Alcoholic Drinks in Brazil

Euromonitor International's Alcoholic Drinks in Brazil market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

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Product coverage

Beer; Cider/perry; RTDs/High-strength premixes; Spirits; Wine

Executive summary

Premium products drive value sales of alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks experienced slower growth in volume terms compared to average sales over the review period. Nevertheless, the sector saw stronger growth in value terms due to progress of premium products especially in beers and whisk(e)y. Wine continued to suffer from declining sales of table wines but saw increasing volume sales of fine still light grape wines in 2008. RTDs/high strength premixes recorded the fastest growth driven by sales of spirit-based RTDs which continue to be very popular amongst young consumers.

“Lei Seca”: new regulations on drink driving

The approval of a new drink driving law that reduces the amount of alcohol consumption from 0.6 mg/litre to 0.1 mg/litre and which imposes severe penalties on drunk drivers, impacted sales of alcoholic drinks in 2008, especially in on-trade channels. Beer was the most affected as sales via on-trade channels represent the majority of the sector’s overall volume sales. The new law meant consumers had to adapt their habits and bars, while clubs and restaurants created additional services to attract consumers into their establishments.

Stiff competition in beer continues in Brazil

Strong competition continued to characterise the alcoholic drinks environment, especially among the top four players in alcoholic drinks, who are also key players in the brewing industry – AmBev, Schincariol, FEMSA and Cervejaria Petrópolis. Schincariol increased its portfolio with the acquisition of the microbrewery Eisenbahn (SC) and Cintra from AmBev. FEMSA and Cervejaria Petrópolis have also both been investing heavily in increasing their share, especially in standard lagers, competing directly with AmBev the outright leader in this category. In wine, domestic manufacturers have been battling for share with imported brands, chiefly from Chile and Uruguay. In spirits, Pernod Ricard and Diageo performed well due to growing sales of premium brands, especially imported products.

“Lei Seca” hinders sales in on-trade channels

Sales via on-trade channels were affected by the new drink driving law, which was enacted in June 2008. However, alcoholic drinks’ manufacturers remained focused on developing strategies to increase sales in bars, clubs and restaurants as margins tend to be higher. It is estimated that about two thirds of alcoholic drinks sales in Brazil take place through on-trade channels. In off-trade channels, the supermarkets/hypermarkets channel still accounts for the majority of sales, but specialist retailers have slowly been gaining share, particularly in sales of premium products such as whisk(e)y and wines.

Optimistic outlook for alcoholic drinks after approval of new laws

Despite changes in the drink driving regulations, higher tax on beer and the potential introduction of a new law that will restrict advertising of alcoholic drinks, a positive outlook is expected over the forecast period. Economic stability added to the improvement in Brazilian purchasing power. Declining unemployment and social programmes promoted by the federal government, such as the Family Grant (Bolsa Família) were also important in contributing to maintaining income levels and the overall positive outlook likely in the short-term.

Table of contents

ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN BRAZIL : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Premium products drive value sales of alcoholic drinks

“Lei Seca”: new regulations on drink driving

Stiff competition in beer continues in Brazil

“Lei Seca” hinders sales in on-trade channels

Optimistic outlook for alcoholic drinks after approval of new laws

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

New drink driving regulations impact consumer behaviour

New advertising law to be approved in alcoholic drinks

Changes to taxation of beer in 2009

The rise of the middle class fuels sales of more sophisticated beverages

Specialist retailers

Summary 1 Leading Specialist Retailers 2007

Market Merger and Acquisition Activity

Summary 2 Speculated Merger and Acquisition Activity 2007-2008

MARKET BACKGROUND

LEGISLATION

TAXATION AND DUTY LEVIES

Table 1 Taxation and Duty Levies on Alcoholic Drinks 2008

Table 2 Typical Wholesaler and Retailer Off-trade Mark-ups by Selected Sectors 2008

Table 3 Selling Margin of a Typical Domestically Produced Beer Brand 2008 - Skol

Table 4 Selling Margin of a Typical Domestically Produced Wine Brand 2008 - Almadén

Table 5 Selling Margin of a Typical Imported Wine Brand 2008 – Concha Y Toro

Table 6 Selling Margin of a Typical Domestically Produced Spirits Brand 2008 – Pirassununga 51

Table 7 Selling Margin of a Typical Imported Spirits Brand 2008 – Johnny Walker Red Label

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 8 Retail Consumer Expenditure on Alcoholic Drinks 2003-2008

MARKET DATA

Table 9 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: Total Volume 2003-2008

Table 10 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: Total Value 2003-2008

Table 11 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: % Total Volume Growth 2003-2008

