Brazil

In Brazil, 2022 saw significant developments in the packaging industry, driven by changing consumer behaviour and environmental concerns. With the post-pandemic shift towards on-the-go consumption, convenience and portability becoming key…

Contrary to expectations, the national government did not advance hemp legislation for medical and industrial purposes in 2023. Instead, it opted to sidestep a potentially contentious debate, prioritising a comprehensive tax reformulation on its…

Tea, which was once a rapidly growing category in Brazil, is encountering a slowdown in its retail volume growth, due to evolving consumer preferences and economic shifts. While tea is no longer viewed as an essential commodity by some, there is…

In 2023, the hosiery category in Brazil proved resilient, as this is a fundamental and enduring investment, and a staple in the everyday wardrobe of the Brazilian population. This significance became even more apparent in the wake of the pandemic, as…

In 2023, apparel accessories in Brazil saw commendable performances across various categories, especially belts and hats/caps. These accessories, representing a diverse range of styles and trends, contributed significantly to the overall fashion…

The performance of skin care in Brazil lagged behind that of the overall beauty and personal care industry in retail current value terms in 2023, and it was the third slowest-growing category in retail current value terms in this year, after…

Cigarettes saw a strong retail volume increase in Brazil in 2023, although this was mainly due to a switch from illicit trade, rather than a strong increase in demand for tobacco products, with a decline in smoking prevalence. In 2023, cigarettes in…

Analgesics is set to maintain steady current value growth in Brazil in 2023, and will remain the largest category within OTC, with a 40% share of value sales. The consumption of analgesics is mainly related to general pain, fever, and the relief of…

In 2023, polishes recorded low retail value growth, along with negative retail volume sales, whereas in the previous two years, inflation had supported a stronger value performance. This directly relates to the negative performance of floor polish…

In 2023, home insecticides in Brazil posted a marginal improvement in terms of retail value and volume sales compared to the previous year. The most popular format of spray/aerosol insecticides recorded marginal growth, benefiting major players'…