Guatemala

Much like cheese, yoghurt and sour milk products is expected to record robust growth in current value terms in 2021, albeit at a slower rate than that seen in 2020. Retail volume growth is also likely to be slower as foodservice recovers some sales…

Although coffee whiteners is expected to see the most dynamic current value growth in other dairy in 2021, cream will continue to represent the majority of sales in this category. This is because cream is a common ingredient in many traditional…

Much like cheese, drinking milk products is expected to record robust growth in current value terms in 2021, albeit at a slower rate than that seen in 2020. Retail volume growth is also likely to be slower as foodservice recovers some sales lost…

Cheese is expected to record robust growth in current value terms in 2021, albeit at a slower rate than that seen in 2020. Retail volume growth is also likely to be slower as foodservice recovers some sales lost during lockdown when horeca…

Cooking increased in practice in Guatemalan homes during the pandemic, and lockdown and restrictions on restaurants supported this trend. As a result, butter, margarine and cooking fats performed well and are expected to continue to do so in 2021,…

As local parents and families stayed at home more often at the start of the pandemic, they tended to prepare fresh meals from scratch. Breastfeeding also increased as mothers prioritised immunity and sought to economise. As Guatemala grapples with…

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The briefing examines how Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports,…

Spirits sales took a battering from Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020, particularly in the on-trade, where closures and restrictions placed a dampener on this channel’s performance. While Latin American countries tended to see better performances in the…

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…

Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks is set to see stronger current value and retail volume growth in 2021 than was seen in 2020. The category was minimally impacted by the pandemic, and although some products that are closely bound to school…

Sugar confectionery experienced some retail volume contraction during 2020 as an effect of COVID-19 social gathering restrictions, with these restrictions likely to moderate recovery in 2021. Indeed, sugar confectionery is closely bound to infant…

While snacks in Guatemala was not severely affected by the spread of the pandemic in 2020, some changes have been ignited that continue to impact performance in 2021. Notably, some subcategories experienced lowered demand during the pandemic due to a…

Following the positive sales trend from 2020, savoury snacks is set to enjoy even stronger growth in 2021. Even though demand for savoury snacks initially contracted during the first outbreak of COVID-19, increased levels of at-home consumption in…

After a challenging 2020 where total volume sales declined, ice cream and frozen dessert is on track to start recovery in 2021. During the pandemic, restrictions changed consumers’ purchasing patterns. For instance, demand for take-home ice cream…

Gum is on track to see some recovery in 2021, with moderate current value and retail volume growth anticipated. Indeed, gum was one of the hardest hit snacks in Guatemala in 2020 as the country’s strict lockdown measures dwindled impulse purchase…

Chocolate confectionery is set to post a better performance in Guatemala in 2021 than it did in 2020. Indeed, chocolate confectionery experienced a retail volume decline in 2020. Notably, the decline was tied to subcategories that are typically…

Global shifts in gender, ageing, migration, housing and education are transforming the size, location and general make-up of households around the globe, with diverse implications for governments and companies. Households insights can help identify…

Grocery retailing recorded a sales decline in Latin America in 2020, with most countries seeing worsening performances, including particularly steep declines in Argentina and Peru. Local economies, and therefore many households’ financial…

Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, hygiene became a key priority for consumers in Guatemala due to the risk of COVID-19 infection. This had a positive impact on many easy-to-use products in wipes that have antibacterial or disinfectant…