Market research on the hot drinks industry. Our reports feature a...
Market research on the hot drinks industry. Our reports feature a wealth of standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends.
As of May 2020, Euromonitor International has further downgraded the baseline global real GDP growth forecast for 2020 to a range of -4.0% to -1.5. Advanced economies are expected to be the hardest hit in this recession, with their economic activity…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…
The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…
As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…
The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…
The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…
Latin American coffee sales grew at a slower rate in 2021 than a year earlier, with many less well-off consumers, particularly in the biggest markets of Brazil and Mexico, trading down to cheaper products due to the economic impact of Coronavirus…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…
Consumers are facing increased pressure from rising prices as global inflation reaches 7% in 2023. The impact of higher costs of living is felt from top earners in developed markets to struggling households in emerging and developing countries.…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
Coffee remains by far the most important area of hot drinks in Dominican Republic. Not only is the country an important coffee producer but Dominican families also have a deep-rooted habit of consuming coffee in their homes, especially fresh coffee.…
Hot drinks has continued to see dynamic growth in 2023 with this being linked largely to the performance of coffee which is the most popular option among Dominicans. Coffee is not only drunk for breakfast, but also at various times of the day, such…
Hot drinks registered a decline in retail volume sales in 2024. Despite some recovery, foodservice failed to reach pre-pandemic levels. Coffee is the largest category due to local cultivation and the popularity of specialist coffee shops. This mature…
After coffee, chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks is the most popular category of hot drinks in Dominican Republic. However, the category has seen a significant decline in sales in 2023 through the retail channel, which has been largely due to…
Tea remains by far the smallest category within hot drinks, with it having limited appeal among the vast majority of Dominicans. Coffee is traditionally the most preferred hot drink among locals, while tea and tea infusions are generally seen as…
Hot drinks saw a contraction in retail volume sales in 2023. Moreover, despite some recovery, foodservice failed to reach pre-pandemic levels. Coffee is the largest category due to local cultivation and the popularity of specialist coffee shops. This…
In 2023, total volume sales of coffee overall are recording positive growth for the fourth consecutive year. However, even though consumers have returned to pre-pandemic habits, total volume consumption is rising much more slowly in 2023 than in…
One of the significant impacts of the pandemic was the shift towards the consumption of high-quality coffee within domestic settings. This trend has endured beyond the 2020 lockdowns, with fresh ground coffee showcasing dynamic retail volume growth…
The briefing examines how the coffee commodity is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on coffee price dynamics, as well as analysing trends across key…
In 2023 Argentina is suffering from political dysfunction and soaring inflation, with consumers seeing historically low average income and diminished purchasing power. A severe drought and the upcoming presidential election are further complicating…
While volume sales growth in overall hot drinks remains quite low in 2023, there have been some notable shifts between the off-trade and on-trade. Overall volume sales in foodservice are strong in 2023, supported by the coffee culture, with affluent…
Hot drinks sales achieved strong growth in 2023. While the largest category coffee performed best, growth was not as strong as had been expected. In addition to category maturity, sales were also hampered by significant global price hikes. Economic…
Hot drinks sales experienced modest growth in 2023 with the category resuming pre-pandemic consumption patterns. Other hot drinks, specifically the national drink yerba mate which comprises the majority of industry sales also returned to growth. The…
Other plant-based hot drinks, specifically the national drink yerba mate, dominates other hot drinks, being a staple product in most Argentinian households. Argentina is seeing high inflation in 2023, and in response, at the beginning of the year,…
The negative performance of hot drinks in 2023 can be attributed to two primary factors. Firstly, rising prices are impacting demand not only for hot drinks themselves but also for associated beverages like milk, which continues to experience…
