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, tobacco in Bolivia recorded one of its most challenging periods in recent times, primarily due to a notable growth in the availability of illegal cigarette brands. Until a few years ago, Bolivia was primarily a transit country for the…
The Argentine economy faced significant challenges in 2023, entering a recession with a GDP contraction and a notable decline in December compared to December 2022. Inflation surged, severely impacting the tobacco industry. Although official…
Tissue and hygiene sales in Uruguay were dampened by the growing issue of small-scale smuggling from Argentina. Swathes of consumers have been crossing into Argentina to buy cheaper goods. The gap between the official exchange rate and the informal…
In 2023, the tissue and hygiene landscape in Peru registered positive retail value growth, while retail volume results were challenged by ongoing inflation. The increase in the prices of supplies, packaging and transportation has been a key challenge…
Tissue and hygiene sales in 2023 were mainly characterised by the normalisation of society with consumers returning to their places of work and education and the resumption of pre-pandemic habits. Categories related to consumption at home, such as…
Supply chain challenges and higher global cellulose raw material prices led to higher average retail prices for tissue and hygiene products in 2023. Despite inflation, the reopening of society favoured products that offer convenience as lifestyles…
While 2022 marked the end of the transition back to normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 witnessed a return to full normalcy, bolstered by favourable macroeconomic conditions which spurred growth in the tissue and hygiene industry in…
The high inflationary context in 2023 stimulated a consumer drive for lower prices or reduced purchasing frequency, while the return of schoolchildren to the classroom reduced usage of tissue products at home such as toilet paper and paper towels.…
Tissue and hygiene in Guatemala registered healthy current value growth, though constant value and volume growth was more moderate, as inflation still continued to be an issue, though price rises eased. As such, consumers were price sensitive and…
Inflationary pressures and raw material shortages impacted the retail prices of tissue and hygiene in 2023, though to a lesser extent than in 2022. Lower purchasing power forced consumers to reduce their spending and seek out local brands and private…