Brazil

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Colour cosmetics not only grew in Brazil in current value terms in 2023, but also surpassed its pre-COVID-19 level of sales. A significant driver of this growth was lip products, which had lost relevance during the mask-wearing period, but saw…

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…

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…

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…

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…