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Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Brazil. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Tourist visitor levels in Brazil were continuing to recover in 2023, despite global macroeconomic pressures such as high inflation and the rapid escalation of living costs. There were 5.5 million inbound arrivals in Brazil in 2023, up from 3.6…
Following years of pandemic-related restrictions and industry uncertainties, 2023 marks the definitive resurgence of travel and tourism in Brazil. The World Health Organization has officially declared the end of the Public Health Emergency of…
Sugar confectionery saw a flat performance in retail volume terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. However, this represented a significant improvement from 2020 and 2021, when the category saw a slump in demand, due to limited…
Home video in Brazil has been badly affected by global price increases, especially considering high inflation in Brazil, which contributed to the decline of the category in 2022 (and also expected in 2023) even as it experienced a temporary sales…
In 2022, premium beauty and personal care in Brazil increased by a rapid 23% in current value terms, diverging significantly from the growth observed in the mass segment, of 12%. In 2023, this gap narrowed. Growth in premium beauty and personal care…
2023 saw a notable increase in retail current value sales of baby and child-specific products in Brazil, reflecting the broader growth of the beauty and personal care industry. While 2022 was marked by significant growth in essential care categories…
Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence continued to experience steady volume and current value growth in Brazil in 2023, despite economic challenges. However, the category faced significant hurdles, particularly in health units, where a shortage of…
The price of rice, pasta, and noodles in Brazil over 2022 was mainly impacted by worldwide production challenges, international trade, freight constraints and local macroeconomic outcomes. The cost-of-living crisis as a result of inflation placed…
In soft drinks in Brazil, multifaceted evolution is underway. The landscape is shaped by a drive towards sustainability and logistical efficiency, as companies seek differentiation amidst the strong competition. Sustainability initiatives span water…
Energy drinks is set to maintain dynamic off-trade volume growth in 2023. Red Bull and Monster Energy both have ample distribution across Brazil, which is expected to maintain their positions as the two biggest brands in energy drinks in off-trade…
Brazilians are well-acquainted with dividing payments into instalments, a practice prevalent in both traditional retail credit (known as "crediário") and credit card payments. The compounding effects of inflation, a challenging job market, and…
In June 2023, the percentage of households carrying outstanding debts in Brazil rose by a 0.2 percentage point, reaching a total of 78.5%, the highest level since November 2022. Among these households, 18.5% considered themselves heavily burdened…
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.
Driven by the easing of inflationary pressures and the good performances of the largest categories, traditional toys and games in Brazil registered strong current value growth in 2023. In particular, games and puzzles managed to expand its customer…
Consumer foodservice in Brazil is mostly dominated by independent operators, with independent players holding 98% share of foodservice outlets in 2023 overall. This demonstrates opportunities for expansion to national and foreign chains. Small…
The recent trajectory of edible oils in Brazil brings with it dynamics influenced by both the consumption of a product predominantly manufactured abroad, such as olive oil, and by its commodity-like characteristics, as seen in soy oil. The average…
Strong environmental awareness and solid recycling habits lead to almost half of consumers identifying as Zero Wasters, reflected in their sustainable shopping decisions. Over half of Zero Wasters are willing to invest more in sustainable products,…
Both retail volume and value sales of microwaves are improving in 2023 compared to the previous year. Holding lower share overall, built-in microwaves is experiencing a more impressive performance, driven by higher average prices and strategies to…
Concentrates is a category that was historically able to leverage and increase sales during times of crisis, as a cheap substitute for juice. Therefore, the scenario of high inflation Brazilians have faced in 2023 seemed to be an indicator of strong…
In 2023, bottled water has experienced a significant shift towards sustainability. A notable development was the introduction of Mamba Water, an innovative brand committed to eliminating plastic use by providing mineral water in cans. This move…
One notable historical factor contributing to the popularity of store cards in Brazil is the ease of acquisition. Typically, consumers can swiftly register for a store card in-store, a process often completed in five minutes or less. This…
Retail sales of luxury goods in Brazil increased by 3% in current value terms to reach BRL38.7 billion in 2023. This development was predominantly characterised by a focus on recovery and a return to normal consumer behaviour in the post-pandemic…
Retail sales of snacks in Brazil registered a buoyant performance in current value terms in 2023, with savoury snacks and chocolate confectionery leading the way. However, this was partially due to inflationary pressures, as growth was more moderate…
Retail sales of ice cream in Brazil registered a decline in volume terms in 2023, albeit to a lesser extent than the previous year. This was partially due to rising production, storage and transportation costs, which manufacturers passed onto…
