Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and ...
Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and market statistics that explore the evolving consumer preferences, market environment and inherent growth potential in individual countries, or briefings that assess key strategic themes...
This briefing examines how the chicken and poultry commodities perform globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply. The report also provides data and analysis on chicken price dynamics and trends in the key meat-consuming industries.
Wound care is set to maintain stable current value growth in Brazil in 2023, but will continue to decline in volume terms. It was previously a prevalent practice amongst Brazilians to maintain a supply of gauze, sticking plasters/adhesive bandages,…
Most categories in wipes witnessed heavy volume declines in 2023, as the issue of small-scale smuggling impacted Uruguay. Wipes were a very popular item to be purchased in Argentina, due to the relatively high unit price and small easy-to-carry…
After a weak performance for several years, weight management and wellbeing is set to see a double-digit surge in current value sales in Brazil in 2023. In general, there has been a significant increase in the price level in this category, especially…
After the significant surge in sales witnessed in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic, vitamins is expected to see more modest rates of volume and current value growth in 2023, although they will exceed the 2022 levels. The favourable performance in…
Tissue and hygiene sales in Uruguay were dampened by the growing issue of small-scale smuggling from Argentina. Swathes of consumers have been crossing into Argentina to buy cheaper goods. The gap between the official exchange rate and the informal…
Sports nutrition is set to be a standout growth category within consumer health in Brazil in 2023, expected to maintain its third consecutive year of over 20% growth in current value terms. The pursuit of a healthier lifestyle is a significant…
Sleep aids is set to maintain dynamic retail volume growth and even stronger current value growth in Brazil in 2023. For many people, especially those in busy cities, getting a full eight hours sleep each night can feel like a luxury. The fast pace…
In 2023, retail tissue in Uruguay witnessed further decline in volume sales, with paper towels and toilet paper both affected. These two segments accounted for almost 90% of all retail tissue sales by value. Small-scale smuggling has negatively…
Retail adult incontinence in Uruguay was subject to an increase in small-scale smuggling, but to a much lesser extent than other tissue and hygiene categories. Typically, the most smuggled products are those sold in a relatively small and…
The population increase in Panama from 2021 to 2040 will be driven by positive natural change, with births outweighing deaths. Improved living standards and the arrival of retired migrants will drive ageing, with the rise of a senior demographic…
Paediatric consumer health is poised for solid growth in current value terms in Brazil in 2023, maintaining a rate of increase similar to that observed in 2022. While in 2022, in-person schooling exposed children to colds and flu, in 2023, another…
NRT smoking cessation aids is set to continue to witness a volume decline in Brazil in 2023, despite the expectation of current value growth, due to increases in prices. Although nicotine patches is one of the most established formats for nicotine…
Retail volume of sales of nappies/diapers/pants in Uruguay fell considerably in 2023, due to the ongoing decline in the country’s birth rate. In addition, small-scale smuggling from Argentina also impacted local retailers’ sales, although the impact…
Menstrual care in Uruguay witnessed a sharp decline in retail volume sales in 2023, with the category contracting for the second consecutive year. Uruguayans are still buying menstrual care products, but many consumers opted to buy these products at…
Herbal/traditional products is set to see double-digit current value growth in Brazil in 2023. Consumers in Brazil continue to robustly support herbal/traditional products, especially when it comes to cough/cold remedies and sleep aids. This enduring…
Eye care is expected to maintain positive momentum in both volume and current value terms in Brazil in 2023. A lasting long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been increased screen time, which has driven demand for eye drops across virtually…
Digestive remedies is set to show double-digit growth in current value terms in Brazil in 2023; a result primarily driven by antacids and diarrhoeal remedies. Together, these two categories account for more than half of value sales of digestive…
Dietary supplements is expected to see solid current value growth in Brazil in 2023, maintaining the trend seen for many years. During the years of the pandemic, consumers predominantly focused on products that strengthened their immune system. While…
Dermatologicals is set to maintain a healthy growth trajectory in current value terms in Brazil in 2023, in line with the increase recorded in 2022, driven mainly by price rises. The pandemic years were marked by a reduction in Brazilians’ purchasing…