Latin America

Spirits registered very healthy double-digit volume growth in 2022. Part of the reason for the positive performance was increased socialising, as society fully opened up post pandemic lockdowns. The return of foreign tourists also contributed to the…

Even though 2022 was marked by inflationary pressures, spirits witnessed rapid growth in Colombia, driven by the further recovery of the on-trade channel where double-digit volume growth was visible. Consumers were eager to socialize after so much…

RTDs was one of the biggest winners in the Uruguayan alcoholic drinks market in 2022. Of the different RTDs segments, spirit-based drinks put in the best performance over the review period as a whole. Growth has been in line with the trend towards…

2022 was a year of accelerated growth for RTDs, with the landscape having seen ongoing growth since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has made RTDs an attractive proposition for both local and foreign companies, which have found opportunities…

RTDs in Costa Rica are growing in popularity, especially among younger generations as they are often sweet, also often have low-calorie content and a low ABV, especially RTDs such as hard seltzers. Parents also like RTDs as introductory drinks for…

RTDs are experiencing significant growth in Colombia, with established categories like spirit-based, wine-based, and malt-based RTDs, as well as new hard seltzer products entering in 2022. Players like Fábrica de Licores y Alcoholes de Antioquia…

Cider has been losing share amongst Uruguay alcoholic drinks options for the last 15 years. Although it witnessed an unexpected strong bounce in 2020 (related to voluntary home seclusion during the pandemic) and further marginal growth in 2021, the…

Cider/perry remained by far the smallest of the five main alcoholic drinks categories in Colombia in 2022, and was also the only one to contract in volume terms. There is no real tradition of cider/perry consumption in the country and so the category…

Almost all beers performed well in 2022, both in the off-trade and on-trade channels, and amongst beers, imported brands performed better than the average. Stella Artois and Nova Schin were amongst the most successful of the imported brands in 2022.

Due to the ongoing economic and social crisis, Peruvian consumers have been turning to beer, which offers price points aligned with reduced disposable budgets. Additionally, Heineken's entry in 2019 saw a greater offer of brands available at various…

Beer registered healthy volume growth in 2022. Part of the reason for the positive performance was increased socialising, as society fully opened up post pandemic lockdowns. The FIFA World Cup in December also contributed to the high levels of…

Beer sales have been accelerating in Colombia over the review period, and this is reflected in the improvement in per capita consumption. Colombians tend to be heavy drinkers especially at weekends, but this pattern is shifting towards more moderate…

Macroeconomic indicators played a huge role in the evolution of the alcoholic drinks market in Uruguay in 2022. As in most countries, inflation was a major issue during the period. Inflation ended at around 9% in 2022, the third highest recorded in…

In 2022, positive growth was seen from all alcoholic drink categories, with the return of socialising following the outbreak of COVID-19 increasing total volume sales. This has given rise to consumption occasions, allowing beer and RTDs to gain new…

The impact of COVID-19 has come to an end and all alcoholic drink is performing well in 2022. However, despite a rebounding on-trade, the off-trade has surpassed 2019 volume sales in many categories while the on-trade has not, as at-home consumption…

Costa Rica registered healthy volume growth in alcoholic drinks in 2022. Part of the reason for the positive performance was increased socialising, as society fully opened up post pandemic lockdowns. The FIFA World Cup in December also contributed to…

Volume sales of alcoholic drinks continued to exhibit robust growth in 2022, with the fastest pace observed in the on-trade channel, as the strong desire to socialize gathered momentum. After suffering some supply issues in the previous year, beer…

Players continued to invest in the expansion of wine in the country in 2022 with this delivering positive results. Wine sales continued growing in total volume terms in 2022, with wine reaching new consumers as well as seeing an increase in per…

The consumption of wine has increased considerably in Ecuador due to it being an accessible and fashionable beverage for aspirational consumers. In 2022, premium and economy wines are both gaining popularity. Higher income groups are less price…

The popularity of Argentine wine imports has experienced a significant surge in 2022, building on a trend that began in 2020. The fluctuations in the Argentine currency have been advantageous for local importers, resulting in lower prices for…