Peru

Sales of home care saw mixed results in 2023 albeit most categories recorded growth in retail volume terms. The rising cost of manufacturing including supplies, packaging and transportation pushed companies to continue raising their prices. The sharp…

Sales of home insecticides received an extra boost in 2023 due to the considerable increase in temperatures throughout Peru, which was linked to the El Niño and Niño Costero phenomena. This phenomena has increased the presence of insects such as…

Home products specialists in Peru reported moderate value growth in 2023. Although consumers are still interested in improving their homes and are buying home-related products, high inflation has pushed up unit prices and shoppers are having to…

Amidst a tumultuous period, 2023 was a challenging year for hot drinks in Peru. The upheaval began with the ousting of President Castillo's government following a failed coup in December 2022. This led to widespread disruptions, prolonged protests,…

Between 2022 and 2027, Peru's households are set to expand. While traditional family households remain prevalent, the growth of single-person households is notable due to factors like migration and evolving lifestyles as well as soaring urbanisation.…

Hypermarkets in Peru faced a more upbeat scenario in 2023, driven by constant promotions and stronger demand for private label. As recession swept across Peru, more consumers switched to making monthly bigger purchases to save money in the long term.…

Ice cream in Peru is benefitting from high temperatures in 2024, with the country seeing a long hot season throughout 2023 and 2024 and barely any sign of winter. 2024 began with an El Niño phenomenon that brought intense heat waves in different…

In 2023, Peru ranked 11th among Latin American nations in terms of average gross income, with social unrest and the El Niño weather phenomenon impacting economic and, consequently, incomes growth over 2023. Projections for 2023-2028 suggest an 8.5%…

The year 2023 marked a period of growth for juice companies, propelled by a significant rise in average temperatures due to El Niño at the year's onset and in the latter half. These weather patterns led to heightened sensations of heat compared to…

Laundry detergents had mixed fortunes in 2023 as Peru faced several challenges. The social conflicts that began at the end of 2022 following the dismissal of former president Pedro Castillo produced numerous production stoppages, which had a negative…