Mexico

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…

Over 2023, portable players is projected to continue to see double-digit retail volume growth and high single-digit retail current value growth. However, there remain significant divergences within the category in terms of retail volume and current…

Polishes recorded another year of modest retail volume growth in 2023, with sales returning to the pre-pandemic level, with more significant current value growth. Volume growth was driven largely by shoe polish, supported by the revival of…

Plant-based dairy in Mexico is mainly represented by plant-based milk products such as oat milk or coconut milk. Demand for alternatives to cow’s milk is being driven by two major trends – health concerns and environmental awareness. Plant-based milk…

High inflation and a rise in the cost of living has put the squeeze on consumers’ disposable income in 2023 with the prices of food and services shooting up. With consumers being faced with more limited budgets this has encouraged them to prioritise…

Sales of pet products in Mexico, driven by cat litter, continue to increase strongly. The cat population is on the rise in Mexico, especially in large cities where space and time constraints make cats an attractive pet choice. Additionally,…

Given the economic situation in Mexico following the pandemic and inflation levels seen in 2022, pet food, especially for dogs, has become polarised. There is a significant group of consumers looking to save money, and opting for more economy brands…

Organised crime continues to negatively impact Mexico, owing to a weak rule of law, which is also beset by pervasive corruption, but government spending is a bright spot in economic freedom. The economy will continue to underperform peers, but…

Personal luxury retail value sales increased by 12% in 2023 to total MXN102.7 billion, with growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as Louis Vuitton México S de RL CV and Grupo Axo SAPI de CV. 2023 value sales growth was boosted by consumers…

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on personal care appliances in Mexico. As consumers worked and studied from home and socialised less, with restrictions on social gatherings like weddings, baptisms, birthday parties and quinceañeras – a…