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...
A growing number of consumers in the Dominican Republic have adopted the use of skin care products as part of their personal care routine, understanding that body care goes beyond aesthetics and supports general health. This behaviour is more…
Conventional products continued to face growing competition from dermocosmetics in skin care in Costa Rica in 2023, with this trend remaining most visible in the premium segment. Recent years have seen dermocosmetic varieties offered by brands like…
Skin care delivered double-digit growth in Colombia in 2023, showing a similar rate of growth to that seen in the previous year thanks to the great importance that Colombian consumers place on skin care routines. As in every other area of beauty and…
Although retail volume sales continued to decline, skin care saw a much stronger current value increase in Chile in 2023, after a year of much more moderate growth. During 2022, although demand remained constrained, premium skin care showed positive…
Skin care in Brazil experienced double-digit growth in retail current value terms in 2022, and continued to be the eighth largest global market in the category. An interesting highlight is the body care category, which accounted for 57% of overall…
There was only marginal volume growth in skin care in Bolivia in 2023. Price increases dampened volume sales somewhat, as a severe drop in foreign cash reserves led to high inflation, especially for imported brands. As such, mass skin care performed…
Skin care in Argentina registered solid growth in retail volume terms in 2023, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted skin care consumption and daily habits in Argentina, with consumers increasing their use of…
Although self-service cafeterias saw very strong growth in terms of transactions and current value sales in 2023, nevertheless this remains the smallest category within consumer foodservice in Peru. It was also greatly affected by the pandemic, not…
In October 2023, the first IKEA store in Colombia was opened, in Bogotá. There are also plans for additional stores in Medellín and Cali by 2024. Along with furniture and home goods, the outlet also has the IKEA distinctive self-service cafeteria.…
In 2023, self-service cafeterias in Chile maintained a niche presence within consumer foodservice, holding marginal share overall. The channel’s main attraction is allowing patrons to choose from diverse options and customise portion sizes. Unlike…
Self-service cafeterias in Brazil is a particularly important foodservice channel for local consumers during the lunch hour, since this meal is considered the most important of the day for much of the population. Brazilians generally prioritise a…
A large proportion of outlets in self-service cafeterias in Argentina comprises stores that sell food by weight, mostly operated by individuals of Asian origin. During the pandemic, as a consequence of working from home, many of these stores had to…
Savoury snacks was recording positive growth in volume and value terms in 2022, with a similar trend expected in 2023. All the categories in savoury snacks were registering increasing sales in 2022, with this also expected to be the case in 2023.…
Savoury snacks in Peru is seeing polarisation in packaging sizes in 2024, with local needs and preferences shifting in line with changing consumptions occasions and economic context. One trend is the growing preference for larger packaging sizes,…
Savoury snacks in Mexico is projected to register moderate retail volume and strong retail current value growth over 2024. As in other snacks categories, a still high inflation rate has forced consumers to prioritise and redistribute their…
In 2023, savoury snacks is predicted to remain by far the best seller in snacks, in retail volume terms. The category continues to enjoy robust retail volume and current value growth in 2023 amid a well-developed culture for snacking occasions. Like…
Ready-to-eat popcorn is thriving in 2023 following a period of significant growth in recent years. New players have entered to compete against some of the most traditional players including Quala with its brand Popetas and Colsigna with the Planet…
Following several years of consistent retail volume and current value growth, savoury snacks continues to see robust growth in 2023, thanks in large part to the diverse range of products offered in this category. With the return to in-person learning…
With inflation remaining high in 2023, brand loyalty remains weak among most lower income consumers, who normally purchase the cheapest option available when it comes to salty snacks. Price-competition is therefore stronger in the mass segment, as…
Savoury snacks in Colombia is significantly affected by the inflationary climate in the market, which is causing consumers to restrict their discretionary spending. On the supply side, manufacturers are facing increased input costs resulting from…