Latin America

2023 has witnessed another marginal rebound in personal cash usage in Chile, despite a further decline in the overall value of this payment type. Cash usage tends to be higher among individuals over 60 years of age, those from lower socio-economic…

The use of debit cards continues to grow strongly in Colombia, supported by increased online purchases and cautious consumer behaviour. While credit card issuance remains stagnant, pre-paid cards, particularly closed loop transportation cards, are…

Ongoing trends continued to be seen in 2023, with the use of cash declining and the digital transformation of financial cards and payments markets in the region a major theme in Latin America. Be it the Pix instant payments system in Brazil or the…

Financial cards and payments in Mexico in 2023 has been marked by growth, and adaptation to consumer needs. Post-pandemic economic recovery has been playing a pivotal role in boosting card usage and transaction volumes and values. This recovery,…

Financial cards and payments have indeed witnessed substantial growth in 2023. However, this growth has seen a notable slowdown due to consumers adopting a more cautious approach to spending. Factors contributing to this caution include the sluggish…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by more than 100% to total ARS14 billion in 2023, with demand boosted by the growing consumer appetite for experiences and enjoyment during the post-pandemic era. Entertaining and socialising with…

Although growth in current value terms slowed significantly in fine wines/champagne and spirits in Brazil in 2023, and even slipped into decline in volume and real value terms (at constant 2023 prices), this followed two years of very dynamic growth,…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 15% to total MXN10.2 billion in 2023, boosted by consumers’ desire to enjoy themselves after the pandemic. Enjoying a drink with a meal at home or when relaxing remains a key pastime for many…

Fish and seafood consumption has been expanding due to investments in production capacity and techniques. This has resulted in productivity gains in the country's major farms. Tilapia stands out among farmed fish, gaining prominence on Brazilian…

Foodservice sales of fish and seafood continued to see a steady recovery in 2023 backed by the end of the pandemic and an increase in inbound and domestic tourism. Consumers also returned to more out-of-home activities, including returning to the…

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has dramatically altered consumer shopping behaviour. Using the Digital Consumer Survey, which was fielded in March and April during the height of mandated lockdowns, this report explores consumer sentiment with…

In 2023, the sales volume of food preparation appliances once again witnessed an increase, marking the fourth consecutive year of positive performance in the product area. All categories, including blenders, food processors, juice extractors, and…

Demand for food preparation appliances has marginally improved in 2023 compared to the previous year, strongly influenced by the performances of blenders and mixers. On the other hand, centrifugal juicers and other preparation appliances continue to…

Despite a marginal drop in sales in 2022, food preparation appliances in Chile remains a highly popular category with local consumers and has returned to growth in 2023. Still spending considerable time at home due to hybrid/remote working measures,…