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...
In 2023, there was a slowdown in value growth of menstrual care in Chile compared to 2022, accompanied by a decline in volumes across the category except for tampons. This deceleration in value growth can be attributed to the country's economic…
Menstrual care in Colombia recorded double-digit retail value growth in 2023, driven by rising inflation and ongoing price hikes. Although Nosotras remained the leading brand on the landscape, the player lost market share in 2023 as consumers sought…
Menstrual care in Costa Rica recorded double-digit retail value growth in 2023, driven by prices and the essential nature of the products. To aid sales, sanitary pads, tampons and panty liners had a VAT rate of 1% from 1 February 2023, down from the…
In 2023, menstrual care in the Dominican Republic recorded positive retail value and volume growth.
In 2023, the menstrual care landscape in Ecuador showcased a fall in retail value sales while retail volume slowed. A decline in retail value was the result of consumers' increasingly cautious spending behaviour, with political instability and rising…
Menstrual care in Guatemala registered modest constant value and volume growth in 2023, in spite of continuing rising prices. Continuing population growth supported volume growth. That being said, a large proportion of the population still cannot…
Menstrual care saw both retail volume and current value growth in Mexico in 2023. In menstrual care, the aftermath of 2022’s inflation-heightened consumer price sensitivity compelled brands to engage in a promotional arms race within hypermarkets and…
In 2023, menstrual care in Peru recorded positive retail value sales, driven by price increases. While retail volume remained positive, levels were lower than in previous years. The complex economic context, in addition to the low penetration of…
Menstrual care in Uruguay witnessed a sharp decline in retail volume sales in 2023, with the category contracting for the second consecutive year. Uruguayans are still buying menstrual care products, but many consumers opted to buy these products at…
Fashion styles and workplace dress codes for men in Argentina have been becoming more casual for several years. This trend has recently been reinforced by changes brought about by COVID-19, most notably the wider adoption of remote/hybrid work…
In 2023, Brazil found itself at a crossroads of economic recovery and lingering challenges. After grappling with the aftermath of the pandemic, economic perspectives have brightened, and inflation has somewhat stabilised. However, the path to…
Menswear continues to exhibited a notable slowdown in both value and retail volume growth in 2023 compared to 2022. This is in contrast to womenswear, which is demonstrating more robust expansion. Nevertheless, certain product categories such as…
As society has now reopened in the wake of the pandemic and men have returned to their places of work and can once again enjoy social gatherings, items, such as outerwear, have become more necessary than underwear and nightwear. With limited budgets,…
The landscape of men’s fashion has undergone notable changes in response to evolving workplace dynamics. Initially, the pandemic fostered a shift towards hybrid work models, allowing men to embrace less formal attire. The smart-casual style, blending…
Monterrey and Mexico City emerge as Mexico's most economically dynamic cities, with Puebla displaying the greatest potential for future economic expansion. Nevertheless, Mexican cities will grapple with persistent challenges. In the short term, these…
Population growth in Mexico from 2021-2040 will be driven by positive natural change, as net migration continues to decline. Ageing will rise, with 65+ citizens increasingly impacting consumer trends. Rural citizens will continue to move to cities…
Mexican population growth is sustained by substantial immigration flows and natural change levels, resulting in Generation Z and millennials emerging as dominant age groups with increasing influence in consumer market. ICT stands as a critical…
Despite its negative performance in the past decade, microwaves continued to be very popular in Argentina in 2023, maintaining a relatively substantial sales volume. The category's enduring appeal is attributed to consumer awareness and the…