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Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Argentina. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables, charts, with five-year forecasts.
Within staple foods in Argentina, retail volume sales overall are seeing only marginal growth. While the prevailing economic turmoil is partially responsible for this, an array of additional factors is contributing to adverse effects on both supply…
The rice sector in Argentina is witnessing a significant downturn in 2023, following a period of relatively robust performance the previous year. The previous boost in volume sales, facilitated by government-imposed price controls in 2022 that kept…
Against the backdrop of diminishing purchasing power and soaring inflation in Argentina, private label products have carved a niche for themselves, often at the expense of branded goods, within processed meat and seafood. The review period has…
Processed fruits and vegetables is subject to inflationary pressures in 2023. Notably, industry stalwarts like Mc Cain have withdrawn from the national Precios Justos programme, a move aligned with strategies to bolster profitability. 2023 has seen…
In 2022, breakfast cereals in Argentina suffered stagnant sales in volume terms, and in 2023 the category is seeing a marginal decline. This dip is down to the repercussions of the labelling law introduced towards the end of 2021, which has altered…
In baked goods in Argentina packaged flat bread and packaged leavened bread lead growth in retail volume sales for 2023. This surge in demand is partly attributed to the relatively low household penetration of packaged bread compared with its…
Over 2022-2027, Argentina is set to see a modest rise in the number of households, with couples having children continuing to be the prevailing household type. In 2022, household spending was significantly impacted by a high inflation, leading to…
In recent years, the adverse and unpredictable economic situation in Argentina in general and high inflation in particular have put pressure on demand for health and wellness staple foods, due largely to the higher prices that are inevitably charged…
During 2022, the perceptions of Argentinean consumers with regards to health and wellness soft drinks were still being shaped by their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that many consumers remained heavily focused on products with…
Argentina’s Frontal Food Labelling Law was enacted in 2022, establishing that all packaged food and non-alcoholic drinks must bear an indelible warning stamp on the front of the packaging listing details of specific nutrients that exceed…
While total retail volume of hot drinks overall declined in Argentina over the course of 2022, volume sales increased in the vast majority of health and wellness hot drinks categories and this can be regarded as a clear sign of the strong shift…
The preference for plant-based food and beverages continues to increase among the population of Argentina. In addition to the obvious desire to reduce the amount of animal-derived products in one’s diet with the aim of improving long-term health…
Demand for health and wellness cooking ingredients and meals remains under pressure during 2022 as inflation continued to accelerate. 2022 saw Argentina’s ongoing economic crisis and the plummeting exchange value of the Argentinean peso fuelling…
The health and wellness industry continues to grow in importance post-pandemic as consumers become more aware of the negative health impact of processed foods, seeking healthier foods and beverages from a range of claims such as natural, organic,…
The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…
Argentina’s automotive industry struggles with limited imports and local manufacturing resulting from the pandemic, while local prices rise as high inflation rates and exchange rates against the US dollar have persistently affected the socioeconomic…
Buenos Aires and Rosario stand out as Argentina's most economically dynamic cities. Meanwhile, La Plata shows the greatest promise for future economic expansion. Nevertheless, cities in the country will face ongoing hurdles. In the short term, these…
Value sales of premium and luxury cars grew by 82% in current terms in 2023 to total ARS118.4 billion by the end of the year. With high inflation eroding the value of savings and making spending on credit more appealing, many of Argentina’s…
Personal luxury retail value sales rose by 93% in current terms in 2023 to reach ARS114.7 billion, with the strongest growth recorded by the leading brand owners such as France Argentine Cosmetics SA and Puig Argentina SA. This very positive sales…
Retail value sales of luxury goods in Argentina increased by 88% in 2023 in current terms to stand at ARS341 billion. However, should be noted that this stealer growth was almost entirely due to the very high inflation that has been plaguing…