Uruguay
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Country Profile
Uruguay: Country Profile
Aug 2018
Uruguay’s economy is slowing. Both consumer spending and exports will moderate. Investment will strengthen, supported by the launch of several major projects. The effects of a drought are a drag. Structural issues such as an inflexible labour market ...
Country Profile
Latin America: Regional Profile
Jul 2018
Latin America’s real recovery will continue in 2018. The region’s consumer expenditure will also improve slightly in 2018. Caribbean economies will lag behind other countries due to their excessive reliance on tourism and remittances. Latin America ...
Country Report
Cigarettes in Uruguay
Jul 2018
The government has made strong efforts to reduce the consumption of tobacco products. Amongst the different regulations, it is prohibited to smoke in enclosed spaces and public places, and close to hospitals and education premises. Moreover, there ...
Country Report
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Uruguay
Jul 2018
In contrast to cigarettes, it is not common to smoke cigars and cigarillos in Uruguay. These are relatively expensive products, which are mainly consumed by high-income consumers. Moreover, these products are not consumed on a daily basis, but are ...
Country Report
Tobacco in Uruguay
Jul 2018
In 2008, the Uruguayan government released a law regulating tobacco products. The aim of the law was to protect the population from the harm associated with smoking. It led to huge changes for tobacco consumers. It restricted the areas where people ...
Country Report
Smokeless Tobacco and Vapour Products in Uruguay
Jul 2018
In 2017, sales of smokeless tobacco remained insignificant in Uruguay. Chewing tobacco cannot be found in branded format in the country, and is only available in the north, where there are still small plantations, and sales remain very low....
Strategy Briefing
Grocery Retailing in Latin America
Jun 2018
Most of the major economies in Latin America have faced significant economic and political challenges that have affected consumer spending across product categories, including purchases at grocery retailers. Economic crises in Brazil, Argentina and ...
Country Report
Alcoholic Drinks in Uruguay
Jun 2018
Beer is by far the largest category in volume terms within alcoholic drinks in Uruguay. Over the review period, there was an increasing shift towards craft beer, which encouraged the opening of many new on-trade outlets that focused on sales of craft...
Country Report
Beer in Uruguay
Jun 2018
Over the review period, there was a trend towards purchases of craft beer, and at the expense of traditional industrialised beers. This trend was reflected in the increasing number of on-trade outlets dedicated to sales of craft beer. Moreover, many ...
Country Report
Cider/Perry in Uruguay
Jun 2018
Sales of cider and perry products are very seasonal in the country. These products are not normally consumed over the whole year, but sales are particularly strong during Christmas and New Year. It is increasingly common for foodservice outlets to ...
Country Report
Rtds/High-Strength Premixes in Uruguay
Jun 2018
RTDs/high-strength premixes is the smallest category in volume terms within alcoholic drinks in the country, with sales far below those of other categories. These are products that are aimed at very specific consumers, and at expensive average unit ...
Country Report
Spirits in Uruguay
Jun 2018
Contrary to what has been seen in other countries, whiskies has remained the preferred choice within spirits for Uruguayan consumers for more than 20 years, and without much possibility of growth for other categories within spirits. Traditionally, ...
Country Report
Wine in Uruguay
Jun 2018
There are many wineries in Uruguay, producing many different types of wines of a very good quality; however, wine produced nationally needs to go through many checks, from INAVI, before going on sale. Moreover, the climate is a major factor for ...
Country Report
Baby and Child-Specific Products in Uruguay
May 2018
Baby and child products posted only limited volume growth in 2017. However, due to rising average unit prices, the area saw a strong rise in value sales. Moreover, the trend towards premium and higher quality products is also fuelling value sales. ...
Country Report
Bath and Shower in Uruguay
May 2018
When it comes to bath and shower products, Uruguayan consumers remain very traditional. This is highlighted by the widespread popularity of bar soap. Nevertheless, in recent years, there has been increasing interest from consumers in new products. ...
Country Report
Colour Cosmetics in Uruguay
May 2018
BB/CC creams is the newest colour cosmetics area in Uruguay, with such products only becoming available in 2012 and sales growing steadily. Both mass and premium companies have launched brands in this area in Uruguay. BB/CC creams can be considered a...
Country Report
Deodorants in Uruguay
May 2018
Independent of income, deodorants are considered an essential everyday product among Uruguayans. This means that no matter the economic situation of the consumer, value sales of these products continue to increase. Nevertheless, there are significant...
Country Report
Depilatories in Uruguay
May 2018
Unlike in other countries, in Uruguay it is common for women to go to beauty salons to depilate with wax, instead of at home. Together with the belief that using razors makes hair grow back thicker and stronger, this negatively impacts depilatories ...
Country Report
Fragrances in Uruguay
May 2018
Fragrances are not considered to be essential personal care products in Uruguay and are instead perceived as expensive and unnecessary products. Consequently, the majority of sales are accounted for by middle and high income consumers. When the ...
Country Report
Hair Care in Uruguay
May 2018
Hair care products, especially simpler ones such as shampoos and conditioners, are considered essential everyday items for the majority of Uruguayans. Woman are more willing to pay larger amounts for specific hair care products, while the majority of...
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