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Diego Borjas

Research Analyst

Santiago

English, Spanish, Castilian, Portuguese

Diego manages an international team of research analysts that cover drinks and tobacco industries in Latin America, and he is responsible for Euromonitor’s relationship with some of the most important companies in the region. He has a deep understanding of corporate activity and consumer trends, and he specialises in identifying opportunities and challenges that companies should consider in order to maintain a competitive advantage.

Diego's specific areas of expertise include the soft drinks, hot drinks, alcoholic drinks, tobacco and cannabis industries in Latin America. Diego started working in research at Euromonitor in 2021, bringing with him a diverse knowledge background, having worked previously in the luxury hospitality and travel industry for almost a decade.

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The Rise of Chinese Beverage Brands in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia remains an attractive region for Chinese beverage companies to expand and grow their global footprint. Following the footsteps of Chinese coffee and tea shops like Luckin and Chagee, beverage players like Eastroc Beverages and Nongfu Spring are expanding into Southeast Asia, becoming global beverage brands. Retail value sales of soft drinks in Southeast Asia will record a 3% CAGR over 2025-2030, hitting USD29.7 billion in 2030.

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Asia Pacific Insight Manager: Beverages