Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
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.
During 2023, despite economic contraction and very high inflation, video games in Argentina managed to post sales growth, both in current and constant value terms, as children continued to migrate to video games, away from traditional toys and games.…
In 2023, dog food sales in Argentina registered positive growth in retail volume terms and a similar trend is expected in 2024 but at a lower rate due to the complex economic situation. As a result of the decline in purchasing power, many dog owners…
Cat food in Argentina registered strong growth in retail volume terms in 2023, and further growth is expected in 2024, albeit at a lower rate due to a slowdown in cat adoptions as a result of the complex economic situation. Cat owners seem keen to…
During 2023, fragrances in Argentina recorded triple-digit retail value growth, driven by rising inflation and price increases. However, 2023 saw the end of a boom in sales for premium fragrances. During 2021 and 2022, volume sales experienced a…
In 2023, all depilatories products in Argentina registered positive growth in retail value and volume terms. The peak of tourism in 2022 and 2023 positively impacted growth while hotter weather boosted sales. Sales for depilatories is traditionally…
In 2023, deodorants in Argentina registered a robust rebound after the marginal recovery seen during 2022 and 2021. Despite retail volume sales in 2023 reaching pre-pandemic levels, the category still remains far from its volume record reached in…
Bleach sales declined in 2023 for the third year in a row. The category saw sales rocket in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and fears about infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, in the following years, bleach sales plummeted due to the…
In the wake of the pandemic a significant shift in consumer behaviour was seen as people started spending more time outside their homes in 2022. There was a rise in on-the-go consumption, which necessitated a change in the way products were packaged.…
Chocolate confectionery in Argentina registered an increase in retail volume sales in 2023, albeit modest and slower than the increments for gum and sugar confectionery. However, the demand for chocolate confectionery fell much more slowly than for…
Although the market volume of the hand dishwashing category in Argentina dropped in 2023, its sales climbed in current value terms. The market volume of hand dishwashing fell for the third year in a row, mainly due to the reduced number of meals…
2023 was an extremely challenging year for consumer foodservice in Argentina, with skyrocketing inflation and steep price hikes throughout. Brands were forced to frequently raise prices, sometimes as often as weekly, to minimise losses. Consumer…
Argentina faced an uncertain macroeconomic scenario due to political disfunction and economic instability, with one of the highest inflation rates in the world, although according to Comisión Económica para América Latina y Caribe (CEPAL), gross…
Despite the adverse economic context in 2023, the consumption of savoury snacks in Argentina was robust, leading to strong growth in retail volume terms. The presidential elections at the end of 2023 prompted the government to reinforce social aid…
In 2023, wine in Argentina experienced its third consecutive decline in total volume consumption. This was primarily due to a severe drought that significantly impacted wine production. Additionally, wine crops suffered from a frost in November 2022,…
Cat litter registered the highest current value growth in pet products in Argentina in 2023, and a similar performance is expected in 2024. Sales increased well above the inflation rate, driven by the increase in the cat population as they are…
Wipes in Argentina, heavily dominated by baby wipes, faced challenges in 2023 primarily due to the country's declining birth rate. With baby wipes accounting for nearly 80% of value sales, the category's performance is intricately linked to the birth…
In supermarkets in Argentina, Asian concepts, the main competitors to chains, continued to experience a deep crisis at the end of the review period. As a result, some Asian supermarkets closed their businesses in Argentina and moved to Bolivia,…
Direct selling in Argentina is held to have performed positively in 2023, despite a complex and difficult economic and business context. Many direct selling companies registered strong performances in retail value sales in 2023, although there were…
Convenience retailers in Argentina were affected by the annual inflation rate, which reached a triple-digit figure in 2023. Consequently, consumers experienced a significant weakening of their purchasing power. This had some benefits for convenience…
In the last four years of the review period (2020-2023), the home care disinfectants category witnessed the sharpest movements in the entire home care market. Together with all purpose wipes, these products soared during the peak months of the…