Latin America

Stability and less corruption than peers are cornerstones of Uruguay’s political environment, whilst economic freedom is one of the best regionally. Drought will weigh on short-term economic development, owing to high dependence on agriculture, but…

The US Virgin Islands has a good regulatory environment, which fosters business development. However, a lack of representation in the US is creating frustration amongst islanders. The economy is heavily dependent on tourism and post-pandemic recovery…

Although Venezuela is repressed for economic freedom and suffers from endemic corruption, possibilities of restructuring its significant debt pile have emerged. The economy remains massively reliant on oil and is slowing, whilst hyperinflation…

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…

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 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…

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…

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 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…

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 products in Brazil is set to experience continued retail current value growth in 2024, fuelled primarily by innovative product offerings catering to diverse consumer needs across various categories. Signs of recovery have been seen in the…

The expansion of private label within cat litter in Chile can be attributed to several key factors that collectively enhance its appeal and competitive positioning. Firstly, the rising cost of living and economic uncertainty have made price a…

Within pet products in Colombia in 2024, cat litter is highly diverse segment with numerous brands offering various types of litter to cater to the preferences and needs of cat owners. The positive performance of cat litter is mainly driven by…

Sales of pet products in Mexico, driven by cat litter, continue to increase strongly. The cat population is on the rise in Mexico, especially in large cities where space and time constraints make cats an attractive pet choice. Additionally,…

Total current value sales growth for pet products in Peru in 2024 is expected to be down slightly on 2023. This is mainly because the rate at which unit prices are rising has slowed in line with a reduction in inflationary pressures. Together with a…

Other plant-based milk registered a decline in retail volume terms in 2022, which is set to continue in 2023, with economic hardship leading many consumers to reorganise their budgets. This negatively impacts other plant-based milk products, with an…

While value sales are still low, soy drinks are expected to register healthy current value and moderate volume growth. Local dairy companies now offer soy drinks and this has greatly increased distribution, both in supermarkets and also local…

In 2021, Brazil had a thriving foodtech industry, with 1,125 active companies. Amongst them, approximately 332 were dedicated to producing nutrition products, and a significant proportion of these were believed to be focused on developing plant-based…

Plant-based milk in Chile has been able to position itself in a widely competitive market. As Chileans adapted their preferences towards these types of products during the pandemic, the consumption of plant-based milk was significantly boosted.…

Consumers have moved away from soy drinks and towards tastier plant-based milk based on almonds, oats, rice and coconut or blends, even though both segments are considered a niche, with a strong price barrier to overcome. Plant-based dairy has also…