Snacks

Sugar confectionery experienced robust volume growth in 2022, surpassing 2019 sales levels, and is expected to continue growing in 2023. Factors such as children's birthdays, the return to full-time school and workplaces post-pandemic are supporting…

In 2022, GDP in Uruguay increased by 4.9%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, and was continuing to grow in 2023, helping to drive demand for snacks. Tourism, mainly international tourist visitors from Argentina and Brazil, was badly affected during the…

Sales of snacks are set to maintain significant growth in 2023, continuing the outstanding performance seen in 2022. Nevertheless, growth is expected to be slower as sales have already recovered to pre-pandemic levels. Growth is set to be higher in…

The snacks market is set to record positive growth in 2023 in a continuation from 2022 due to the reopening of society and resumption of pre-pandemic activities. Nonetheless, poverty and income inequality have been exacerbated by the pandemic leading…

Snacks is set to see healthy growth in retail volume sales in 2023. 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 a…

In 2023, consumers have been cautious with their spending, as they cope with economic uncertainty. Spending wisely has meant the prioritisation of essential products, and has limited the consumption of non-essentials such as snacks. However, the…

After the sales decline seen in 2020, due to the restrictions implemented when COVID-19 hit the region, Latin America has since been recording positive volume and value growth. While new regulations are being introduced across the region that require…

During 2023 the snacks market suffered from inflationary pressures which led to only moderate growth in volume sales. Imported brands lost competitiveness due to their higher prices as constraints on disposable income made consumers more cautious in…

Despite the challenging economy in 2023 and its negative impact on consumer purchasing power, snacks saw positive growth over the review period, notably in current value terms. Retail prices continued to rise amid further inflationary pressure in…

Snacks is set to see modest growth in 2023 due to rising prices caused by inflationary pressures and increasing prices of raw materials, with imported brands being especially affected. Lower consumer purchasing frequency will lead to flat volume…