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...
Cheese has been the most dynamic category in dairy in current value and retail volume terms in 2023. The shift from unpackaged to packaged formats is an important driver of this trend, but also the positioning of cheese as an affordable source of…
In 2023, inflationary pressures have had a noticeable impact on the price of butter and spreads. This has encouraged some consumers to shift towards lower priced options such as cooking oils which resulted in a slowdown in the growth of butter and…
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…
Argentina’s automotive industry struggles with limited imports and local manufacturing resulting from the pandemic, while local prices rise as high inflation rates and exchange rates against the US dollar have persistently affected the socioeconomic…
Considerable state involvement hinders economic freedom in Bolivia, whilst government finances remain weak and a threat to stability. Although inflation has been controlled effectively, through subsidies and solid food production, the economy is…
Chile is anticipated to record expansion of consumer income through to 2040, maintaining its leading position in the region in terms of average gross annual income. The middle class is projected to expand over the forecast period and will remain…
Monterrey and Mexico City emerge as Mexico's most economically dynamic cities, with Puebla displaying the greatest potential for future economic expansion. Nevertheless, Mexican cities will grapple with persistent challenges. In the short term, these…
In 2022, construction grappled with rising interest rates and living costs, affecting residential, industrial and commercial sectors. Government commitments to infrastructure drove demand. Despite cost surges, solid demand allowed passing expenses to…
Antofagasta and Iquique emerge as Chile's most economically dynamic cities, with Antofagasta displaying the greatest promise for future economic expansion. Nevertheless, Chilean cities will face persistent challenges. In the short term, these…
Buenos Aires and Rosario stand out as Argentina's most economically dynamic cities. Meanwhile, La Plata shows the greatest promise for future economic expansion. Nevertheless, cities in the country will face ongoing hurdles. In the short term, these…
The global agriculture industry recorded moderate positive growth in 2022, mainly driven by high commodity prices and global food inflation. Climate change, natural disasters, rising labour shortages, geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism and…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Puerto Rico covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
With ongoing disruptions in global supply chains, the impact of rising prices in the Brazilian dairy production chain echoed through virtually all dairy derivatives in 2022, including yoghurt, albeit at a much slower rate than seen in 2021.…
In 2021, Brazil had a thriving foodtech industry, with 1,125 active companies. Amongst them, approximately 332 were dedicated to producing nutrition products, and a significant proportion of these were believed to be focused on developing plant-based…
With the ongoing disruptions in the global supply chain, the impact of rising prices on the Brazilian dairy production chain echoed through virtually all dairy categories in 2022, albeit at a much slower rate than seen in 2021. Production costs in…
As inflation impacted the Brazilian economy, the price of milk experienced a significant increase, leading to up to an 80% hike. This surge in prices put pressure on the disposable incomes of Brazilian consumers, making milk unaffordable for many…
The Brazilian dairy industry has experienced a challenging scenario in recent years, marked by concerns over the exit of medium and small dairy producers, and a decline in the dairy cattle population. This trend is primarily driven by the absence of…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Uruguay covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
Amongst the key categories within dairy, cheese stands out as one of the primary products derived from pure milk. Given its significance in the dairy chain, this category has been one of the most affected by significant structural changes imposed on…
The Brazilian dairy industry has historically had negative results in its balance of trade. The country’s dairy production has not been sufficient to supply all its needs in terms of dairy products. In the past year, for some categories it has been…