Brazil

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…

Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene endured significant sales fluctuations in recent years, mirroring the economic and social challenges facing the nation. The onset of the pandemic dealt a severe blow to the category as businesses shuttered and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Baked goods in Brazil during 2022 was impacted by higher input prices that were also observed in different consumer goods categories, especially for wheat prices, freight constraints and other inputs. Although Brazilian wheat production recorded…

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…

In 2023, Brazil returned to the ranks of the world’s 10 largest economies, rising from 11th to ninth place. This renewed dynamism in the global economic landscape was also reflected in the beauty and personal care industry. After a prolonged period…

In 2022, bar soap remained the biggest product area in beauty and personal care packaging in Brazil. The main pack type used for bar soap is flexible paper, which accounts for more than half of the packaging unit volumes in this category. However, it…

After several years of consistent solid growth, driven by new consumption occasions, innovation, and premiumisation, a hangover seemed to hit Brazil’s prolific beer category, with a strong slowdown in total volume growth in 2023. There are a plethora…

The Belém in Brazil report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…