Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Costa Rica Consumer Goods & Retailing
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Costa Rica Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco
... fact that rising health awareness is driving more smokers to migrate from cigarettes and other forms of tobacco to vaping, which is generally considered to be less harmful, whether as a long-term substitute, a quitting ... Read More
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Costa Rica Cigarettes
... these products increased at a faster rate than in 2022. Together with the fact that purchasing power among the population fell sharply towards the end of the review period due to the spike in global ... Read More
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Costa Rica Tobacco
... volume terms continued to be undermined by falling demand for cigarettes, the dominant product type, though the rate of decline was markedly slower than in the previous year, and most other categories expanded in this ... Read More
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Costa Rica Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco
... power among the population, the category’s strong showing reflected a sustained and impressive recovery in inbound tourism in the wake of the pandemic. Visiting tourists often purchase large quantities of cigars to take back as ... Read More
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Costa Rica Bath and Shower
... of established products. This trend was particularly visible in bar soap, where antibacterial claims continued to be widely used in 2023 despite the fact that concerns about COVID-19 have now largely receded. Indeed, such claims ... Read More
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Costa Rica Colour Cosmetics
... convenience of longer-lasting formulas increased as consumers returned to the office and spent more time socialising outside the home. New launches, advertising campaigns and improvements in distribution also helped to boost sales. Most brands now ... Read More
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Costa Rica Deodorants
... Absorb, which is made with activated charcoal and positioned as having superior antiperspirant and odour control efficacy. Similarly, Dove Uniform Tone attracted growing attention with the claim that it can restore the natural tone of ... Read More
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Costa Rica Beauty and Personal Care
... following a marginal decline in 2022. These results reflected a rapid reduction in inflationary pressures, with the country actually experiencing persistent deflation from June onwards. This was a sea change from the previous year, when ... Read More
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Costa Rica Depilatories
... by the strong recovery in consumer confidence and purchasing power that accompanied rapidly falling inflation. However, buoyant demand was also supported by the resumption of pre-pandemic routines, in that many women became inclined to use ... Read More
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Costa Rica Mass Beauty and Personal Care
... in toothpaste and toothbrushes, rising consumer awareness of the benefits this ingredient offers in terms of health and efficacy ensured such varieties also became more widely available and attracted growing attention in several other categories. ... Read More
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Costa Rica Premium Beauty and Personal Care
... evident across the market as a whole, the channel’s rising penetration also reflected the fact that online purchases are more likely to be made by higher-income consumers, who comprise the core target audience for the ... Read More
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Costa Rica Skin Care
... seen dermocosmetic varieties offered by brands like La Roche-Posay, Vichy and Uriage become more widely available in the country and secure increasing amounts of space on the shelves of pharmacies, particularly those operated by chains ... Read More
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Costa Rica Oral Care
... and extensive distribution coverage. However, a number of niche-oriented brands from smaller companies have recently enjoyed growing success in this category with product types, claims and flavours that clearly differentiate them from larger competitors. Among ... Read More
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Costa Rica Hair Care
... products are considered a basic necessity by most consumers, it continued to benefit from rising demand for more innovative types with advanced formulas that claim to actively nourish and strengthen hair, repair damage caused by ... Read More
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Costa Rica Men's Grooming
... liquid soap that is suitable for cleansing the body, hands and hair, Suave Men Body & Face Wash, and a 3-in-1 body, face and post-shave lotion from Lubriderm. Beauty and personal care items offering greater ... Read More
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Costa Rica Fragrances
... former were increasing from a much lower base, premium brands were also the chief beneficiaries of improvements in confidence and purchasing power among consumers brought about by a dramatic reduction in inflationary pressures. In addition, ... Read More
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Costa Rica Baby and Child-Specific Products
... came to baby and child-specific products, in that most stores only carried a limited assortment of items from major brands. With supply chain disruption having since largely eased, by 2023 shelves were fully stocked once ... Read More
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Costa Rica Sun Care
... to slow significantly from 2022 but bolstered purchasing power among consumers. The main driver of volume sales however was an impressive increase in inbound tourist numbers, which surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Inbound ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Costa Rica
... products. Consumers in Costa Rica expect a certain quality from retail tissue products, and therefore while being cost-conscious, consumers remain hesitant about trading down. A primary concern is that cheaper goods are excessively thin; consumers ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Costa Rica
... the ageing population, which is fuelling the demand for adult incontinence products. As the elderly demographic grows, there has been a noticeable increase in the availability of these products at local retailers. Brands like Tena ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Costa Rica
... consumers are generally reluctant to switch brands. Leading players use character images on packaging to engage consumers. For example, Pampers Pull-Ups feature Mini and Mickey Mouse, providing a relatable touch for toddlers in their potty-training ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in Costa Rica
... panty liners had a VAT rate of 1% from 1 February 2023, down from the previous rate of 13%. This change was part of the Basic Basket scheme, with a VAT reduction implemented on selected ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Costa Rica
... highest inflation in over a decade, marking a significant economic shift. This inflationary trend notably influenced consumer purchasing behaviour throughout 2023. Faced with rising prices and reduced disposable incomes, consumers adopted a more pragmatic approach, ... Read More
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Wipes in Costa Rica
... Brands like Scott, for instance, have introduced wipes made from natural fibres without alcohol, appealing to eco-conscious consumers seeking gentle and sustainable options. Similarly, Saba's Sensiti-V wipes cater to individuals with sensitive skin, offering a ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Costa Rica
... a remarkable surge in tourist arrivals, registering a substantial 21% increase compared to the same period in 2022, as reported by the National Tourism Institute (ICT). This surge in tourism translated into a heightened demand ... Read More
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