Peru

The year 2023 witnessed significant growth among soft drinks players, primarily influenced by a notable rise in the country's average temperature. This increase was largely attributed to the onset of El Niño at the year's commencement and in the…

The significantly warmer climate experienced in 2023, attributed to El Niño, has reinvigorated Ready-to-Drink (RTD) tea. This resurgence in consumption, as a favoured hydrating drink, marks a substantial shift from recent years of stagnation. Despite…

RTD coffee in Peru remains relatively niche, with awareness and penetration significantly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the initial launch of new brands like Nescafé Cold Brew in early 2020, accompanied by extensive marketing…

The year 2023 marked a period of growth for juice companies, propelled by a significant rise in average temperatures due to El Niño at the year's onset and in the latter half. These weather patterns led to heightened sensations of heat compared to…

Following a challenging period during the pandemic that led to the suspension of events and gatherings, resulting in people staying at home, the lifting of restrictions in 2022 significantly impacted sales of energy drinks. As social activities…

In 2023, concentrates experienced significant growth due to a notable rise in the country's average temperatures driven by El Niño at the year's onset and later in the year. This heightened heat sensation prompted increased hydration needs and thirst…

The warmer climate of 2023, attributed to El Niño at the year's onset and in the latter half of the year, resulted in a notable surge in soft drinks consumption. This had a significant impact on carbonates, which consumers perceive as one of their…

The year 2023 witnessed a notable surge in average temperatures across the country, attributed to El Niño at the year's onset and in the latter half. This resulted in significantly heightened heat sensations compared to previous years, prompting an…

In the midst of Peru's complex economic landscape, further exacerbated since December 2022 due to social protests and interruptions following the unconstitutional attempt to close the congress by former president Pedro Castillo, coupled with the…

The year 2023 saw a significant rise in average temperatures nationwide, attributed to coastal El Niño and an intensified global El Niño. This surge in heat compelled individuals to prioritise hydration, leading to increased consumption of soft…

Amidst a tumultuous period, 2023 was a challenging year for hot drinks in Peru. The upheaval began with the ousting of President Castillo's government following a failed coup in December 2022. This led to widespread disruptions, prolonged protests,…

The global price of coffee has been rising in recent years due to increased demand, impacting the entire coffee industry. This has been particularly positive for Peruvian producers, as their foreign sales have increased amid record-breaking export…

Peru has been contending with a steady escalation in prices since 2021, a situation exacerbated in 2022 and 2023, affecting a wide array of consumer goods and services. The country's significant reliance on imported products and supplies means that…

Rice, pasta and noodles in Peru has been experiencing significant growth in unit prices, primarily driven by rising manufacturing and distribution costs. Contributing factors include increased commodity prices, notably for wheat due to Russia's…

In Peru, the political and economic instability, coupled with high inflation and reduced employment levels, has fostered the growth of chilled processed red meat. These economic challenges have led consumers to seek more cost-effective alternatives…

Processed fruits and vegetables in Peru is demonstrating a notable trend: unlike other packaged food categories, it has not experienced significant price increases. This relative price stability has helped to slow down the decline in volume sales…

Breakfast cereals in Peru has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, marked by rapid price increases. With inflation rates in this category surpassing the national average, and a rise in poverty levels since the pandemic, Peruvian…

Baked goods remains on its downward trajectory in terms of volume sales in 2023, primarily due to significant price increases and changing weather patterns. Inflation is a major contributor, resulting in bread prices soaring by over 20% in the last…

Chocolate spreads maintained its growth in 2023, in contrast to other categories within sweet spreads, which registered high growth rates during the COVID-19 crisis, but then saw sales fall away as life returned to normal and people started going…

Powders are replacing cubes as the preferred format for stock in Peru. Consumers prefer powders for reasons of practicality, as they are perceived to be easier to use and dissolve. They also come in smaller pack sizes and can be bought in single unit…