Mexico

Economic pressures have continued to impact demand for spectacles in 2024 with many Mexican families seeking to prioritise essentials while searching for more affordable eyewear solutions. Subsequently, brands and retailers are placing a greater…

PET bottles continued to be the main pack type in soft drinks in Mexico in 2023. This can be attributed to the importance of carbonates and bottled water in Mexican soft drinks, as PET bottles are the main pack type in these two categories, which are…

In 2023, local consumers remained cautious with their spending as they prepared to cope with economic uncertainty. Spending wisely meant that they prioritised essential products and limited their consumption of non-essentials. Off-trade volume sales…

In 2024, still relatively high inflation is playing a key role in snacks in Mexico. As input costs rise and crops are adversely affected by climate change, for example in the case of cocoa, companies are developing strategies to maintain their volume…

Heated tobacco products are still relatively new to the market with Philip Morris behind the arrival and expansion of the category in Mexico. Heated tobacco products are attracting interest due to the reduced harm claims compared to conventional…

In 2023, small local grocers saw only moderate current value growth in Mexico, and in fact during the review period overall, the channel experienced the worst value performance amongst grocery retailers, seeing a value decline. The expansion of…

Home cooking remains popular in Mexico, despite the return to normalcy post-pandemic. The trend was reinforced during the height of the pandemic and in 2022 when remote working and home schooling remained prevalent but has persisted throughout 2023,…

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…

Skin care continued to see dynamic growth in current value terms in 2022, continuing on from the strong performance seen in 2021. Sales of skin care were strongly favoured by growing trends towards self-care and wellness, paired with an increased…

Savoury snacks in Mexico is projected to register moderate retail volume and strong retail current value growth over 2024. As in other snacks categories, a still high inflation rate has forced consumers to prioritise and redistribute their…