Latin America

Prior to COVID-19 arriving in Argentina, consumers had already been facing an economic crisis, with extremely high inflation rates. As a result, the further economic contraction caused by the closure of businesses and the implementation of social…

Pizza, both frozen and chilled, has been one of the major beneficiaries of the COVID-19 restrictions in ready meals, driven by convenience and the necessity of home consumption. Due to its quick preparation, it has shifted from being a shared meal…

Brick liquid cartons, the dominant pack type used in tomato pastes and purées, performed well in 2020 as the packaging unit volumes saw strong growth. This was due to lockdowns and stockpiling habits among consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic,…

Demand for sauces, dressings and condiments packaging was being supported by home seclusion. With consumers spending more time cooking at home due to COVID-19 restrictions, demand for common cooking ingredients and accompaniments increased in 2020.…

There was a significant increase in demand for ready meals packaging during 2020. With consumers spending more time at home, they ate more meals there, with some – particularly those working from home – preferring meals that required very little…

There was a surge in demand for sauces, dressings and condiments packaging during 2020, when COVID-19 restrictions saw consumers spending more time at home and preparing and eating more meals and snacks there, providing a significant boost to demand…

Demand for ready meals packaging rose at its most rapid rate for many years in 2020, as COVID-19 restrictions led to consumers spending more time at home and therefore eating more meals there. Dried ready meals, shelf stable ready meals, frozen ready…

COVID-19 had a positive impact on demand for sauces, dressings and condiments in 2020, as consumers were spending more time at home and therefore preparing and eating more meals and snacks there. This effect was particularly notable for chilli sauces…

Sustainability and environmental concerns are becoming increasingly important in Brazil’s home care market – from the production chain to the disposal of the products after usage. According to Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Consumer:…

Mexicans continued to focus on maintaining high levels of household hygiene and sanitation in 2022, helping to drive demand for home care products in this year. Furthermore, in line with the global trend of purchasing more green products, Mexicans…

In 2020, with home seclusion and strict COVID-19 measures in place, sales of laundry care, and therefore also its packaging unit volumes, suffered as consumers felt they did not need to do their laundry as regularly, given they were going out a lot…

Columbians heavily prioritised maintaining high levels of hygiene in their homes and surroundings during the pandemic to try and minimise the possibility of contracting the COVID-19 virus. This was reinforced by a number of international and national…

The increasing demand for oral care packaging in Argentina can be attributed to factors such as rising levels of oral health awareness and the popularity of cosmetic dentistry, which has resulted in greater demand for oral care products. To stand out…

In 2022, bar soap remained the biggest product area in beauty and personal care packaging in Brazil. The main pack type used for bar soap is flexible paper, which accounts for more than half of the packaging unit volumes in this category. However, it…

Although squeezable plastic tubes remains the dominant pack type for toothpaste, folding cartons were eating into this pack type’s share over the review period. This could be attributed to two main reasons: customer perception and sustainability.…

The overall hair care category was recording positive growth in its packaging unit volumes in 2022, which was positively impacting its main pack types like HDPE bottles, folding cartons and other plastic bottles. Although HDPE bottles continued to be…

The increase in beer packaging unit volumes in Argentina can be attributed to a notable shift in consumer preferences towards beer as their preferred alcoholic beverage due to the introduction of new flavours, styles and brands, leading to stronger…

Although they face stiff competition from glass bottles, metal beverage cans continued to gain share as a pack type for lager in 2022. This is because metal beverage cans are lightweight and easy to handle, making them convenient for on-the-go…

Glass bottles continued to dominate alcoholic drinks packaging unit volumes in Columbia in 2022. However, brick liquid cartons again saw strong growth in alcoholic drinks packaging in 2022, which can be attributed to a few reasons. Firstly, brick…

In 2022, metal beverage cans continued to increase their pack type share in alcoholic drinks in Mexico. This is because metal beverage cans are lightweight and easy to handle, making them convenient for on-the-go consumption. They are portable and…