Brazil

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…

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…

Sunglasses in Brazil experienced steady growth in 2023, and this is set to continue in 2024, in a marked improvement from the struggles faced during the pandemic years. While growth has not been as aggressive as in other categories, and sales have…

The pandemic, coupled with a surge in pet adoptions and acquisitions, drove double-digit retail current value growth for pet care in Brazil in recent years, and this is set to continue in 2024. However, the end of social isolation, a return to…

In 2023, convenience retailers in Brazil maintained retail current value growth, and also returned to growth in outlet numbers, as consumers looked to shop for essentials close to home. OXXO was one retailer which opened more stores at the end of the…

In 2023, home care in Brazil recorded high single-digit retail value growth, while decreasing inflation rates impacted the performances of all categories and several home care players. Despite previous challenges posed by supply chain disruptions…

In 2023, the banana market, the most important fruit in the category, experienced a slight expansion in some producing regions. In Bahia, there was a resurgence of agricultural lots, while in Santa Catarina, cultivation was consolidated. Despite the…

In 2023, the egg industry in Brazil experienced a robust dynamic, with an estimated national production of 52.55 billion units, an increase of up to 1% compared to the previous year. This expansion was accompanied by a notable growth in exports,…

Coffee in Brazil maintained low and stable retail volume growth annually for several years before the pandemic, despite already substantial domestic consumption. Growth eased during the pandemic, and after a year of retail volume decline for coffee…

The ongoing inflationary process that has hit the Brazilian economy in the past few years started to cool in 2023, as various food categories experienced a deflationary process for many items throughout the year. The Brazilian market context can been…