Table 12 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: % Total Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 13 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: Volume 2008

Table 14 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: Value 2008

Table 15 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: % Volume 2008

Table 16 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: % Value 2008

Table 17 Company Shares of Alcoholic Drinks by Global Brand Owner 2004-2007

Table 18 Off-trade Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Distribution Format: % Value Analysis 2008

Table 19 Off-trade Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector and Distribution Format: % Volume Analysis 2008

Table 20 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: Total Volume 2008-2013

Table 21 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: Total Value 2008-2013

Table 22 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: % Total Volume Growth 2008-2013

Table 23 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: % Total Value Growth 2008-2013

DEFINITIONS

Sources

Summary 3 Research Sources

LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - BRAZIL

AMBEV - ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - BRAZIL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 4 AmBev – Cia de Brasileira de Bebidas: Key Facts

Summary 5 AmBev – Cia de Brasileira de Bebidas: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 6 AmBev – Cia de Brasileira de Bebidas: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 7 AmBev – Cia de Brasileira de Bebidas: Competitive Position 2007

CAMPARI DO BRASIL LTDA - ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - BRAZIL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 8 Campari do Brasil Ltda: Key Facts

Summary 9 Campari do Brasil Ltda: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 10 Campari do Brasil Ltda: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 11 Campari do Brasil Ltda: Competitive Position 2007

CERVEJARIA PETRóPOLIS SA - ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - BRAZIL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 12 Cervejaria Petrópolis SA: Key Facts

Summary 13 Cervejaria Petrópolis SA: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 14 Cervejaria Petrópolis SA: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 15 Cervejaria Petrópolis SA: Competitive Position 2007

CERVEJARIAS KAISER BRASIL SA - ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - BRAZIL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 16 Cervejarias Kaiser Brasil SA: Key Facts

Summary 17 Cervejarias Kaiser Brasil SA: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 18 Cervejarias Kaiser Brasil SA: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 19 Cervejarias Kaiser Brasil SA: Competitive Position 2007

CIA MüLLER DE BEBIDAS - ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - BRAZIL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 20 Cia Müller de Bebidas: Key Facts

Summary 21 Cia Müller de Bebidas: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 22 Cia Müller de Bebidas: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 23 Cia Müller de Bebidas: Competitive Position 2007

COOPERATIVA VINíCULA AURORA LTDA - ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - BRAZIL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 24 Cooperativa Vinícola Aurora Ltda: Key Facts

Summary 25 Cooperativa Vinícola Aurora Ltda: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 26 Cooperativa Vinícola Aurora Ltda: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 27 Cooperativa Vinícola Aurora Ltda: Competitive Position 2007

PERNOD RICARD BRASIL LTDA - ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - BRAZIL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 28 Pernod Ricard Brasil Ltda: Key Facts

Summary 29 Pernod Ricard Brasil Ltda: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 30 Pernod Ricard Brasil Ltda: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 31 Pernod Ricard Brasil Ltda: Competitive Position 2007

PRIMO SCHINCARIOL INDúSTRIA DE CERVEJAS E REFRIGERANTES SA - ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - BRAZIL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 32 Primo Schincariol Indústria de Cervejas e Refrigerantes Ltda: Key Facts

Summary 33 Primo Schincariol Indústria de Cervejas e Refrigerantes Ltda: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 34 Primo Schincariol Indústria de Cervejas e Refrigerantes Ltda: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 35 Primo Schincariol Indústria de Cervejas e Refrigerantes Ltda: Competitive Position 2007

VINHOS SALTON SA INDúSTRIA E COMéRCIO - ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - BRAZIL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 36 Vinhos Salton SA Indústria e Comércio: Key Facts

Summary 37 Vinhos Salton SA Indústria e Comércio: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 38 Vinhos Salton SA Indústria e Comércio: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 39 Vinhos Salton SA Indústria e Comércio: Competitive Position 2007

YPIóCA AGROINDUSTRIAL LTDA - ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - BRAZIL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 40 Ypióca Agroindustrial Ltda: Key Facts

Summary 41 Ypióca Agroindustrial Ltda: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 42 Ypióca Agroindustrial Ltda: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 43 Ypióca Agroindustrial Ltda: Competitive Position 2007

BEER IN BRAZIL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

Production, Imports and Exports

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR BACKGROUND

Lager Price Band Methodology

Summary 44 Lager by Price Band 2008

Published Data Comparisons

SECTOR DATA

Table 24 Sales of Beer by Subsector: Total Volume 2003-2008

Table 25 Sales of Beer by Subsector: Total Value 2003-2008

Table 26 Sales of Beer by Subsector: % Total Volume Growth 2003-2008

Table 27 Sales of Beer by Subsector: % Total Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 28 Sales of Beer by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: Volume 2003-2008

