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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.
2023 was a benchmark year for post-pandemic life in Brazilian foodservice, including limited-service restaurants, as it was completely free from health restrictions. The World Health Organization declared the end of the Public Health Emergency of…
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…
Other pet food in Brazil is set to maintain low retail volume growth and higher current value growth in 2024. Growth is being driven by product innovation across various categories, offering diverse attributes for different types of pets. Meanwhile,…
Self-service cafeterias in Brazil is a particularly important foodservice channel for local consumers during the lunch hour, since this meal is considered the most important of the day for much of the population. Brazilians generally prioritise a…
The year 2023 was marked by a unique dynamic in the sugar market in Brazil, characterised by significant changes in prices, production, and consumption of the sweetener. Throughout the 2023/24 sugarcane season, the average prices of crystal sugar…
The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…
Men’s grooming saw double-digit retail current value growth in 2023, with this increase once again driven primarily by the men’s fragrances category. The share of men’s fragrances within overall men’s grooming is significantly higher in Brazil (62%)…
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…
Nappies/diapers/pants saw low retail volume growth in 2023, along with more dynamic current value growth. Brazil finds itself navigating a complex economic and social landscape, characterised by shifting demographics and evolving consumer behaviours.…
In 2023, Brazil found itself in its first official year of normalcy after the global pandemic. As the nation navigated the complexities of economic and social recovery, bags and luggage became a reflection of collective resilience and evolving…
Brazilians’ general health awareness was rising even before COVID-19, but this was accelerated by the pandemic. Moreover, the high levels of sugar, fat, and salt in packaged food were heightened following the introduction of new legislation in the…
Bath and shower in Brazil saw solid retail current value growth in 2023. Bar soap showed the best performance for a second year, with a double-digit increase. As this category accounts for 74% of overall value sales in bath and shower, it ended up…
Retail adult incontinence was the shining star of retail hygiene in Brazil in 2023, experiencing remarkable growth in both retail volume and current value terms. Key players such as Essity do Brasil and Ever Green Indústria e Comércio Ltda, amongst…
Home products specialists maintained low growth in outlet numbers and stronger growth in current value terms in Brazil in 2023. However, not all players performed well. In April 2023, the partners in Tok & Stok – the private equity fund Carlyle and…
Although the number of outlets in general merchandise stores saw a slight rise in Brazil in 2023, current value sales saw a significant (double-digit) decline. With the accounting inconsistencies of Americanas in recent years coming to light at the…
The Americanas scandal of accounting inconsistencies, which emerged at the start of 2023, undoubtedly caused a certain amount of noise in Brazilian retail; felt in both offline and online sales, both of which saw a slowing of growth in 2023. However,…
Street stalls/kiosks in Brazil remained highly fragmented in 2023, marked by the diversification of offers in terms of products, and by the strong presence of small and independent players. In relation to menus, the channel includes players that…
Fish and seafood consumption has been expanding due to investments in production capacity and techniques. This has resulted in productivity gains in the country's major farms. Tilapia stands out among farmed fish, gaining prominence on Brazilian…
Nescau from Nestlé is set to remain the leading brand in other hot drinks in retail value terms in 2023, and also increase its share of sales. The company expanded its Nescau portfolio with the launch of Nescau Extra Cacao 30% and 60% variants. These…
With the easing of inflation and the full reopening of the country, toys and games in Brazil registered strong current value growth in 2023. Both traditional toys and games and video games saw growth, although video games saw a much stronger…