Mexico

Air care recorded retail volume growth in 2023, albeit at a slower pace than for several years. The largest category, spray/aerosol air fresheners, saw a healthy performance, due to the affordability and ease of use of these products. This popular…

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…

The Mexican travel industry has demonstrated a remarkable resurgence, including airlines, with regional routes and connectivity playing a crucial part in recovery and growth. A significant topic of discussion within the industry revolves around the…

The Mexican economy registered growth of just over 3% throughout 2023 in real terms and with seasonally adjusted figures, according to information from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi). Although this was the second…

In 2022, metal beverage cans continued to increase their pack type share in alcoholic drinks in Mexico. This is because metal beverage cans are lightweight and easy to handle, making them convenient for on-the-go consumption. They are portable and…

In late 2022 and into early 2023, a convergence of COVID-19, seasonal flu, and heightened influenza cases created what the media termed a "tripledemic," impacting Mexico, the US, and Central American nations. While Mexico did not experience the same…

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,…

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…

Apparel and footwear specialists registered the worst performance within non-grocery retailers in Mexico in 2023, with a contraction in current value terms, even though the number of outlets continued to rise. With consumers becoming more cautious,…

In 2023, appliances and electronics specialists in Mexico registered a positive growth rate in current value terms for a third consecutive year. Despite the end of pandemic, and with many workers still working on an hybrid basis, the demand for…

In 2022, away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene in Mexico saw a positive performance as various establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, schools, and recreational venues, began to reopen, or operated at increased capacity. This recovery trend…

Wet wipes, face masks, and sanitisers were seen as indispensable items by many consumers for a safe return to old pre-pandemic activities, with this supporting sales of baby wipes in 2022. With the relaxation of confinement rules and the decline in…

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…

With Mexican parents having largely returned to offices and their former busy lifestyles in the post-pandemic period, demand for baby food has benefited as a convenient and time-saving way to ensure that their children’s nutritional needs are being…

Bags and luggage is set to exhibit robust double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023, which can be attributed primarily to the positive influence of widespread vaccination in Mexico, and the official cessation of the state of emergency for…

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…

Bar soap still remains the best-selling product in bath and shower in Mexico, but the convenience offered by liquid formats is becoming increasingly attractive to Mexicans. While liquid soap was already gaining ground over bar soap, the growing…

For the most part, beauty and personal care saw further signs of a post-pandemic recovery in demand and sales in 2022. Nonetheless, not all categories enjoyed growth in 2022, with those products linked to the pandemic seeing a drop off in demand as…

The overall hair care category was recording positive growth in its packaging unit volumes in 2022, which was positively impacting its main pack types like HDPE bottles, folding cartons and other plastic bottles. Although HDPE bottles continued to be…

Beer in Mexico showed a total volume decline in 2023, as consumption normalised after a rebound to growth during the previous year. On-trade consumption declined slightly, as social gatherings and dining-out decreased compared with previous years,…