Mexico

Dishwashing maintained retail volume and current value growth in 2023, with rises seen for both hand dishwashing, and all categories within automatic dishwashing. While pandemic-related restrictions on movement had been lifted, the continued…

In Mexico, dishwashers have historically been niche products, with a relatively low household penetration rate. Local consumers have traditionally shown little interest in dishwashers, constrained by economics but also often remaining unconvinced by…

In 2023, discounters saw growth in Mexico in current value terms; albeit at a slower pace compared with the previous year. During 2022, with inflation putting a strain on wallets, households became more price-conscious as their disposable incomes…

In 2023, direct selling achieved positive current value growth for a third consecutive year in Mexico; far exceeding the pre-pandemic level of sales. Despite this strong sales performance, the number of direct selling agents contracted again in 2023,…

Consumer mobility is evolving as urbanisation, sustainability and growing technological savviness are driving demand for travel supported by dynamic payment solutions. Euromonitor International introduces the Digital Payments in Mobility Index to…

While Latin America’s digital landscape is less well developed than other regions globally, most measures continue to improve, with Coronavirus (COVID-19) also having served to drive the digital landscape development in 2020. With locked-down…

Technological advances are creating unprecedented change across consumer-facing industries. The Digital Consumer Survey, fielded in March and April, offers insight into the pace and depth of this evolution, tracking consumer behaviour, attitudes,…

Over 2023, the Ministry of Tourism anticipates a return to pre-pandemic tourism levels, signalling an increase in foreign visitors to Mexico. However, this upsurge also implies a likelihood of tourists experiencing gastric issues, often resulting in…

Following the emergence of the pandemic in 2020 and into the following year, dietary supplements experienced robust growth, fuelled by consumers' desire to boost their immune systems and overall health. However, consumer interests shifted during…

While sales of dermatologicals continue to grow in 2023, reflecting a recovery from pandemic-related disruptions. demand is stabilising. Mexicans are no longer facing increased risks to their skin compared to the previous year, and some…

Although many employees started returning to the workplace in 2021, many organisations opted to maintain remote working formats for strategic reasons of cost savings and health protection. However, as infection rates declined and regulators relaxed…

Traditionally, brands have focused their marketing on TV spots that emphasise the ability of their deodorants to keep consumers fresh, while also helping to make them more attractive. For example, Axe is a brand that has found success by focusing on…

In 2023, debit cards is set to experience robust double-digit growth in volume and value transactions. Moreover, in 2023 it is expected to achieve full recovery, surpassing the performance observed in 2019, in terms of the number of cards in…

In 2023 consumers have remained cautious with their spending due to prevailing economic uncertainty. This has resulted in households prioritising essential products and limiting their consumption of non-essentials. Many dairy products are perceived…

Rigid plastic is the main packaging format used for dairy products in Mexico, accounting for more than half of the unit volumes used in this category. Rigid plastic has also been gaining unit volume share in recent years, including 2023. Rigid…

The number of credit cards in circulation is set to witness remarkable double-digit growth in 2023, accompanied by even stronger surges in transaction volumes and values when compared with the previous year. These impressive performances not only…

In early 2023, a sixth wave of COVID-19 coincided with an upsurge in cases of the common cold and influenza, creating a "tripledemic" felt across Mexico, the US, and Central American countries, with Mexico experiencing a milder impact. This scenario…