Demand for other hot drinks in Chile continued to decline in 2025, driven mainly by falling sales of flavoured powder drinks traditionally consumed by children. Lower milk consumption, declining birth rates, and rising health concerns over sugar and artificial additives have weakened this category. ...

Despite economic pressures prompting cautious spending, health and premium trends continued to shape choices. Tea remained the most consumed hot drink, benefiting from its affordability and healthy image, though overall performance stagnated. Coffee recorded marginal volume growth, led by fresh form ...

In 2025, coffee prices in Chile surged due to climate change impacts, including droughts and irregular rainfall, which reduced crop yields and drove up green coffee costs. This led to higher retail prices and double-digit current value growth, though volume sales slowed, with instant coffee performi ...

Tea remains Chile’s most consumed hot drink, reflecting its cultural importance. However, the category has faced stagnation, with coffee gaining ground through premium offerings. Black tea dominates, mainly with tea bags, but demand declined post-pandemic. In contrast, fruit/herbal tea and green tea ...

Cooking ingredients and meals witnessed slower growth in volume and value terms over 2025, shaped by economic pressures, evolving consumer priorities, and a growing demand for convenience and flavour innovation. Persistent inflation and rising utility (electricity) costs have led to ongoing caution ...

Edible oils in Chile has witnessed slower value growth in 2025, denoting weaker consumer demand compared to recent years. During the first half of the year, consumption displayed some dynamism, but growth decelerated in the second half, reflecting more cautious and price-driven spending behaviour. H ...

Sauces, dips, and condiments in Chile maintained healthy growth in 2025, continuing the same trajectory observed in the previous year. Category performance is primarily driven by sauces and herbs and spices, which remain central to the category’s expansion. As Chilean consumers embrace home cooking ...

The sweet spreads category in Chile is enjoying steady growth in 2025, driven by the continued dynamism of honey. The rising consumer interest in natural and perceived healthier products has supported the sales performance of honey. By contrast, other segments such as spreads and jams and preserves ...

Meals and soups in Chile witnessed a return to volume growth in 2025, as demand for ready meals recovered following several challenging years. Consumers are embracing the convenience of both products to support busy lifestyles, although affordability still remains key. Euromonitor International's Me ...