Uruguay

Latin America’s economy will fall fall sharply in 2020 due to the containment measures of dealing with COVID-19. The region’s consumer expenditure will also fall in 2020. Caribbean economies will lag behind other countries due to their excessive ...

Many products within tissue and hygiene are essential items requiring regular, repeat purchases, and have therefore seen little or no impact from COVID-19. For example, as seen with sanitary protection, nappies/diapers/pants, and retail adult ...

Despite the decline in taboos surrounding adult incontinence in Uruguay, many consumers were still ashamed to purchase retail adult incontinence products in 2019. Whilst the older population is the largest consumer profile group, younger adults are ...

Personal wipes was a larger category than home care wipes and floor cleaning systems in Uruguay in 2019. Within personal wipes, baby wipes made up the largest volume (around 80%). This is because baby wipes are widely available in supermarkets, ...

Toilet paper remained the strongest sub-category in retail tissue in 2019, with the largest value share. Toilet paper has a very high per capita consumption in Uruguay and negative economic factors did not have any impact, with toilet paper ...

The economic crisis in Argentina was seen to impact away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Uruguay in 2019. This is because the previous influx of Argentinean tourists had a strong impact on the tourism industry of Uruguay. As a result of the ...

Towels continued to be the most popular option across sanitary protection in Uruguay in 2019. The ongoing nature of this trend means towels is a mature category, especially in standard towels. Whilst the retail volume of pantyliners was actually ...

The birth rate in Uruguay continued to decline in 2019, following the same trend previously seen and that which is expected to continue over the forecast period. There is a direct correlation between the numbers of babies born and the volume sale of ...

Global shifts in gender, ageing, migration, housing and education are transforming the size, location and general make-up of households around the globe, with diverse implications for governments and companies. Households insights can help identify ...

The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chains and regulatory matters while offering scope for innovation and new ways of doing business. Insights on key sectors directly related to the environmental sustainability of a ...

Uruguay’s economy will slow in 2019. The downturn in Argentina will lead to a moderation in exports, whilst high unemployment, stagnant wages and a depreciating peso will hamper domestic demand. Investment is expected to strengthen, supported by the ...

Latin America has great potential for investment, yet still faces severe issues with government instability, widespread corruption and terrorism. The region also has high tax rates deterring potential investment, however, continues improving systems ...

Direct selling has enjoyed steady current value sales growth in recent years and this continued in 2019, driven in large part by the recognised convenience of buying from direct sellers and the lower prices of their products when compared to other ...

Health and beauty specialist retailers continues to see growth in 2019. In particular, from a low base beauty specialist retailers remains dynamic. Indeed, Uruguayan consumers are increasingly interested in their appearance and they are driving ...

In 2019, supermarkets remains the most popular choice amongst consumers shopping in the modern grocery retailers channel. Although others enjoy higher annual value sales growth, supermarkets continues to account for the most significant value share ...

E-commerce is relatively new to many Uruguayan consumers, but the channel experienced robust growth over the review period and in 2019 it continues to attract an increasing number of consumers, particularly younger consumers and tech-savvy adults, ...

After years of steady current value sales growth, apparel and footwear specialist retailers experienced a decline in value sales in 2019. According to industry sources, the profit margins of apparel and footwear specialist retailers are also ...

Mobile e-commerce sales are still relatively small in Uruguay, but the channel is growing rapidly in line with the increased penetration of smartphones and other internet-enabled mobile devices. Indeed, prices for mobile devices and subscriptions are...

The less-than-robust performance of the Uruguayan economy continues to exert a negative influence on consumer spending patterns. In turn, retailing value sales growth is slowing, particularly amongst store-based retailers. Indeed, amidst economic ...

Despite the growth of modern grocery retailers in recent years, traditional grocery retailers continues to hold the leading value share amongst grocery retailers in 2019. Traditional grocery retailers also operate a significantly greater number of ...