Table 29 Sales of Beer by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: Value 2003-2008

Table 30 Sales of Beer by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: % Volume Growth 2003-2008

Table 31 Sales of Beer by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 32 Beer: Production, Imports and Exports: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 33 Beer Exports by Country of Destination: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 34 Beer Exports by Country of Destination: Total Value 2002-2007

Table 35 Beer Imports by Country of Origin: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 36 Beer Imports by Country of Origin: Total Value 2002-2007

Table 37 Company Shares of Beer by National Brand Owner 2003-2007

Table 38 Company Shares of Beer by Global Brand Owner 2003-2007

Table 39 Brand Shares of Beer 2004-2007

Table 40 Forecast Sales of Beer by Subsector: Total Volume 2008-2013

Table 41 Forecast Sales of Beer by Subsector: Total Value 2008-2013

Table 42 Forecast Sales of Beer by Subsector: % Total Volume Growth 2008-2013

Table 43 Forecast Sales of Beer by Subsector: % Total Value Growth 2008-2013

CIDER/PERRY IN BRAZIL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

Production, Imports and Exports

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 44 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2003-2008

Table 45 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2003-2008

Table 46 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2003-2008

Table 47 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 48 On-trade vs Off-trade Sales of Cider/Perry: Volume 2003-2008

Table 49 On-trade vs Off-trade Sales of Cider/Perry: Value 2003-2008

Table 50 On-trade vs Off-trade Sales of Cider/Perry: % Volume Growth 2003-2008

Table 51 On-trade vs Off-trade Sales of Cider/Perry: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 52 Cider/Perry Production, Imports and Exports: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 53 Company Shares of Cider/Perry by National Brand Owner 2003-2007

Table 54 Company Shares of Cider/Perry by Global Brand Owner 2003-2007

Table 55 Brand Shares of Cider/Perry 2004-2007

Table 56 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2008-2013

Table 57 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2008-2013

Table 58 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2008-2013

Table 59 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2008-2013

RTDS/HIGH-STRENGTH PREMIXES IN BRAZIL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

Production, Imports and Exports

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR BACKGROUND

Published Data Comparisons

SECTOR DATA

Table 60 Sales of RTDS/High-strength Premixes by Subsector: Total Volume 2003-2008

Table 61 Sales of RTDS/High-strength Premixes by Subsector: Total Value 2003-2008

Table 62 Sales of RTDS/High-strength Premixes by Subsector: % Total Volume Growth 2003-2008

Table 63 Sales of RTDS/High-strength Premixes by Subsector: % Total Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 64 On-trade vs Off-trade Sales of RTDS/High-strength Premixes: Volume 2003-2008

Table 65 On-trade vs Off-trade Sales of RTDS/High-strength Premixes: Value 2003-2008

Table 66 On-trade vs Off-trade Sales of RTDS/High-strength Premixes: % Volume Growth 2003-2008

Table 67 On-trade vs Off-trade Sales of RTDS/High-strength Premixes: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 68 Company Shares of RTDS/High-strength Premixes by Global Brand Owner 2003-2007

Table 69 Company Shares of RTDS/High-strength Premixes by National Brand Owner 2003-2007

Table 70 Brand Shares of RTDS/High-strength Premixes 2004-2007

Table 71 Forecast Sales of RTDS/High-strength Premixes by Subsector: Total Volume 2008-2013

Table 72 Forecast Sales of RTDS/High-strength Premixes by Subsector: Total Value 2008-2013

Table 73 Forecast Sales of RTDS/High-strength Premixes by Subsector: % Total Volume Growth 2008-2013

Table 74 Forecast Sales of RTDS/High-strength Premixes by Subsector: % Total Value Growth 2008-2013

WINE IN BRAZIL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

Production, Imports and Exports

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

Published Data Comparisons

SECTOR DATA

Table 75 Sales of Wine by Subsector: Total Volume 2003-2008

Table 76 Sales of Wine by Subsector: Total Value 2003-2008

Table 77 Sales of Wine by Subsector: % Total Volume Growth 2003-2008

Table 78 Sales of Wine by Subsector: % Total Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 79 Sales of Wine by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: Volume 2003-2008

Table 80 Sales of Wine by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: Value 2003-2008

Table 81 Sales of Wine by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: % Volume Growth 2003-2008

Table 82 Sales of Wine by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 83 Volume Sales of Still Red Wine by Price Segment 2003-2008

