Mexico

In 2022, sleep aids experienced double-digit value growth, and this trend is continuing into 2023, with even more impressive retail volume growth as well. The catalyst for this growth is undoubtedly the lingering effects of the pandemic, which…

As pandemic-related restrictions have gradually eased in Mexico, the number of local consumers engaging in exercise has witnessed a rapid rebound. According to the latest data from INEGI (Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography), in…

Local consumer interests are shifting in terms of priorities towards pleasure, entertainment, and travel, with a diminishing focus on prevention. Vitamins, once heralded as essential to strengthen the immune system, are now experiencing slower growth…

Direct selling plays a pivotal role in the distribution and marketing of weight management and wellbeing in Mexico, particularly in the crucial category of meal replacement. However, major direct selling players are encountering challenges in…

Following a weaker retail volume decline in 2022 compared to the previous year as Mexicans fully returned to their daily routines, demand for wound care is once again experiencing a notable drop in 2023. Emerging from the pandemic lockdown meant a…

With the health crisis finally being declared over by the WHO in 2023 many companies decided to bring their staff back to the office. While some companies deployed hybrid work arrangements others have brought their staff back into the office full…

In 2023, inflationary pressures have had a noticeable impact on the price of butter and spreads. This has encouraged some consumers to shift towards lower priced options such as cooking oils which resulted in a slowdown in the growth of butter and…

Cheese has been the most dynamic category in dairy in current value and retail volume terms in 2023. The shift from unpackaged to packaged formats is an important driver of this trend, but also the positioning of cheese as an affordable source of…

In 2023 consumers have remained cautious with their spending due to prevailing economic uncertainty. This has resulted in households prioritising essential products and limiting their consumption of non-essentials. Many dairy products are perceived…

The consumption of milk has decreased for the third year in a row in 2023. This is explained, in part, by the evolution of the demographics in the country. The population of children (aged 0 to 14 years old) has been declining consistently and this…