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...
In 2023, nappies/diapers/pants in Peru recorded positive growth for both retail value and volume sales. Following the negative impact of COVID-19, when sales declined in line with home seclusion, the nappies/diaper/pants landscape reached 2019 volume…
Retail volume of sales of nappies/diapers/pants in Uruguay fell considerably in 2023, due to the ongoing decline in the country’s birth rate. In addition, small-scale smuggling from Argentina also impacted local retailers’ sales, although the impact…
In 2023, both light and heavy incontinence categories experienced moderate growth in Argentina, albeit driven by different factors. Light incontinence products tend to exhibit a more volatile sales cycle, influenced by external factors such as…
In 2023, retail sales of adult incontinence products recorded substantial value growth. This growth was largely driven by price increases, as inflationary pressures continued to be felt in the country. The Bolivian market for adult incontinence…
Retail adult incontinence was the shining star of retail hygiene in Brazil in 2023, experiencing remarkable growth in both retail volume and current value terms. Key players such as Essity do Brasil and Ever Green Indústria e Comércio Ltda, amongst…
In 2023, retail adult incontinence in Chile experienced a second consecutive year of double-digit value growth, although this was slower compared to the previous year. However, the dynamics of growth shifted when comparing the light and…
In 2023, retail adult incontinence in Colombia registered a slowdown in retail volume terms compared to the COVID-19 years. Despite this, retail volume sales exceeded the volume rates recorded in 2019. However, price increases, although smaller…
In 2023, retail adult incontinence products in Costa Rica recorded strong levels of double-digit retail value growth. This growth was driven by high price points, in addition to the ageing population, which is fuelling the demand for adult…
In 2023, retail adult incontinence goods in the Dominican Republic recorded double-digit retail value growth while retail volume sales remained positive. Despite inflationary pressures and the rising cost of living, the product is considered a daily…
In 2023, retail adult incontinence in Ecuador recorded a retail value rise, while volume sales remained positive. A key factor driving substantial retail sales is the prevalence of goods in homes and older care facilities, with administrators…
Adult retail incontinence in Guatemala registered healthy current value and modest volume growth in 2023. The population is ageing and with older people being the main consumers group, this drove demand. However, women also often suffer from urinary…
Despite the declining birth rate, Mexico is still a “young country”, with the median age of the population being 29 in 2023. The population of Mexico reached just above 128 million in 2023, with over half of people aged below 34. However, there is a…
In 2023, the retail adult incontinence landscape in Peru showcased accelerated growth, in line with results noted across the late review period. In addition to growth rising from a small base, increasing awareness and consumer education has bolstered…
Retail adult incontinence in Uruguay was subject to an increase in small-scale smuggling, but to a much lesser extent than other tissue and hygiene categories. Typically, the most smuggled products are those sold in a relatively small and…
In 2023, value sales of retail tissue rose notably, although this growth was primarily driven by price increases. The trend of companies calling back employees to the office, albeit in hybrid working schemes, has had a noticeable impact on…
Retail tissue registered healthy current value and volume growth in 2023, with facial tissues, and in particular pocket handkerchief, registering the highest current value growth. With that being said, toilet paper remains the largest product area in…
In 2023, retail tissue saw dynamic retail volume and current value growth in Brazil. In the tumultuous landscape of this year, the category witnessed profound consolidation, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution. Preceded by years of economic…
The demand for retail tissue remained at healthy levels despite a marginal decline in 2023, while double-digit current value growth was driven by rising unit prices. Therefore, higher prices forced some local consumers to prioritise their retail…
In 2023, retail tissue in Colombia recorded positive, double-digit retail value growth, bolstered by rising inflation and ongoing price hikes. However, retail volume growth for toilet paper remained low, despite players reducing the meters and weight…
In 2023, retail tissue in Costa Rica recorded positive retail value growth. Due to rising prices, consumers were increasingly seeking savings without compromising the quality of their retail tissue products. Consumers in Costa Rica expect a certain…