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The economy will improve in 2020. Commencement of oil production and strong gains in gold mining are driving the economy. The government is ramping up infrastructure spending due to the windfall from huge offshore oil reserves. The start of oil ...

Latin America’s economy will fall sharply in 2020 due to the containment measures of dealing with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The region’s consumer expenditure will also fall in 2020. Caribbean economies will lag behind other countries due to their ...

Latin America has great potential for investment, yet still faces severe issues with government instability, widespread corruption and terrorism. The region also has high tax rates deterring potential investment, however, continues improving systems ...

Growth of the global pharmaceuticals and medical equipment industry accelerated in 2018 on the back of strong performance of companies within Asia Pacific and Western Europe. Lucrative Asian markets, surging biologics production, and investment into ...

With over 40% of the region’s volumes, Brazil is the key market for spirits in Latin America. A severe recession in Brazil hampered growth in the region over the review period. This has been countered by other markets, notably Mexico, meaning volumes...

The energy sector is the key provider for many integral sectors in every economy, such as chemical products, utilities, transport, metal products manufacturing, etc. Over the 2017-2030 period, the energy industry is expected to experience stable ...

Most of the major economies in Latin America have faced significant economic and political challenges that have affected consumer spending across product categories, including purchases at grocery retailers. Economic crises in Brazil, Argentina and ...

Local and international community support has allowed renewable energy expansion to gain pace, with even faster growth expected over the period to 2030. Over 2017-2025 the electricity equipment and metal mining industries will experience a ...

The basic chemical industry is one of fastest-growing industries and plays an integral role in providing essential chemical ingredients for industries ranging from downstream to high-tech electronics. The basic chemicals industry in undergoing a ...

Dairy is the most important category within packaged food in value terms for Latin America, exceeding USD430 billion in 2017 and showing quite polarised growth between the countries in the region. Despite the fact that dairy consumption in Latin ...

The recent past has seen enormous population changes including rapid urbanisation, accelerating migration and population ageing. These changes are set to continue in the future with far-reaching implications. They play a powerful role in driving the ...

Drug prices in developed markets will remain under pressure, in line with government-mandated initiatives, expected patent losses, and rising generic penetration. The key players are already losing their profits and thus ramp up advertising budgets ...

A growing ageing population is both an economic challenge and a business opportunity. As populations age, life’s milestones are deferred, and more people in the later stages of life assume the typical responsibilities of their younger counterparts, ...

The Asian market is as important as ever. Half of global growth in consumer expenditure will originate in the region in the coming years. As a result, Asia Pacific will attract growing attention from global companies, for many of which Asia will ...

In the age of digital transformation, consumers strive to experience more across the customer journey. To meet consumers’ expectations, brands need to take a consumer-centric view, looking at each touchpoint in the path to purchase and after, to ...

Increasing awareness around ethical and environmental issues is driving the rise in mindful consumption. Although interest in ethical living is higher in emerging markets, it is still developed economies that lead the commercialisation of ...

The colour cosmetics market in Latin America managed to keep its head above water over 2011-2016. The category recorded a CAGR of 1.7% despite a decline in value occurring towards the end of the period, Chile and Argentina offsetting the impact of ...

Beer in Latin America is facing a range of challenges, from significant economic issues in key markets to shifting consumer preferences. However, there are clear opportunities for brewers, such as the potential to generate value through the growing ...

In 2030, the population of Latin America should reach 711 million, an increase of 13.1% from 2015. Despite a slowdown in population growth due to falling birth rates and rising death rates, the population will still increase at a relatively fast pace...

Confectionery is facing challenging times in Latin America, with a difficult economic situation, particularly in Brazil, growing consumer health concerns and legislative challenges the main culprits. Nevertheless, the importance of chocolate ...