Latin America

Cat litter registered the highest current value growth in pet products in Argentina in 2023, and a similar performance is expected in 2024. Sales increased well above the inflation rate, driven by the increase in the cat population as they are…

Pet care in Peru is set to record slightly slower growth in total current value sales in 2024 than it did in 2023. This is mainly because pricing pressures have eased somewhat in line with falling inflation. However, along with a robust recovery in…

Given the economic situation in Mexico following the pandemic and inflation levels seen in 2022, pet food, especially for dogs, has become polarised. There is a significant group of consumers looking to save money, and opting for more economy brands…

Pet care growth rates spiked during the pandemic in Latin America, helped by consumers adopting pets for company during lockdowns. In spite of high inflation rates in the region, growth has remained strong post-pandemic, albeit down on the 2020-2021…

In 2024, pet care in Colombia is still feeling the impact of previous years’ high inflation, with soaring rates seen in 2022 and 2023. This widespread increase in prices has had a notable impact on the industry, leading pet owners seek to manage…

The pet care industry in Chile is undergoing significant shifts and challenges amid several prevailing trends. One notable trend is the impact of inflation on premium brands in dog and cat food. As inflation rates surge, premium brands are facing…

The pandemic, coupled with a surge in pet adoptions and acquisitions, drove double-digit retail current value growth for pet care in Brazil in recent years, and this is set to continue in 2024. However, the end of social isolation, a return to…

The pet care industry in Argentina continued to experience a variety of challenges in 2023 due to macroeconomic instability. Inflation is chronic, with double-digit growth since 2007, and triple-digit growth of 133% in 2023, which was the highest…