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...
The challenging economic landscape in Argentina during 2023 was characterised by a combination of negative GDP growth and soaring inflation rates, reaching triple digits for the first time in over three decades. These macroeconomic challenges were…
In 2023, tissue and hygiene sales in Bolivia recorded higher-than-normal value growth. This was largely driven by price increases, as inflationary pressures were still largely felt in the country. During the year, Bolivia faced significant economic…
In recent years, Brazil witnessed a significant transformation in its tissue and hygiene industry, solidifying its position as a major player in the global market. With remarkable growth in revenue and volume sales in some categories, the industry in…
In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Chile faced slower value growth compared to the more positive outcomes of 2022, primarily driven by categories such as retail adult incontinence, menstrual care, and wipes. The industry's performance in 2023 was…
In 2023, tissue and hygiene products in Colombia continued to face price hikes above the inflation rate. While high prices led to positive retail value growth, this placed pressure on retail volume sales. Economic uncertainty affected consumers'…
In 2023, retail value growth was positive for tissue and hygiene in Costa Rica, with inflation and rising price points driving results. In 2022, Costa Rica experienced the highest inflation in over a decade, marking a significant economic shift. This…
In 2023, tissue and hygiene in the Dominican Republic continued to record positive retail value growth. However, value growth was driven by rising retail prices, although price lifts were slower in 2023 than the previous year. The international…
In 2023, Ecuador's tissue and hygiene landscape recorded flat rate retail value growth. Following the economic downturn experienced during COVID-19, Ecuador has showcased growth in its GDP, with Ecuador's GDP steadily increasing in 2023 to reach a 2%…
Inflationary pressures and raw material shortages impacted the retail prices of tissue and hygiene in 2023, though to a lesser extent than in 2022. Lower purchasing power forced consumers to reduce their spending and seek out local brands and private…
Tissue and hygiene in Guatemala registered healthy current value growth, though constant value and volume growth was more moderate, as inflation still continued to be an issue, though price rises eased. As such, consumers were price sensitive and…
The high inflationary context in 2023 stimulated a consumer drive for lower prices or reduced purchasing frequency, while the return of schoolchildren to the classroom reduced usage of tissue products at home such as toilet paper and paper towels.…
While 2022 marked the end of the transition back to normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 witnessed a return to full normalcy, bolstered by favourable macroeconomic conditions which spurred growth in the tissue and hygiene industry in…
Supply chain challenges and higher global cellulose raw material prices led to higher average retail prices for tissue and hygiene products in 2023. Despite inflation, the reopening of society favoured products that offer convenience as lifestyles…
Tissue and hygiene sales in 2023 were mainly characterised by the normalisation of society with consumers returning to their places of work and education and the resumption of pre-pandemic habits. Categories related to consumption at home, such as…
In 2023, the tissue and hygiene landscape in Peru registered positive retail value growth, while retail volume results were challenged by ongoing inflation. The increase in the prices of supplies, packaging and transportation has been a key challenge…
Tissue and hygiene sales in Uruguay were dampened by the growing issue of small-scale smuggling from Argentina. Swathes of consumers have been crossing into Argentina to buy cheaper goods. The gap between the official exchange rate and the informal…
The Argentine economy faced significant challenges in 2023, entering a recession with a GDP contraction and a notable decline in December compared to December 2022. Inflation surged, severely impacting the tobacco industry. Although official…
In 2023, tobacco in Bolivia recorded one of its most challenging periods in recent times, primarily due to a notable growth in the availability of illegal cigarette brands. Until a few years ago, Bolivia was primarily a transit country for the…
In 2023, cigarettes remained the primary tobacco category in Brazil. The solid retail volume growth seen by cigarettes in 2023 was mainly indicative of the dynamics surrounding illicit trade, rather than a strong increase in demand for tobacco…
The tobacco industry in Chile experienced a positive performance in 2023, although the largest category of cigarettes experienced another drop in demand. This fall in volumes was significantly influenced by the growing challenge of tobacco products…