Peru

According to the Peruvian Ministry of Health, over 90% of Peruvians have cavities, while 85% suffer from periodontal diseases which can be very dangerous in pregnant women and in people with diabetes. Furthermore, one of the main periodontal diseases…

The supply of women’s razors and blades has grown in Peru, with it now including systems such as Gillette Venus/Schick Intuition as well as disposable ones such as Gillette Prestobarba. However, these women-specific products are usually only…

Volume sales of polishes saw solid volume growth in 2021. However, this follows the collapse in sales in 2020, which was caused by lockdown. Shoes polishes, for example, were hit by the closure of educational institutions and office workers working…

Sales of home disinfectants in Peru are directly related to the presence of diseases transmitted by vector agents such as mosquitoes. This drove sales growth at the end of 2020 and during the first quarter of 2021, as rates of transmission of dengue…

There is no presence of this channel in Peru and the channel is not expected to gain a significant presence in the forecast period.

Overall demand for sanitary protection in Peru recorded a notable increase in 2021, with volume sales close to pre-pandemic levels. This was due to restrictions on the movement of the population introduced to control the spread of COVID-19 having…

Consumer foodservice witnessed a significant improvement in value sales in 2021 compared to double-digit declines the previous year, due to the easing of restrictions for operations. With the threat of the pandemic waning in line with the country’s…

The competitive environment continues to be affected by the temporary withdrawal of the category-leading Poett brand in July 2020, following the discovery that products made before June 2020 contained pseudomonas, a bacteria that can cause lung…

Convenience stores were enjoying strong dynamism before the pandemic, driven by Tambo+’s aggressive store opening plans and by Oxxo's entry into the Peruvian market in 2018, with this player also investing in a significant number of store openings in…

Free from products can mostly be found in the dairy and baby food categories in Peru, with the main option being free from lactose products. Available products include Soy Vida evaporated milk by Gloria SA, Isomil by Abbott Laboratories SA and…

Manufacturers of salon professional hair care were forced to rapidly develop other distribution channels during 2020 and 2021. This was due to the fact hair and beauty salons were closed, by order of the government, for several months in response to…

Manufacturing costs of laundry care have increased in 2020 and 2021. This is a result of rising costs of raw materials as and logistical services, mainly transportation, that are related directly to the pandemic. Prices have also been impacted by a…

Sales via the vending channel were greatly affected by the pandemic because most vending machines are located within the facilities of establishments that were forced to close to prevent the transit and gatherings of people, such as shopping centres,…

Sales of department stores were strongly affected at the beginning of the pandemic due to the mandatory closure on all commercial activities considered non-essential as part of the measures to counteract the health emergency produced by COVID-19.…

RTD tea continued to struggle in 2021 with COVID-19 and its impact on the economy forcing many consumers to exercise greater caution in their spending. Peruvians are notoriously price-sensitive and in times of financial difficulty typically avoid…

Due to the ongoing challenges faced in tackling COVID-19 consumers continued to spend significantly more time at home with their family during 2021 compared to before the pandemic. While health concerns remained an important influence on sales of…

Sales of retail tissue were impacted by the pandemic in different ways, with 2021 seeing further differentiation in terms of performances. Paper towels recorded another year of significant growth following dynamic demand in 2020 due to home seclusion…

Sales of dishwashing products saw a sharp spike in 2020, as lockdown and self-isolation meant the number of meals prepared and eaten at home increased. The relaxation of many of these measures in 2021 has seen volume sales shrink; however, this is…

Homeshopping sales have benefited from the lockdown because although this sales channel is very small in Peru compared to others (only larger than vending), it experienced significant growth in 2020. This was because of the obligation to be at home…

RTD coffee remains a relatively niche category in Peru albeit with potential for growth, specifically among young Peruvian consumers who purchase it to manage stress and boost energy levels for their busy lifestyles. Many also opt for it as a healthy…