Mexico

Home laundry appliances in Mexico is another category that has continued to post a robust performance due to the sustained trend of hybrid or fully remote working. The resulting consumer behaviour has inclined towards enhancing domestic efficiency,…

In Mexico in 2023 the market for food preparation appliances is seeing continued growth, having shown resilience through the changes in lifestyle brought on by the pandemic. Despite a return to pre-pandemic activities, the home cooking and baking…

In Mexico, dishwashers have historically been niche products, with a relatively low household penetration rate. Local consumers have traditionally shown little interest in dishwashers, constrained by economics but also often remaining unconvinced by…

Mexico's consumer appliances sector has encountered significant challenges in 2023, though has managed to register positive growth overall in terms of volume sales. Yoelle Rojas, director of the Nuevo León Electrical Appliances Cluster (Clelac),…

Towards the end of the review period the supply air treatment products in Mexico was impacted by a lack of semiconductors, which had a particularly big impact on split air conditioners. In the wake of these shortages that challenged supply chains…

This analysis explores the trends in the business services industry, assessing its performance in major global economies. It covers essential data such as production metrics, market size, import and export figures, industry expenses, profitability…

This briefing examines how the textile and leather products industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of textile and leather products output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports,…

Tea in Mexico has maintained the image of being a natural and healthy product for years, and this was reinforced in recent years by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Industry: Food and Nutrition survey in…

In 2023, other hot drinks is set to experience slower growth than in 2022 in both retail current value and volume terms. However, growth is still expected, and it has been a very active year in terms of innovations, rebranding, and collaborations…

2023 has been a year full of launches in hot drinks, driven by the changing lifestyles of Mexican consumers in the post-COVID-19 period. Amongst the brands to see the most innovation has been Nestlé’s Nescafé, with releases of products for making…

In 2022, Mexico witnessed amongst the most significant price increases for coffee in recent years. Alongside an annual inflation rate of 7.82%, the highest in recent years, the country faced the challenge of poor harvests in countries such as Brazil…

In 2023, the release of the Barbie film in the middle of the year had an astounding impact on womenswear, giving rise to the “Barbiecore” trend, whereby enthusiasts sought to emulate the iconic dolls’ outfits and colour palettes. This trend endured…

Recycling and reducing plastic and water use is well-established in Mexico, with 40% of consumers being Zero Wasters, half of whom are willing to pay more for sustainable food, beverages and apparel. As such, implementing the recycled claims would be…

In 2022, buoyed by post-pandemic recovery optimism, sportswear giants such as adidas and Nike significantly ramped up their import volumes. However, by 2023, the import volumes for these two brands were seeing a sharp decline, especially when…

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…

Jeans is set to experience near statis in volume sales in Mexico in 2023, following a pronounced rebound during 2021 and 2022, when post-pandemic trends favoured more casual styles, particularly for workplace attire. In anticipation of a full return…

After the post-pandemic years, a shift back towards more formal attire in the workplace has been emerging in 2023, despite the persistence of hybrid work models. While many employees continue to work remotely for part of the week, the days spent in…

The year 2023 has marked a period of robust value growth for Mexican companies, yet the national footwear industry faces critical economic challenges that threaten its progress. A key concern is labour shortages, as the younger workforce is exploring…

Films targeted towards children, or those featuring iconic childhood characters, significantly influence childrenswear trends. Licensing has always been essential to boost sales in this category, especially with the regular release of children’s…

In 2023, categories within apparel and footwear in Mexico are set to experience diverse trajectories in terms of current value growth. While the overall trend is expected to be positive, apparel accessories is anticipated to continue to see a…

In the evolving world of fashion, current trends indicate a notable shift away from apparel accessories, underscoring a preference for a more casual and minimalistic aesthetic. Modern dress styles increasingly favour elements such as jewellery,…

The briefing examines how the pulp commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on pulp price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity-consuming…

This briefing provides insight into the Sustainable Manufacturing trend, exploring the manufacturing sectors with the greatest environmental impact, solutions to improve the sustainability of the manufacturing sector, and potential hurdles that…

This megatrend report highlights long-term trends resulting from shifts in consumer values and behaviors. It provides a summary of Euromonitor International’s 10 megatrends and insights as to how each trend has manifested in Mexico.

