Category: Consumer Goods
Costa Rica Consumer Goods
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Costa Rica Men's Grooming
... 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 versatility ... Read More
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Costa Rica Baby and Child-Specific Products
... 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 again. ... Read More
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Costa Rica Beauty and Personal Care
... 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 annual ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Costa Rica
... 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, favouring ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Costa Rica
... 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 for ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Costa Rica
... 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 are ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Costa Rica
... 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 journey. ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in Costa Rica
... 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 essential ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Costa Rica
... 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 are ... Read More
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Wipes in Costa Rica
... 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 versatile ... Read More
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South and Central America: Pet Food Market - Analysis, Size, Trends, Consumption, and Forecast
... American pet food market, the impact of COVID-19 on it, and a forecast for the market development in the medium term. The report provides a strategic analysis of the pet food market in South and ... Read More
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Costa Rica Hotels Market Size by Rooms (Total, Occupied, Available), Revenues, Customer Type (Business and Leisure), Hotel Categories (Budget, Midscale, Upscale, Luxury), and Forecast to 2026
... guest services, typically with a continuous staff presence) market have seen moderate change in the recent years and is also expected to evolve in similar fashion in the near future. The report Costa Rica Hotels ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Costa Rica
... India and South Korea via the Colón Free Trade Zone in Panama. These are transported to Costa Rica by land through Paso Canoas or by sea, before being sold through traditional retailers. Typically, such products ... Read More
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Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Costa Rica
... tax on vapers, as well as e-liquids and electronic devices used for vaping. In addition, consumers are no longer able to use these products in public places such as shopping centres, casinos, nightclubs, bars, restaurants ... Read More
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Tobacco in Costa Rica
... 2022 with Costa Rica's inflation ranking the highest in the Central American region. Inflationary pressures spiked in the second quarter of 2022 with the increased cost of living putting pressure on many consumers to focus ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Costa Rica
... American tourists are a key consumer base for cigars and cigarillos in Costa Rica. Cuban cigars are considered a “forbidden fruit” among American tourists and those who enjoy smoking cigars often indulge themselves when holidaying ... Read More
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Wearing Apparel Market in Costa Rica to 2027
... historic data from 2019 to 2022 and forecasts until 2027 which makes the report an invaluable resource for business leaders, decision-makers, consultants, analysts, and other people looking for key industry data in a readily accessible ... Read More
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Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Costa Rica
... and personal care are therefore offering new volume sizes for certain products, while shrinking other packages in order to keep price increases to a minimum. New sizes are especially apparent in shampoo and conditioner (Sedal, ... Read More
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Colour Cosmetics in Costa Rica
... an aggressive strategy and wide variety of colours and options, including Nature Strong and Gel. OPI products can now be found near the cash registers at Fresh Market, in the cosmetic aisle at Automercado, and ... Read More
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Sun Care in Costa Rica
... 2022, driving category growth in the year. As of the first semester of 2022, Costa Rica received 71% of tourists registered in 2019, according to the National Tourism Institute (ICT). Tourists often shop for sun ... Read More
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Bath and Shower in Costa Rica
... bar soap. The pandemic pushed consumers away from soap, as they did not want to use a product that someone else had already used and this behaviour continued in 2022. Body wash/shower gel is also ... Read More
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Fragrances in Costa Rica
... This is driving healthy current value and volume growth in fragrances in the year. Fragrances are also often given as gifts and have therefore also benefited from the resumption of parties and celebrations in 2022. ... Read More
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Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Costa Rica
... Lancôme, L’Occitane, and Clinique as they directly address specific skin issues. While premium skin care brands continue to be available in department stores and smaller shops, dermocosmetic brands have become increasingly available in pharmacies and ... Read More
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Baby and Child-Specific Products in Costa Rica
... introduced larger bottles for body washes and shampoos for their respective Johnson’s Baby and Huggies brands. Johnson’s Baby Shampoo is now available in 750ml bottles, whilst Huggies products now also come in 600ml bottles. This ... Read More
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Depilatories in Costa Rica
... to be non-essential and easily substitutable items. Consumers often use regular bar soap or shower gel instead of these products in order to save money. Private label and lower-priced products could therefore perform well in ... Read More
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