Latin America

The year 2023 has marked a period of robust value growth for Mexican companies, yet the national footwear industry faces critical economic challenges that threaten its progress. A key concern is labour shortages, as the younger workforce is exploring…

Colombian consumers' widespread adoption of sneakers/trainers, particularly white sneakers, can be attributed to their willingness to embrace global fashion trends. The growth of sneakers sales helped drive general growth of footwear in 2023. White…

Despite a weak performance in terms of retail volume sales in 2023, footwear in Chile is demonstrating robust current value growth, primarily driven by the men’s and women’s segments. Notably, a proportion of this growth can be attributed to price…

In 2023, Brazil experienced a challenging economic landscape, shaped by the lingering impacts of the global economic crisis and the ominous shadow of high inflation. A continued surge in footwear prices due to the economic downturn, fuelled by…

A large proportion of footwear sold in Argentina is manufactured domestically using imported raw materials. This is particularly the case with sports footwear from leading international brands. For example, the Brazilian Grupo Dass manufactures…

Home delivery has become indispensable for restaurants around the world to continue operating through the pandemic and stay relevant post-crisis. Players within and related to foodservice have created new solutions by adapting to this new normal. In…

Ageing, urbanisation and migration continue to be major factors shaping the global population. The number of seniors around the world kept expanding in 2021 and is expected to grow further in the years to 2040. The number of small children is…

The briefing examines how the food, beverages and tobacco industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of food, beverages and tobacco output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports,…

In Mexico in 2023 the market for food preparation appliances is seeing continued growth, having shown resilience through the changes in lifestyle brought on by the pandemic. Despite a return to pre-pandemic activities, the home cooking and baking…

Within the realm of food preparation appliances, blenders have showcased consistent growth in both sales volume and value throughout 2023, defying expectations following the relaxation of pandemic restrictions. Their steadfast performance can be…

Despite a marginal drop in sales in 2022, food preparation appliances in Chile remains a highly popular category with local consumers and has returned to growth in 2023. Still spending considerable time at home due to hybrid/remote working measures,…

Demand for food preparation appliances has marginally improved in 2023 compared to the previous year, strongly influenced by the performances of blenders and mixers. On the other hand, centrifugal juicers and other preparation appliances continue to…

In 2023, the sales volume of food preparation appliances once again witnessed an increase, marking the fourth consecutive year of positive performance in the product area. All categories, including blenders, food processors, juice extractors, and…

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has dramatically altered consumer shopping behaviour. Using the Digital Consumer Survey, which was fielded in March and April during the height of mandated lockdowns, this report explores consumer sentiment with…

Foodservice sales of fish and seafood continued to see a steady recovery in 2023 backed by the end of the pandemic and an increase in inbound and domestic tourism. Consumers also returned to more out-of-home activities, including returning to the…

Fish and seafood consumption has been expanding due to investments in production capacity and techniques. This has resulted in productivity gains in the country's major farms. Tilapia stands out among farmed fish, gaining prominence on Brazilian…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 15% to total MXN10.2 billion in 2023, boosted by consumers’ desire to enjoy themselves after the pandemic. Enjoying a drink with a meal at home or when relaxing remains a key pastime for many…

Although growth in current value terms slowed significantly in fine wines/champagne and spirits in Brazil in 2023, and even slipped into decline in volume and real value terms (at constant 2023 prices), this followed two years of very dynamic growth,…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by more than 100% to total ARS14 billion in 2023, with demand boosted by the growing consumer appetite for experiences and enjoyment during the post-pandemic era. Entertaining and socialising with…

Financial cards and payments have indeed witnessed substantial growth in 2023. However, this growth has seen a notable slowdown due to consumers adopting a more cautious approach to spending. Factors contributing to this caution include the sluggish…

Financial cards and payments in Mexico in 2023 has been marked by growth, and adaptation to consumer needs. Post-pandemic economic recovery has been playing a pivotal role in boosting card usage and transaction volumes and values. This recovery,…

Ongoing trends continued to be seen in 2023, with the use of cash declining and the digital transformation of financial cards and payments markets in the region a major theme in Latin America. Be it the Pix instant payments system in Brazil or the…

The use of debit cards continues to grow strongly in Colombia, supported by increased online purchases and cautious consumer behaviour. While credit card issuance remains stagnant, pre-paid cards, particularly closed loop transportation cards, are…

2023 has witnessed another marginal rebound in personal cash usage in Chile, despite a further decline in the overall value of this payment type. Cash usage tends to be higher among individuals over 60 years of age, those from lower socio-economic…

In 2023, Brazil's finance industry is undergoing rapid transformations driven by an expanding banked population, digitalisation, and advancements in open finance. Concurrently, consumers are increasingly turning to credit in the face of adverse…

The credit card business has become less lucrative for banks, primarily serving as a means to entice customers to deposit their salaries into banking institutions. The prevalent monthly inflation in Argentina has soared to alarming levels. Banks face…

Mexico continued to see elevated inflation inn 2023, albeit the country still recorded steady GDP growth. Projections for 2024 suggest lower inflation of around 4%, with GDP growth of between 2-3%. With slower economic growth predicted for 2024, this…

Eyewear in Brazil has navigated a complex socioeconomic landscape in 2023 and 2024, marked by both local and global challenges. Post-pandemic recovery saw Brazil grappling with high inflation rates up until 2022, which significantly eroded consumers’…

Though eyewear In Argentina is expected to register significant current value growth, constant value sales are expected to fall significantly. Argentina continues to have one of the highest inflation rates in the world, though it has eased somewhat…

Eye care is another winning category in consumer health in Peru in 2023, with a growing number of people seeking products which will soothe their eyes after spending long hours working and/or studying, in addition to spending long periods of time on…

In 2022, demand for eye care rebounded leading to a recovery for retail volume sales to pre-pandemic levels. However, 2023 is showing a more subdued trend. This can be attributed to the inflationary pressures experienced by Mexicans, which are…

The occurrence of dry eye in Colombia is on the rise, with an estimated 35% to 40% of the population experiencing this condition, although official statistics are unavailable. The emergence of new habits during the pandemic and post-pandemic period,…

Eye care in Chile is experiencing declining retail volume sales in 2023, primarily due to greater mobility outside of the home and the transition back to in-person work settings. In 2020 and 2021, standard eye care experienced a notable upturn in…

Eye care is expected to maintain positive momentum in both volume and current value terms in Brazil in 2023. A lasting long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been increased screen time, which has driven demand for eye drops across virtually…

With consumers spending more time in front of screens, whether as a result of home working or e-learning, retail sales of eye care products continued to see healthy growth in constant value terms in 2023. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increased use…