Tablets remained the leading format within chocolate confectionery in terms of retail value in 2023, having overtaken boxed assortments earlier in the review period. Moreover the former led growth within the category, continuing the trend of the…
The global economic crisis and its ripple effects in Brazil led to decreases in both retail volume and current value terms for mobile phones in 2022, and this is set to continue in 2023. As consumers have tightened their belts and prioritised their…
Headphones experienced dynamic retail volume growth in Brazil in 2022, and this is set to continue in 2023, driven primarily by the increasing popularity of True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds and, to a lesser extent, wireless headbands. As more…
Dairy products and alternatives with health and wellness claims have benefited from greater consumer interest in certain specific attributes provided by such products. One of the most significant health and wellness trends in dairy products and…
Cigars in Brazil saw a double-digit retail volume decline in 2023, which can be attributed to consumers shifting their purchases to international markets. With the resurgence of international travel from 2022, Brazilian producers faced increased…
Appliances and electronics specialists saw current value growth in Brazil in 2023, finally recovering to the pre-pandemic level of sales. One positive factor was the higher temperatures driving sales of air treatment products. However, the channel…
Apparel and footwear specialists maintained growth in current value terms in Brazil in 2023, as well as in outlet numbers. Value sales finally returned to the pre-pandemic level, although the same could not be said of outlet numbers. Lojas Renner…
Amid the constraints imposed by the impacts of the pandemic, rising inflation, the devaluation of the Brazilian real against the US dollar, and successive restrictions in various global supply chains, players have had to concentrate their efforts on…
El Niño hit Brazil and with its hotter temperatures and rain, and greening was able to spread at a faster rate than in previous years, impairing the quality and quantity of oranges produced in Brazil. Although this seems like an isolated event,…
When presented with a choice between a credit card and a card offering credit card-like functionality but without revolving credit, most Brazilians opt for the former. This inclination is rooted in a fundamental factor hindering charge cards from…
With the ongoing disruptions in the global supply chain, the impact of rising prices on the Brazilian dairy production chain echoed through virtually all dairy categories in 2022, albeit at a much slower rate than seen in 2021. Production costs in…
Amongst the key categories within dairy, cheese stands out as one of the primary products derived from pure milk. Given its significance in the dairy chain, this category has been one of the most affected by significant structural changes imposed on…
The tourism sector in Brazil is experiencing a more favourable outlook in 2023, after the World Health Organization declared the end of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern related to COVID-19. In June 2023, the National Health…
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…
In traditional and connected watches in Brazil, the year 2023 unfolded against the backdrop of a recovering yet nuanced economic and social environment. As the country grappled with the aftermath of pandemic-induced uncertainties, the category…
After significant declines the previous year, retail value sales of freestanding dishwashers are experiencing double-digit growth in 2023, benefiting major category players such as Midea, Electrolux, Britânia Eletrodomésticos and Whirlpool SA. While…
Consumer appliances in Brazil reflect macroeconomic effects observed since 2022, especially in the beginning of the year. Since 2022, increased consumer indebtedness has led to growing price-sensitivity and budget constraints, especially towards…
RTD tea in Brazil has been seeing the launch of innovative products that cater to ever-evolving consumer preferences. An example of this is Interfood Importação, which introduced Supernova Sweet Kombucha Pink Lemonade, which offers a sweeter and less…
Despite constant discussion on the benefits of breastfeeding, milk formula has increased its market size constantly in Brazil, with manufacturers offering a wide range of options for children. The historic growth and change in infant feeding have…
Brazil's automotive industry struggles despite the semiconductor crisis ending. SUVs and crossovers sees growth, but demand for light vehicles lags behind pre-pandemic levels. Recent market developments may foment both electric (EV) and autonomous…
As inflation impacted the Brazilian economy, the price of milk experienced a significant increase, leading to up to an 80% hike. This surge in prices put pressure on the disposable incomes of Brazilian consumers, making milk unaffordable for many…
Although the initial forecast for 2022 was for slow growth in volume sales, the reality of that year was more complex and challenging than previously expected. 2020 showed a huge increase in sales of computers and peripherals, and growth continued in…
Local consumers increasingly seek the ability to utilise pre-paid cards in digital domains, spanning online shopping, food delivery services, and ride-hailing platforms. Brazilians also aspire to utilise pre-paid cards in diverse contexts, including…
Demand for small cooking appliances in Brazil continues to notably rise in 2023, with light fryers, rice cookers, hard pod coffee machines and espresso coffee machines particularly strong growth drivers. Among soft growth drivers, the demand relates…
In Brazil, the retail volume declines experienced by air treatment products since 2020 are starting to ease, with some formats recording positive growth in 2023. However, there is still declining demand for window air conditioners, dehumidifiers and…