Latin America

Energy drinks continues to show a steep increase in volume sales in 2023, being a relatively immature category reflected in a lower per capita consumption than is seen in other Latin American countries. Off-trade volume sales are driven by daily…

Energy drinks continue their upward trajectory in 2023 and are expected to register healthy volume growth, supported by continuing population growth. In addition, frequent product launches, the influx of new brands and also price stability drive…

Energy drinks is set to maintain dynamic off-trade volume growth in 2023. Red Bull and Monster Energy both have ample distribution across Brazil, which is expected to maintain their positions as the two biggest brands in energy drinks in off-trade…

Energy drinks has emerged as one of the most dynamic categories in Chilean soft drinks in recent years. With astounding growth over the review period, the category has gained a strong following, not only in the off-trade channel but also via…

The demand for energy drinks experienced marginal growth in 2023, building on the progress made in 2020 and driven by increasing consumption occasions. Volume and value sales are growing in both off-trade and on-trade channels, albeit at a slower…

As Costa Rica confronted some of the highest inflation registered in decades, the energy drinks category saw a notable increase in unit prices. Nevertheless, energy drinks has managed to see a solid performance overall. Penetration of energy drinks…

Energy drinks has continued to see strong growth in retail volume terms in 2023 with consumers returning to their pre-pandemic purchasing behaviour. Meanwhile, energy drinks has also seen dynamic double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023,…

The significant surge that has been seen in the consumption of energy drinks in Ecuador in recent years can be attributed largely to the substantial rise in sales of energy drinks offered in PET packaging, a trend spearheaded by the two prominent…

Retail volumes of energy drinks continue to show sustained growth in Guatemala. The product is increasingly associated as a source of energy for workers who perform physical activities, such as construction workers, farmers, or workers on night or…

Despite budget limitations stemming from high inflation, sales of energy drinks sustained a positive trajectory in 2023. This resilience can be attributed to Mexicans' perception of these beverages as a convenient source for a quick energy boost, and…

Following a challenging period during the pandemic that led to the suspension of events and gatherings, resulting in people staying at home, the lifting of restrictions in 2022 significantly impacted sales of energy drinks. As social activities…

Energy drinks continued its strong growth trajectory in retail volume sales, driven by habitual consumption patterns among consumers. Montevideo Refrescos SA's Monster brand, catering to a younger demographic inclined towards extreme sports and…

Despite macroeconomic adversity on a global scale, tourist demand was on the rise in 2023 as growing numbers of foreign visitors decided to take their holidays in Argentina. This represents an improvement on 2021 and 2022, when travel restrictions…

Tourist visitor levels in Brazil were continuing to recover in 2023, despite global macroeconomic pressures such as high inflation and the rapid escalation of living costs. There were 5.5 million inbound arrivals in Brazil in 2023, up from 3.6…

The Mexican market is seeing a consumer shift towards spending on more rewarding experiential activities than on material goods. Due to this, value sales of experiential luxury grew by 16% to total MXN121.8 billion in 2023, boosted by a return to…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…