Several trends have emerged since the pandemic in Mexico and continue to shape consumers’ daily lives. According to Euromonitor International's Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey 2023, 55% of consumers seek products with healthy ingredients in…

Store cards demonstrated sustained growth in transaction values even during the pandemic. According to the 2018 National Financial Inclusion Survey (ENIF) conducted by the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV), 61.5% (15.1 million) of…

Health and wellness trends have been on the rise in Mexico since the pandemic. According to Euromonitor International's Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey 2023, 55% of consumers are looking for products with healthy ingredients in their food…

Pre-paid cards is a form of payment, whether in physical or digital format, that closely resembles conventional debit and credit cards. In 2023, pre-paid cards is set to experience a positive performance, largely thanks to the rise of e-commerce, and…

Health and wellness trends have been on the rise since the pandemic in Mexico. According to Euromonitor International's Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey 2023, 55% of consumers actively seek products containing healthy ingredients in their…

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,…

Price increases of edible oils in Mexico stemming from widespread inflation seen in 2022 persist; however, these are generally slower in 2023. According to Euromonitor International's Voice of the Industry: Food Survey 2023, 90% of the food industry…

In 2023, debit cards is set to experience robust double-digit growth in volume and value transactions. Moreover, in 2023 it is expected to achieve full recovery, surpassing the performance observed in 2019, in terms of the number of cards in…

The number of credit cards in circulation is set to witness remarkable double-digit growth in 2023, accompanied by even stronger surges in transaction volumes and values when compared with the previous year. These impressive performances not only…

Price increases due to widespread inflation observed in 2022 continue in 2022, albeit at a slower rate. According to Euromonitor International's Voice of the Industry: Food Survey 2023, 90% of the food industry has been impacted by inflation and the…

The consumer lending landscape in Mexico is expected to continue to display growth in both gross lending and the outstanding balance in 2023. 2023 is proving to be particularly favourable for the growth and expansion of fintech companies, which…

Consumer credit is set to show continued consistent robust growth in gross lending in 2023, driven by improving employment and business performance, and wages that continue to recover in the wake of the pandemic. However, growth will encounter…

Charge cards, which is predominantly represented by American Express, is expected to experience a remarkable resurgence in 2023. In this year charge cards is expected to rebound to around the pre-pandemic levels of usage and card issuance. This…

Retail volume sales of staple foods in Mexico continue to rise in 2023, although performances of the categories vary, depending on the level of price increases over the year and affordability. Despite prices trending to normalise with inflation rates…

Although the impact of COVID-19 is waning in Mexico, many consumption habits adopted during the pandemic remain prevalent. While demand for rice, pasta, and noodles through foodservice has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, retail volume sales…

Processed meat, seafood, and alternatives to meat continues to record solid retail volume growth in 2023. However, it must be considered that in 2022, demand was weak due to the negative impact of high inflation. During 2022, local consumers were…

Shelf stable beans is the largest retail volume category in processed fruit and vegetables, because it is primarily a key ingredient in traditional Mexican cuisine. Consumption per capita of shelf stable beans in Mexico is among the highest in Latin…

Retail volume sales of breakfast cereals in Mexico are continuing to gradually increase in 2023. However, the performance varies significantly among the different types. Children's breakfast cereals leads the expansion in 2023, driven by the…

Tortillas (flat bread) is the most popular and affordable format of baked goods in Mexico, and often considered a staple in most local households. In 2022, flat bread registered a strong increase in average unit price, due in part to the impact of…

This report provides insights into product innovation in Mexico, analysing data from Euromonitor International’s Innovation Platform. The report covers the food and beverage category, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand launch activity.

This report provides insights into product innovation in Mexico, analysing data from Euromonitor International’s Innovation Platform. The report covers the beauty, health and home categories, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand launch…

While sales of meat free staple foods remained negligible in Mexico in 2022, various brands of plant-based meat alternatives are becoming more visible on retail shelves. Previously, these products were available almost exclusively via specialist…

The review period saw the introduction of new regulations relating to the labelling of packaged food and soft drinks that promote greater transparency in terms of the nutritional content of these products. Regulation NOM-173, which entered into force…

Within the broader context, snacks is a dynamic category with almost constant new product launches and growth fuelled by innovation. However, snacks are rarely, if ever, seen as essential products and this means that most consumers are willing to…

By 2022, the additional attention that health and wellness hot drinks had attracted at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning to fade as local consumers were returning to their pre-pandemic lifestyles, spending habits and daily routines. In…

2022 saw numerous leading dairy companies launch new products focusing on specific product claims related to health and wellness, most of which address specific nutrition concerns. Protein content is particularly prominent among the health and…