It has been reported that six out of ten bottles of liquor consumed in Costa Rica are of illegal origin, and this situation has been attributed to the heavy tax on alcoholic beverages in the country.
An investigation published by Crhoy.com details the figures on the market of illegal alcoholic beverages in Costa Rica.The document concludes that between 2014 and 2017 the value of the illicit liquor market has grown almost 50%.
Increased purchasing power has triggered the consumption of coffee in the leading producers in the world, Colombia, Brazil and Vietnam, raising its international price.
The three countries which together produce 60% of the grains consumed in the world, are increasing their local consumption of coffee, putting pressure on the export supply and raising grain prices around the world.
Male grooming products increased by 36% between 2008 and 2013.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Trends in Beauty Market in Mexico.
The market for personal care and cosmetics in Mexico ended 2013 with sales of $10,843,000, which placed it in tenth position in the world below markets such as France, Russia and Italy, according to Euromonitor International.
Organic and natural pet foods are the most in demand globally.
Natural and organic pet food has had great growth in the market. Between 2002-2012 premium brands increased their share by 68%, according to statistics provided by Euromonitor International.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Greater awareness of health issues is affecting pet owners who are opting for organic or natural pet foods made from fresh products and which do not contain preservatives.
In countries such as the U.S. and Switzerland, consumers prefer dark chocolate, driving up demand for cocoa worldwide.
According to market research by Euromonitor International, the value of a kilogram of chocolate in the United States reached a record high of $12.25 this year, up by 45% compared to the amount reported in 2007.
The increase in price has occurred because of a shortage of cocoa beans, which are roasted and ground to produce chocolate. It has even been forecast that the supply this year will not be enough to meet demand, mainly due to a drought in West Africa, where 70% of cocoa beans are produced.
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