Panama

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Volume sales of cigarettes continued to decline in 2023. Government anti-tobacco initiatives, a decrease in smoking prevalence and growth in illicit trade challenged legal sales. Despite inflation-induced price sensitivity, premium brands remained…

Supply chain challenges and higher global cellulose raw material prices led to higher average retail prices for tissue and hygiene products in 2023. Despite inflation, the reopening of society favoured products that offer convenience as lifestyles…

Panama’s sales of staple foods are buoyed by extensive urbanisation, the rise of modern grocery retailers and wider product selection. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resumption of pre-pandemic lifestyles, Russia’s invasion of…

Soft drinks consumption achieved solid growth in 2023. This was based on strong growth of both carbonates and bottled water, which combined account for the lion’s share of market volume sales. Soft drinks is also benefiting from the recovery of…

Retail volume sales of snacks are set to see healthy growth in 2024. Despite difficult economic conditions and rising prices, demand for snacks will remain healthy with falling unemployment acting in support. Confectionery is set to benefit from the…

Retailing rebounded strongly in 2022 in a continuation of the previous year. The reopening of society and the resumption of pre-pandemic lifestyles were enabled by the rollout of vaccines and the waning of the virus, all of which reduced fears of…

Corruption undermines economic freedom in Panama and protests have been widespread, although state finances are strengthening. Economic momentum has slowed, but foreign investment is increasing and the Panama Canal continues to play an important role…

The population increase in Panama from 2021 to 2040 will be driven by positive natural change, with births outweighing deaths. Improved living standards and the arrival of retired migrants will drive ageing, with the rise of a senior demographic…

The Panama City in Panama report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…