Table 84 Volume Sales of Still White Wine by Price Segment 2003-2008

Table 85 Volume Sales of Still Rosé Wine by Price Segment 2003-2008

Table 86 Volume Sales of Other Sparkling Wine by Price Segment 2003-2008

Table 87 Sales of Still Red Wine by Grape/Varietal Type 2003-2008

Table 88 Sales of Still White Wine by Grape/Varietal Type 2003-2008

Table 89 Sales of Still Rosé Wine by Grape/Varietal Type 2003-2008

Table 90 Sales of Still Red Wine by Quality Classification 2003-2008

Table 91 Sales of Still White Wine by Quality Classification 2003-2008

Table 92 Sales of Still Rosé Wine by Quality Classification 2003-2008

Table 93 Wine Production, Imports and Exports: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 94 Wine Exports by Country of Destination: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 95 Wine Exports by Country of Destination: Total Value 2002-2007

Table 96 Wine Imports by Country of Origin: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 97 Wine Imports by Country of Origin: Total Value 2002-2007

Table 98 Company Shares of Still Light Grape Wine by National Brand Owner 2003-2007

Table 99 Company Shares of Still Light Grape Wine by Global Brand Owner 2003-2007

Table 100 Brand Shares of Still Light Grape Wine 2004-2007

Table 101 Company Shares of Champagne by National Brand Owner 2004-2007

Table 102 Company Shares of Champagne by Global Brand Owner 2004-2007

Table 103 Brand Shares of Champagne 2004-2007

Table 104 Company Shares of Other Sparkling Wine by National Brand Owner 2003-2007

Table 105 Company Shares of Other Sparkling Wine by Global Brand Owner 2003-2007

Table 106 Brand Shares of Other Sparkling Wine 2004-2007

Table 107 Company Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth by National Brand Owner 2004-2007

Table 108 Company Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth by Global Brand Owner 2004-2007

Table 109 Brand Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth 2004-2007

Table 110 Company Shares of Non-grape Wine by National Brand Owner 2004-2007

Table 111 Company Shares of Non-grape Wine by Global Brand Owner 2004-2007

Table 112 Brand Shares of Non-grape Wine 2004-2007

Table 113 Forecast Sales of Wine by Subsector: Total Volume 2008-2013

Table 114 Forecast Sales of Wine by Subsector: Total Value 2008-2013

Table 115 Forecast Sales of Wine by Subsector: % Total Volume Growth 2008-2013

Table 116 Forecast Sales of Wine by Subsector: % Total Value Growth 2008-2013

SPIRITS IN BRAZIL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

Production, Imports and Exports

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR BACKGROUND

Vodka, gin and other blended Scotch whisky price band methodology

Published Data Comparisons

SECTOR DATA

Table 117 Sales of Spirits by Subsector: Total Volume 2003-2008

Table 118 Sales of Spirits by Subsector: Total Value 2003-2008

Table 119 Sales of Spirits by Subsector: % Total Volume Growth 2003-2008

Table 120 Sales of Spirits by Subsector: % Total Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 121 Sales of Spirits by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: Volume 2003-2008

Table 122 Sales of Spirits by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: Value 2003-2008

Table 123 Sales of Spirits by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: % Volume Growth 2003-2008

Table 124 Sales of Spirits by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 125 Sales of Other Blended Scotch Whisky by Premium/Super-premium Split 2003-2008

Table 126 Sales of Gin by Premium/Super-premium Split 2003-2008

Table 127 Sales of Vodka by Premium/Super-premium Split 2003-2008

Table 128 Sales of Flavoured vs Non-flavoured Vodka 2003-2008

Table 129 Spirits Exports by Country of Destination: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 130 Spirits Exports by Country of Destination: Total Value 2002-2007

Table 131 Spirits Imports by Country of Origin: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 132 Spirits Imports by Country of Origin: Total Value 2002-2007

Table 133 Whisk(e)y Production, Imports and Exports: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 134 Brandy & Cognac Production, Imports and Exports: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 135 Vodka Production, Imports and Exports: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 136 Gin Production, Imports and Exports: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 137 Rum Production, Imports and Exports: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 138 Liqueurs Production: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 139 Other Spirits Production: Total Volume 2002-2007

Table 140 Company Shares of Spirits by National Brand Owner 2003-2007

Table 141 Company Shares of Spirits by Global Brand Owner 2003-2007

Table 142 Brand Shares of Spirits 2004-2007

Table 143 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Subsector: Total Volume 2008-2013

Table 144 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Subsector: Total Value 2008-2013

Table 145 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Subsector: % Total Volume Growth 2008-2013

Table 146 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Subsector: % Total Value Growth 2008-2013