Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Colombia. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Inflation in Colombia reached its peak in 2022 and, although it significantly decelerated in the first half of 2023, records continue to show high inflation rates. Food prices, particularly those of baked goods, were no exception to this trend. The…
In 2023, the issuance of credit cards is expected to remain almost flat, with no significant increase. Growth rates for the number and value of transactions are also expected to decelerate compared to the previous year. The value of transactions,…
Hostels, especially those in more remote areas of the country, are embracing current tourism trends by catering to the evolving preferences of backpackers. Beyond just accommodation, hostels are incorporating experiences that immerse travellers in…
2022 into 2023 has been difficult for consumer electronics in Colombia, with a contraction in both volume and current value sales. Internal and external factors influenced shrinkage in many categories. Among the most significant was the fact that,…
Beauty and personal care experienced strong total current value growth in Colombia in 2023, partly driven by soaring inflation (9.28% in 2023 according to the DANE - The National Administrative Department of Statistics), which resulted in strong…
Apparel and footwear specialists experienced another successful year in 2023, with moderate current value growth as consumers resumed their pre-pandemic lifestyles. The approaches to apparel and footwear, which feature strongly in consumers’…
Dishwashers in Colombia witnessed a slight decrease in sales volume compared to the previous year, primarily due to a contraction in the country's construction sector, directly impacting the category. The decline is chiefly attributed to a decrease…
Retail sales of sweet spreads are seeing growth boosted in Colombia in 2023 by the expansion of consumption opportunities, with consumers increasingly choosing to use chocolate spreads as ingredients in the preparation of home-made desserts and…
As society has now reopened in the wake of the pandemic and men have returned to their places of work and can once again enjoy social gatherings, items, such as outerwear, have become more necessary than underwear and nightwear. With limited budgets,…
Soft cheese is witnessing the strongest increase in current value sales in 2023, with retail price inflation largely responsible for the growth. Since the end of 2022, price increases have also been exacerbated by a reduction in supplies of soft…