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, inflationary pressures in the Dominican Republic weakened, with the country seeing greater price stability compared to the previous year. With consumer confidence improving slightly, retail volume sales bounced back to post a moderate…
While there was still economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure eased significantly in 2023, even falling into deflation territory for part of the year. With the improved economic situation, home care registered healthy current value and modest…
In 2023, home care products registered notable price hikes, with most rising above inflation which continued to increase year on year. Consumers have felt a decrease in purchasing power since 2022, but this trend became more acute in 2023 with…
In contrast to earlier in the review period, when the Chilean economy was an oasis within Latin America and witnessed a constant rise in GDP, minimal inflation rates, and robust employment levels, 2022 and 2023 were characterised by economic…
In 2023, home care in Brazil recorded high single-digit retail value growth, while decreasing inflation rates impacted the performances of all categories and several home care players. Despite previous challenges posed by supply chain disruptions…
Bolivia is currently facing a shortage of foreign currency in its economy, with the US dollar becoming scarce due to diminishing international reserves. As a result, the commission costs of financial intermediation have increased, raising the…
The business environment of the home care industry in Argentina was characterised by uncertainty in 2023. During the year, significant macroeconomic and political factors shaped people’s consumption choices.
During 2020 and 2021, the demand for home audio and cinema was supported by the exigencies of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which saw consumers fall back on the home for entertainment purposes. As consumers worked, studied and entertained…
The decline of home audio and cinema in 2023 is due to its inability to compete with wireless devices with greater technology and functionality. Colombian consumers are increasingly familiar with smart systems, which has led to home audio and cinema…
There is a continued high consumer focus on improving life in the home, which is a residual effect of the pandemic, which led Chileans to purchase consumer electronics to make their lives at home more comfortable. Nevertheless, home audio and cinema…