Tobacco

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…

E-vapour products in Costa Rica continued to post robust growth in volume and current value terms in 2023. Buoyant demand was underpinned by the fact that rising health awareness is driving more smokers to migrate from cigarettes and other forms of…

Over the review period, smokeless tobacco, e-vapour products and heated tobacco grew at high velocity, with value sales over 20 times higher in 2023 compared to the start of the review period. Outstanding sales of e-vapour products, namely closed…

E-vapour products have become extremely popular in Chile, finding a solid consumer base amongst people in their 20s and 30s. Small specialist stores and informal online sellers have taken advantage of this trend, promoting an important increase in…

E-vapour products saw a marked rise in retail value sales in Ecuador in 2023. E-vapour products was a category that was subject to very low levels of control by the authorities during the review period. However, as it has gained space within the…

The e-vapour products market in the Dominican Republic recorded strong growth in 2023 thanks to the wide acceptance that these products are enjoying. They are attracting consumers of cigarettes and small cigars who perceive these products to be less…

Within e-vapour products in Guatemala, e-cigarettes continue to be very popular among consumers. These products are easily accessible, affordable, and are widely distributed throughout the country. In addition to being readily available throughout…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…