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...
2022 marked a significant step in Brazil’s post-COVID-19 recovery, as consumers began to fully embrace socialisation and return to their former habits. Many people went back to their offices, resumed open-air sports, and reconnected with friends by…
Growth in total volume sales of alcoholic drinks in Bolivia in 2023 was considerably slower than that recorded in 2022. This was mainly due to the stabilisation of on-trade demand, which had rebounded strongly in the previous two years in tandem with…
Argentina found itself navigating through turbulent economic waters in 2023, grappling with political dysfunction and economic instability against the backdrop of one of the world's highest inflation rates. The prevailing macroeconomic environment…
The number of passengers transported by airlines grew significantly in 2022, and has continued to grow in 2023, although to a much lesser degree. It has not yet reached the level seen before the COVID-19 crisis, although it is estimated that, in…
The Mexican travel industry has demonstrated a remarkable resurgence, including airlines, with regional routes and connectivity playing a crucial part in recovery and growth. A significant topic of discussion within the industry revolves around the…
Ecuador has witnessed a remarkable expansion of its air routes with the introduction of new airlines alongside the growth of existing ones. One such noteworthy addition is Arajet, a low-cost carrier that commenced operations in the final quarter of…
The suspension of operations by Viva Air and Ultra Air at the outset of 2023 had a substantial impact on the decline in domestic passenger numbers within the country. These two airlines ceased their operations in Colombia due to their outstanding…
Airline operators have been severely impacted by the pandemic, leading to the collapse of some airlines and the restructuring of others. As the world moves towards normalcy, there is a slow recovery for airlines, albeit with a different cost…
In May 2023, the World Health Organization declared the end of the global health emergency for COVID-19, in a scenario which led to the easing of health barriers and social distancing measures, both domestically and internationally. Alongside this…
After the suspension of the flights of several international airlines to Argentina due to the COVID-19 crisis, many airlines are beginning to recover interest in the country and resuming their flights to Argentina. These include Ethiopian Airlines,…
Towards the end of the review period the supply air treatment products in Mexico was impacted by a lack of semiconductors, which had a particularly big impact on split air conditioners. In the wake of these shortages that challenged supply chains…
Air treatment products in Colombia witnesses robust double-digit growth, primarily attributed to the soaring demand for cooling fans. This surge is driven by hotter weather conditions in 2023 due to the El Niño phenomenon, prompting consumers to seek…
Following a strong uptake for air treatment products during the first two years of the pandemic as Chileans spent considerable time at home, retail volume sales started to marginally fall in 2022, with even stronger declines in 2023. This performance…
In Brazil, the retail volume declines experienced by air treatment products since 2020 are starting to ease, with some formats recording positive growth in 2023. However, there is still declining demand for window air conditioners, dehumidifiers and…
Sales of split air conditioners in Argentina witness a peak during summer, yet the decision to purchase such appliances is seldom impulsive. Consumers typically accumulate savings or opt for credit options to finance these relatively costly…
Air care continued to be a popular product in Uruguay in 2023, though as with other home care products, it was negatively impact by cross-border shopping in Argentina and registered a fall in volume sales. Although inflation has soared in Argentina,…
Prior to the pandemic there was a surge in demand for newer and more innovative air care products such as candle, electric and gel air fresheners. However, the pandemic had a significant impact on demand with demand for many products slumping as…
Air care recorded retail volume growth in 2023, albeit at a slower pace than for several years. The largest category, spray/aerosol air fresheners, saw a healthy performance, due to the affordability and ease of use of these products. This popular…
Air care registered both healthy current and volume growth in 2023, as it becomes an increasingly popular product in Guatemalan households. Spray/aerosol air fresheners remained the largest product area in terms of value sales and also registered the…
Air care was negatively impacted by the arrival of the pandemic as many consumers considered these products to be irrelevant. However, as fear of the pandemic has waned, consumers have turned to air care products again as they look to create a…