This has led to its reputation as an economical, basic product available in large, accessible formats, lacking sophistication. As the…
Unit price growth of gum in Chile serves as a crucial mechanism to offset volume decline, navigating the complex interplay between consumer behaviour, market dynamics, and pricing strategies. As the demand for gum experiences fluctuations, influenced…
In 2024, gum in Mexico is projected to see only a marginal increase in retail volume sales, with predicted strong retail current value growth largely dependent on inflationary pressure on prices. The overall performance is heavily influenced by that…
Chile's standing as one of the leading Latin American markets in terms of ice cream per capita consumption is a multifaceted phenomenon, deeply rooted in cultural, economic, and climatic factors that collectively drive its robust demand. First and…
Retail current value sales of ice cream in Mexico have been growing healthily consistently, with a further strong increase projected over 2024. This is supported by ice cream’s profitability, with margins pushed up by price increases amid an…