Around the world, consumers are responding to COVID-19 by social distancing, working remotely when possible, and staying home.
Following up on our U.S. survey to better understand the effects of the pandemic on consumer habits and attitudes, the Cotton Incorporated Corporate Strategy & Insights department posed a series of questions to 500 consumers in Mexico.
59% of consumers say they feel “very afraid these days.”
Survey 1 – March 24-25, 2020
Age Range Concerned About COVID-19
24% – Age 14-24
49% – Age 25-44
49% – Age 45+
Consumer Spending Habits
50% are spending more than before.
21% are spending less than before.
29% are spending about the same as before.
Future Spending
72% expect this experience to change the way they shop in the future.
Online Spending
26% are shopping online more than before.
Survey 2 – April 28-29, 2020
Age Range Concerned About COVID-19
49% – Age 14-24
71% – Age 25-44
73% – Age 45+
Consumer Spending Habits
47% are spending more than before.
32% are spending less than before.
17% are spending about the same as before.
Future Spending
80% expect this experience to change the way they shop in the future.
Online Spending
37% are shopping online more than before.
Gender Gap
Gender Gap Concerned About COVID-19
64% – Women
55% – Men
Masks As Protection
84% look to face masks to protect them.
89% likely to look for cotton in face masks.
Saving & Spending
During the pandemic, consumers are more conscious about saving money.
85% of consumers are trying to limit the money they spend.
Largest Categories for Extra Spending
58% – Groceries
57% – Household supplies
Consumers Are Seeking Out Comfort
54% are cooking more often.
32% are eating comfort food more often.
66% are wearing comfortable clothes.
47% just want to curl up in a cozy bed.
Comfortable & Safe Clothing Materials
Consumers rate clothing made from cotton as the most comfortable as well as the safest.
Cotton – Comfort: 72% | Safety: 67%
Spandex – Comfort: 29% | Safety: 26%
Polyester – Comfort: 24% | Safety: 29%
Rayon/Viscose – Comfort: 19% | Safety: 21%
Shopping for Clothes
80% of consumers plan to purchase clothing in the next 3 months.
Clothing Items Consumers Plan to Purchase
53% – Intimate apparel
52% – Denim jeans
47% – T-shirts
47% – Casual pants
Online vs. Physical Store
68% will buy more clothing online in the future.
64% excited to shop for clothes in physical stores.
Online Activities
Consumers are spending extra time online doing the following:
69% are reading and/or watching the news.
68% are watching videos on platforms such as Facebook.
65% are streaming movies or TV shows.
Download the Surveys
- Download COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in Mexico: Wave 1 Survey.
- Download COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in Mexico: Wave 2 Survey.