Brazil

The briefing introduces the 2022 Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Index which has been produced for 37 countries globally. The index seeks to assess the readiness of each country across four key pillars: Market Maturity, Income and Spending,…

In its second edition, the EV Readiness Index 2023 indicates the best prepared markets for the electric vehicle (EV) transition. This follows growing EV take-up, with new electric passenger car registrations set to reach 20% of total registrations…

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…

Eye care is expected to maintain positive momentum in both volume and current value terms in Brazil in 2023. A lasting long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been increased screen time, which has driven demand for eye drops across virtually…

Eyewear in Brazil has navigated a complex socioeconomic landscape in 2023 and 2024, marked by both local and global challenges. Post-pandemic recovery saw Brazil grappling with high inflation rates up until 2022, which significantly eroded consumers’…

In 2023, Brazil's finance industry is undergoing rapid transformations driven by an expanding banked population, digitalisation, and advancements in open finance. Concurrently, consumers are increasingly turning to credit in the face of adverse…

Although growth in current value terms slowed significantly in fine wines/champagne and spirits in Brazil in 2023, and even slipped into decline in volume and real value terms (at constant 2023 prices), this followed two years of very dynamic growth,…

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…

Demand for food preparation appliances has marginally improved in 2023 compared to the previous year, strongly influenced by the performances of blenders and mixers. On the other hand, centrifugal juicers and other preparation appliances continue to…

The briefing examines how the food, beverages and tobacco industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of food, beverages and tobacco output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports,…

Ageing, urbanisation and migration continue to be major factors shaping the global population. The number of seniors around the world kept expanding in 2021 and is expected to grow further in the years to 2040. The number of small children is…

In 2023, Brazil experienced a challenging economic landscape, shaped by the lingering impacts of the global economic crisis and the ominous shadow of high inflation. A continued surge in footwear prices due to the economic downturn, fuelled by…