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...
Whiskies experienced rapid total volume growth in Brazil in 2022, even amidst the challenging macroeconomic conditions and the income constraints of Brazilian consumers. The whiskies renaissance in Brazil can be attributed to various trends,…
Spirits in Chile returned to slight total volume growth in 2023, with increases for both channels. Despite seeing a minimal total volume decline in 2023, pisco, a beloved spirit deeply ingrained in Chilean culture, has demonstrated remarkable…
Spirits faced a challenging year in 2023 due to the complex macroeconomic environment, high inflation rates and low economic growth in Colombia. Consumers traded down between categories and brands due to lower purchasing power. Although the total…
Spirits registered very healthy double-digit volume growth in 2022. Part of the reason for the positive performance was increased socialising, as society fully opened up post pandemic lockdowns. The return of foreign tourists also contributed to the…
While spirits continued to be a popular alcoholic drink in the Dominican Republic in 2023, it registered a significant drop in volume sales. With the economy spluttering and prices also rising, consumers cut down on consumption of spirits, as prices…
The spirits category has been greatly affected by the increase in ICE tax (Special Consumption Tax) for alcoholic beverages, which is a tax levied on each litre of pure alcohol. Since the spirits category has the highest levels of alcohol, it has…
In spite of continuing price rises, spirits in Guatemala registered moderate volume growth in 2023. One reason being that consumers of spirits are generally less price sensitive than beer consumers. Tequila (mezcal) was the best performer in terms of…
Due to a reduction in celebrations and social gatherings, and the impact of inflation, spirits in Mexico showed a slight decrease in total volume terms in 2023, with on-trade sales seeing little movement, and off-trade sales declining. The national…
Peru’s government announced in the second half of 2023 that the country had entered an economic recession. This was a result of high inflation, the lingering effects of the pandemic, the strikes and protests following the replacement of former…
In 2023, spirits in Uruguay was negatively impacted due to the economic situation in Argentina, which resulted in a decrease in local volume sales. The favourable dollar exchange rate in Argentina made the country highly affordable for Uruguayan…
The new labelling law enacted in September 2022 requires that companies in packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages must use packaging labels to highlight high levels of sugar, fat or salt in their products. As a consequence, it is estimated that…
Sports drinks continues to grow from strength to strength and in 2023 is expected to register double-digit volume growth. One factor driving this healthy growth is an expanding consumer base. Not only are sports drinks consumed by athletes looking to…
Sports drinks was historically a category which saw little innovation, and was neglected by consumers, who searched for hydration via coconut water, which is plentiful in Brazil, or water. However, since 2021 the category has seen surprisingly…
Sports drinks has witnessed an impressive performance over much of the review period, with off-trade volume sales recording double-digit growth in 2021 and 2022. While volume sales in 2023 have marginally declined, overall demand remains…
Sports drinks are one of the soft drinks categories consumed on-the-go, typically after workouts at the gym, public fitness events like marathons or fun runs, or with organised sports. Aligning with the growing trend of healthcare and wellness, the…
In the post-pandemic era, Costa Ricans have resumed sports and exercise regimes, including group activities and competitions. Sports drinks has benefited from this return to normalcy as consumers use them to fuel during sports and/or refuel after…
Sports drinks has seen strong growth in retail volume terms in 2023, which has been in large part due to the outstanding performance of the Generade brand from Industrias San Miguel del Caribe SA. The brand has energised the category thanks to its…
The increases seen in sales of sports drinks in Ecuador in recent years can be attributed to a confluence of factors that reflect a broader shift towards a more health-conscious and active lifestyle. This multi-dimensional transformation in consumer…
In 2023, Guatemalans were eager to resume activities outside the home. The fear of contagion from the COVID-19 Coronavirus was less relevant for the majority of the population, leading to the return of sports activities and socialising. As a result,…
The aftermath of the pandemic resulted in a notable shift in consumer preferences towards products that emphasise health and wellbeing within various foods and beverages. This change has reverberated across various product categories, notably…