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.
Folding cartons saw strong growth in meat and seafood substitutes packaging in Argentina in 2023. Growth can be attributed to the fact that folding cartons are generally considered safe for food packaging, and can be coated to prevent harmful…
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…
Local consumers have become accustomed to living with inflation rates that rank among the highest in the world. Besides structural and monetary causes, inflation is also influenced by people's beliefs about future price trends. Economists refer to…
In 2023, both light and heavy incontinence categories experienced moderate growth in Argentina, albeit driven by different factors. Light incontinence products tend to exhibit a more volatile sales cycle, influenced by external factors such as…
Retail e-commerce In Argentina was the most dynamic channel in retailing. However, higher, exponential retail current value growth in 2023, compared with 2021 and 2022, was mainly due to very high inflation, which reached a triple-digit rate. While…
In 2023, current value sales in retail in Argentina experienced triple-digit growth, although this was primarily driven by very high inflation, which remained a chronic issue. Inflation reached a triple-digit rate during 2023 and the country…
In 2023, value sales of retail tissue rose notably, although this growth was primarily driven by price increases. The trend of companies calling back employees to the office, albeit in hybrid working schemes, has had a noticeable impact on…
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…
Volume sales of RTD tea are posting positive growth in both the on-trade and off- trade in Argentina in 2023. This is supporting some level of dynamism to the category. 2022 marked a rebound in off-trade volume sales as they recovered from the…
The year 2023 witnessed a challenging landscape for Ready-to-Drink (RTDs) sales in Argentina, predominantly shaped by the pervasive grip of inflationary pressures. This economic phenomenon exerted significant strain on the purchasing power of…
The National Institute of Social Services for Retirees and Pensioners (PAMI) is the public institution charged with providing healthcare coverage to elderly people in Argentina, a remit that includes the distribution of Rx/reimbursement adult…
Sauces, dips and condiments has recorded another solid performance in retail volume terms in 2023, with growth expected to be up slightly on 2022. The resumption of pre-pandemic routines has helped to lift overall demand, in that as the pace of life…
In 2023, plastic pouches maintained its dominance in ketchup packaging in Argentina, and growth was maintained. This can be attributed to the inherent advantages that this packaging format provides, as plastic pouches are lightweight and easy to…
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…
A large proportion of outlets in self-service cafeterias in Argentina comprises stores that sell food by weight, mostly operated by individuals of Asian origin. During the pandemic, as a consequence of working from home, many of these stores had to…
Social and environmental concerns have grown due to COVID-19 and unstable sociopolitical repercussions in the region. Both lifestyles and purchase decisions have aligned towards taking action to preserve the environment. With consumers and…
Skin care in Argentina registered solid growth in retail volume terms in 2023, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted skin care consumption and daily habits in Argentina, with consumers increasing their use of…
During 2023, sleep aids continued to benefit from the post- pandemic landscape of ongoing global economic instability, compounded by rampant inflation, which placed pressure on both middle- and low-income groups. As a result, consumers were forced to…
As of 2023, the average unit prices of small cooking appliances have remained relatively low. Despite seeing price increases in line with inflation, these appliances have experienced slower price climbs compared to other goods or services. On…
Small local grocers in Argentina continued to cede some ground to or lose competitiveness with regard to modern grocery retailers like supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores and discounters during 2023. In a context of very high inflation,…