Tea sales are seeing positive growth in total retail volume terms in Argentina in 2023 - the result of the increasingly positive perception of tea as a healthy option. Argentinian consumers have always been very health conscious, but the outbreak of…
Following a pandemic-induced surge, the demand for a more diverse range of teas and offerings is persisting within on-trade channels. In contrast to coffee, tea faced lesser impacts from inflation and the escalating costs of raw materials in 2023.…
Fresh ground coffee continues to account for most volume sales and with coffee being locally produced, this ensures stability and affordability of prices to a large extent. There are numerous well-established local brands. Examples being the hugely…
While not as demanded as tea, but constantly growing, coffee in Chile has developed from an instant drink to warm up and wake up, to an enjoyable hot beverage, with local consumers increasingly able to distinguish quality, and thus, become more…
The global price of coffee has been rising in recent years due to increased demand, impacting the entire coffee industry. This has been particularly positive for Peruvian producers, as their foreign sales have increased amid record-breaking export…
Bolivia has managed to protect itself to a large extent from inflation by continuing to have a fixed exchange rate against the dollar. However, there has been challenges for the economy in 2023, with sharp falls in foreign currency reserves and this…
While retail demand for hot drinks was starting to fall in line with a challenging scenario in late 2022, mainly driven by inflation and a worsening economic context, 2023 has been experiencing a deeper decline for most hot drinks in Chile. Tea is a…
Amidst a tumultuous period, 2023 was a challenging year for hot drinks in Peru. The upheaval began with the ousting of President Castillo's government following a failed coup in December 2022. This led to widespread disruptions, prolonged protests,…
Flavoured powder drinks continue to account for most volume sales, and in particular chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks. However, other variants of other hot drinks are also popular, such as other plant-based hot drinks and this segment is…
2022 in Chile was a year characterised by a 30-year high inflation rate. At first glance, the effects of inflationary pressures should have had more of an impact on demand for various non-essential goods, including other hot drinks, but the lingering…
The year 2023 saw a significant rise in average temperatures nationwide, attributed to coastal El Niño and an intensified global El Niño. This surge in heat compelled individuals to prioritise hydration, leading to increased consumption of soft…
Tea is expected to register moderate constant value and volume growth in 2023, with continuing population growth partly supporting this growth. While coffee still accounts for more value sales, tea sales are also significant and tea is expected to…
Chile is by far the leading market in Latin America in terms of per capita consumption of tea. Demand for this hot drink recorded impressive growth in the early 2010s. Furthermore, it is usually an essential item in every Chilean household. However,…
In the midst of Peru's complex economic landscape, further exacerbated since December 2022 due to social protests and interruptions following the unconstitutional attempt to close the congress by former president Pedro Castillo, coupled with the…
In 2023, coffee prices began to normalise in the country, with much slower inflation taking hold from July 2023. Consequently, most consumers began to return to previous consumption patterns, creating a favourable impact on retail volume growth in…
Inflation has taken its toll on hot drinks in Costa Rica, striking the coffee category especially hard in 2022. Conditions were exacerbated by the swift and unexpected appreciation of the colon vis-à-vis the dollar, which created a set of challenging…
Other hot drinks has witnessed only slight unit price increases in recent years, which has resulted in stable volume and value growth in the category. Sales in the on-trade channel continue to recover from the pandemic, aided by the return of…
The tea category did not experience the marked price increases seen in coffee. Instead, tea unit prices increased at a more modest pace, with the category poised to see prices fall in the coming years, in line with the consumer price index. Overall,…
Guatemalans are heavy coffee drinkers with this beverage being a dominant choice irrespective of social status. In addition, local coffee production is well-developed. Indeed, the microclimate present in Guatemala allows players to produce unique…
Guatemala’s economic challenges have been exacerbated by high inflation levels in recent years, with locals becoming more price sensitive as a result. In 2023, Guatemala also experienced political upheaval, as the progressive Bernado Arévalo was…
The reduction in time spent at home in the post-pandemic era has translated into weaker sales of chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks and other plant-based powdered drinks in 2023. Schools have resumed in classes on a full time basis, and the…