Latin America

In 2023, hand dishwashing saw limited growth in volume terms, although this was an improvement on the declines seen in the year prior. Hand dishwashing decreased in 2022 as Colombians started spending more time out of the home after the COVID-19…

Dishwashing registered healthy volume growth in 2023, as price increases eased. Hand dishwashing continued to account for most value sales and also registered the highest value and volume growth. As such, value sales for automatic dishwashing…

In 2023, Dominicans have shifted back to pre-pandemic lifestyles, since they are eating out more frequently and taking school classes face-to-face, whilst fewer companies have maintained the remote work option. At the same time, home cooking has…

The normalisation of consumers' lifestyles post-pandemic, including dining out and ordering takeaways, has continued to reduce demand for dishwashing products, and the category recorded further volume decline in 2023. Dishwashing registered a boom in…

Within hand dishwashing, consumers are shifting from the bar format to the cream/paste format. As more households seek the convenience of an effective grease-remover for their dishes that tends to last longer and is softer on skin, the cream/paste…

Dishwashing maintained retail volume and current value growth in 2023, with rises seen for both hand dishwashing, and all categories within automatic dishwashing. While pandemic-related restrictions on movement had been lifted, the continued…

During the pandemic, demand for dishwashing rocketed as hygiene concerns increased and people spent more time on average at home, thereby creating more dishes to clean. As expected, once the wave of infections and respective health restrictions…

As with home care products in general, cross-border shopping led to a decline in volume sales. Although inflation has soared in Argentina, the depreciation rate against the Uruguayan peso has made dishwashing products purchased in Argentina much…

In 2023, dog food sales in Argentina registered positive growth in retail volume terms and a similar trend is expected in 2024 but at a lower rate due to the complex economic situation. As a result of the decline in purchasing power, many dog owners…

Dog food in Brazil is set to maintain its growth trajectory in both retail volume and current value terms in 2024, driven mainly by product innovation across various categories, offering diverse attributes for different types of dogs. At the end of…

Inflation's impact on the performance of premium dog food brands in Chile is multifaceted, affecting both operational costs and consumer purchasing behaviour. As inflation escalates, the cost of importing high-quality ingredients, which are often a…

In 2024 current value sales for dog food in Colombia remain strong but are dramatically slower than in 2023, while volume sales are rising slightly. However, volume sales have been relatively low for much of the review period, largely attributed to…

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

Dog food in Peru is projected to record a modestly improved result in total current value growth terms in 2024, while total volume sales are set to tip back into positive territory following a marginal decline in 2023. This is largely explained by…

In 2022, the government replaced the national programme Precios Cuidados with Precios Justos; an agreement between the government and leading companies to provide lower-price alternatives to consumers. The main difference between Precios Cuidados…

In 2023, Bolivian society again resumed daily life as it was before the pandemic, with people out and about more, as a result. This is expected to result in less drinking milk being consumed at home and this is expected to dampen volume sales,…

As inflation impacted the Brazilian economy, the price of milk experienced a significant increase, leading to up to an 80% hike. This surge in prices put pressure on the disposable incomes of Brazilian consumers, making milk unaffordable for many…

The dairy products and alternatives industry continues to experience significant increases, including rising costs for animal feed, consequently creating a worrying situation for dairy farmers and how they operate. As the expenses associated with…

The cow’s milk segment continues to see significant price increase in 2023 driven by the rising cost of production, including fertiliser and utility prices, distribution and inflation. Milk products have been amongst the most impacted within the…

While current value sales are expected to increase, volume sales are expected to register a marginal fall, as rising prices, as well as lower local production, has an impact. Increased costs for feed, fertilisers and fuel has forced some dairy…