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, sweet biscuits, snack bars, and fruit snacks is benefitting from stronger demand for convenient and on-the-go snacking options. As consumers become busier and leave their homes for longer periods, they are turning to snacks as a quick and…
Although inflation remains an issue in 2023, consumers continued to indulge in sweet biscuits, along with fruit snacks and cereal bars. The reopening of the economy, including a return to in-person learning at schools and office work, has seen…
High inflation continues to drive lower income consumers towards price promotions in 2023, with trading down to cheaper options and private labels also a common trend. Brand loyalty is generally quite weak in sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit…
Average retail current unit prices are set to rise across sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Colombia over 2024, amid an inflationary climate. This is expected to boost retail current value sales but drive down overall retail volume sales…
Producers of sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Chile have been navigating economic challenges, notably price hikes, by adopting a subtle yet impactful strategy known as shrinkflation. This approach, while not new, has become increasingly…
During the latter half of the review period, sweet biscuits, along with other household staples. were affected by inflationary pressures. This was partly due to the impact of rising energy costs, which made the production of food more expensive.…
In 2023, the sweet biscuits market showed very moderate growth in retail volume terms, with slightly higher value growth due to price adjustments that most major brands were forced to make as a result of the rising cost of one of the main ingredients…
Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Argentina witnessed a recovery from the strong decline in retail volume sales in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis in 2020 to exceed the 2019 pre-pandemic level in 2023. Despite the…
Recycling and reducing plastic and water use is well-established in Mexico, with 40% of consumers being Zero Wasters, half of whom are willing to pay more for sustainable food, beverages and apparel. As such, implementing the recycled claims would be…
Over half of consumers in Chile recycle items and reduce food waste while being wary of their impact on the planet; shaping sustainable shopping decisions. Established recycling habits have led to over a third of consumers being Zero Wasters, with…
Strong environmental awareness and solid recycling habits lead to almost half of consumers identifying as Zero Wasters, reflected in their sustainable shopping decisions. Over half of Zero Wasters are willing to invest more in sustainable products,…
Over half of consumers in Argentina have established recycling habits and are wary of their impact on the planet, shaping sustainable shopping decisions. With almost a third of consumers identifying as Zero Wasters, opportunities exist to utilise…
Performance was muted for surface care in 2023, with constant value sales, as well as volume sales, falling slightly. Now that the pandemic is over, there was less cleaning overall. In addition, significant illicit trade also dampened volume sales.
Surface care was one of the most dynamic categories within home care in retail volume terms in 2023 with this largely being fuelled by the rapid rise of multi-purpose cleaners. These products are benefiting from their ability to clean a variety of…
Surface care maintained solid but slowing retail volume and current value growth in 2023, with increases seen across most categories. Demand was especially driven by specialised products for the kitchen and bathroom, with kitchen and bathroom…
While surface care registered double-digit percentage value growth, volume was more muted and was partly supported by continuing population growth. While multi-purpose cleaners continued to account for most value sales, bathroom cleaners were the…
Surface care saw dynamic growth during the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers elevated cleaning routines in their homes, and used products to disinfect them on a regular basis. With the pandemic largely under control and virus concerns reduced,…
In the post-pandemic era, the need to disinfect surfaces at home has subsided considerably, in line with lower fears over the spread of COVID-19. Retail volume sales of home care disinfectants contracted in 2022, followed by moderate growth in 2023,…
Overall, surface care registered muted volume growth in 2023. However, given the diversity of this product area, some products performed better than others. Reckitt Benckiser continued to have a strong lead in surface care, thanks to its wide…
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sharp increase in demand for surface care products, particularly in multipurpose cleaners and home disinfectants. In the following years, retail volumes have receded although total surface care sales remain well…