Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and ...
Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and market statistics that explore the evolving consumer preferences, market environment and inherent growth potential in individual countries, or briefings that assess key strategic themes...
The ongoing decline in milk formula unit volumes in Colombian baby food packaging was attributed to a growing preference for breastfeeding, encouraged by healthcare professionals and educational campaigns, which is reducing the demand for milk…
The growth of milk formula packaging in the baby food industry in Brazil is due to an increase in demand for milk formula as a convenient alternative to breastfeeding, which is driving the need for reliable packaging solutions for this product. Milk…
Thin wall plastic containers were recording the strongest growth in sweet spreads packaging unit volumes in Argentina in 2022, helping this pack type to gain share. This is because thin wall plastic containers offer versatility in terms of shapes and…
Glass bottles recorded strong growth in sauces, dips and condiments in Argentina in 2022. Glass has been used for packaging sauces, dips and condiments for a long time in Argentina, helping to create a traditional perception of glass bottles as a…
In 2022, flexible plastic continued to be the main pack type used for processed meat and seafood for various reasons. Flexible plastic packaging provides a barrier against external elements such as air, moisture and contaminants. This helps in…
After seeing a spike in demand in 2020, due to consumer stockpiling when the pandemic hit the country, shelf stable fruit and vegetables have since been recording declines in retail unit volumes in 2021 and 2022. Despite these declines, shelf stable…
Other plant-based milk, the only product area with visible sales in plant-based dairy in Argentina, continued to record strong growth in its packaging unit volumes in 2022, albeit slightly slower than the two previous years. While growth continued to…
In 2022, folding cartons were recording positive growth in its packaging unit volumes used in meals and soups in Argentina. This is because folding cartons provide a protective barrier against external contaminants, helping to maintain the safety and…
Already the leading pack type in dairy packaging in unit volume terms in Argentina, thin wall plastic containers continued to record positive growth in 2022, being preferred to brick liquid cartons, for example. This can be attributed to the fact…
Folding cartons are popular for confectionery packaging due to their versatility, visual appeal and practical benefits. Folding cartons provide a protective barrier against external elements like light, moisture and air, helping to preserve the…
While metal tins are mainly used for powder milk formula products in baby food, this pack type has been recording very strong growth in dried baby food in 2022. Metal tins provide excellent protection against light, air and moisture, helping to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…