Latin America

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…

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…

Coffee in Brazil maintained low and stable retail volume growth annually for several years before the pandemic, despite already substantial domestic consumption. Growth eased during the pandemic, and after a year of retail volume decline for coffee…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

2023 saw substantial increases in the average unit price of coffee as the category continued to be hugely impacted by the ongoing increases being seen in the commodity price of coffee at international level. This global rise in the price of coffee…

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…

In 2022, Mexico witnessed amongst the most significant price increases for coffee in recent years. Alongside an annual inflation rate of 7.82%, the highest in recent years, the country faced the challenge of poor harvests in countries such as Brazil…

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…

Due to the drought suffered in Uruguay over the past two years, the quality of the running water was impacted in 2023, containing 400mg of sodium and being unsuitable for drinking. This was seen in the cities of Montevideo, Canelones and San Jose.…

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…

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…

Tea, which was once a rapidly growing category in Brazil, is encountering a slowdown in its retail volume growth, due to evolving consumer preferences and economic shifts. While tea is no longer viewed as an essential commodity by some, there is…

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…

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…

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…

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…

2023 was a year of sustained positive volume growth for Ecuador’s hot drinks industry as each of the two largest categories, coffee and tea, saw rising demand. However, demand for hot drinks increased only marginally, largely due to rising consumer…