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...
Argentina's soft drinks industry in 2023 navigates an uncertain macroeconomic landscape marked by political dysfunction and economic instability. Despite growth in GDP in 2022, driven by a significant increase in the investment rate, the outlook for…
In 2022, GDP in Uruguay increased by 4.9%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, and was continuing to grow in 2023, helping to drive demand for snacks. Tourism, mainly international tourist visitors from Argentina and Brazil, was badly affected during the…
In 2024, snacks in Peru is facing challenges in the form of rising input prices and a decline in domestic consumption. Despite such setbacks, production and exports continue to grow, highlighting a shift in market dynamics. The increase in input…
Driven by robust GDP growth and recovery of purchasing power, snacks is set to record positive growth in volume terms across all categories in 2024. The expanding base of middle- and upper-income consumers boosted demand while changes in consumption…
Retail volume sales of snacks are set to see healthy growth in 2024. Despite difficult economic conditions and rising prices, demand for snacks will remain healthy with falling unemployment acting in support. Confectionery is set to benefit from the…
In 2024, still relatively high inflation is playing a key role in snacks in Mexico. As input costs rise and crops are adversely affected by climate change, for example in the case of cocoa, companies are developing strategies to maintain their volume…
After the sales decline seen in 2020, due to the restrictions implemented when COVID-19 hit the region, Latin America has since been recording positive volume and value growth. While new regulations are being introduced across the region that require…
During 2024 sales of snacks suffered from inflationary pressures which dampened growth in volume sales. Imported brands lost competitiveness due to their higher prices as constraints on disposable income stimulated consumer caution in their spending…