Brazil

Brazil’s political landscape is more stable, which is reflected in slight improvement in economic freedom, although government finances have worsened. The economy will moderate further, but inflationary pressures have subsided and the foreign…

The São Paulo in Brazil report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Rio de Janeiro in Brazil report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…

This report provides valuable insights into product innovation in Brazil, analysing data from Euromonitor’s Innovation platform. The report covers the Food and Beverage categories, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand launch activity.

In 2023, wine in Brazil maintained a similar performance to 2021 and 2022, with decreasing total volume sales, driven purely by the continued poor performance of still red wine in the country. This is due consumers’ lack of interest in the category,…

Glass jars continue to lead the packaging of honey in Brazil, preferred by prominent brands such as Mel Tropical and Bee Seasonal. This trend is driven in part by the association of glass with premium quality, which appeals to consumers looking for…

Total volume growth of spirits in Brazil remained in positive territory in 2023, but saw a significant slowdown. One factor contributing to this slowdown was the fact that after several years of solid total volume growth in Brazil, more premium…

In 2023, the packaging unit volumes of sauces, dips and condiments in Brazil continued to grow, driven by factors such as increasing demand for convenient and diverse food options on the back of changing consumer preferences and urbanisation, which…

RTDs in Brazil maintained continued, although slower, total volume growth in 2023. The main development seen in RTDs in 2023 was the newfound focus of such products, with a slower increase for malt-based RTDs, which often offer a very similar flavour…

Flexible plastic remains the dominant packaging choice for chilled processed meat in Brazil. This packaging format is favoured due to its versatility, accommodating a wide range of pack sizes and conforming efficiently to various product shapes. Its…

Processed fruit and vegetables packaging continued to grow in Brazil in 2023,. Consumers are increasingly looking for convenient and ready-to-eat food options, but also appreciate the extended shelf life that comes with processed fruit and…

Brick liquid cartons are the dominant packaging choice for plant-based milk in Brazil, mirroring their dominance in the packaging of traditional drinking milk products. Leading players such as NoMoo leverage this packaging solution extensively. The…

Plastic pouches, already the preferred packaging solution for dried ready meals in Brazil, continued gaining share in 2023. The growing popularity of this packaging type can be attributed to several key factors. Plastic pouches are known for their…

Given Brazil’s equatorial and tropical climate, the country faces unique challenges in food packaging. The high temperatures and frequent rainfall necessitate packaging solutions that prioritise product preservation. Brick liquid cartons, renowned…

Flexible plastic continues to be the preferred packaging material for confectionery products in Brazil, utilised extensively by the leading players in this category. This material's versatility is crucial in accommodating various portion sizes,…

Cider/perry returned to growth in total volume sales in Brazil in 2023. It is important to understand consumer behaviour during times of high inflation in Brazil, including the inflationary situation from 2020, which continued, although to a lesser…

After several years of consistent solid growth, driven by new consumption occasions, innovation, and premiumisation, a hangover seemed to hit Brazil’s prolific beer category, with a strong slowdown in total volume growth in 2023. There are a plethora…

While plastic pouches have been gaining share in the category, composite containers continue to be the most widely used packaging format in dried baby food in Brazil, utilised extensively by leading brands such as Nestlé. These containers combine…

2023 was a more challenging year for alcoholic drinks in Brazil, which had shown resilience and solid total volume growth over 2020-2022 despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, total volume decreases were experienced across mid-priced lager,…

In 2023, cigarettes remained the primary tobacco category in Brazil. The solid retail volume growth seen by cigarettes in 2023 was mainly indicative of the dynamics surrounding illicit trade, rather than a strong increase in demand for tobacco…