Brazil

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

Gardening saw an acceleration of current value growth in Brazil in 2022, over and above the high growth it witnessed in the previous two years. Gardening became an important hobby for Brazilians during the pandemic, when increased time spent at home…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

This briefing examines how the wood commodity is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of wood supply and consumption. The report also provides data and analysis for wood prices, imports, exports and top consuming industries as…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

Home and garden in Brazil saw a marked acceleration in current value growth in 2022, with a double-digit increase. However, a significant proportion of this growth can be attributed to rising inflation and price increases caused by higher materials…

Although inflation and rising prices drove home furnishings in Brazil to see growth in current value terms in 2022, sales declined in value terms at constant 2022 prices, and sales remained lower than the pre-pandemic level by this measure. However,…

Decorative paint saw the most dynamic current value growth of all home improvement categories in 2022. Furthermore, the category also saw growth in value terms at constant 2022 prices, and sales were higher than before the pandemic (2019) by this…

Homewares saw only limited current value growth in Brazil in 2022, mostly because consumers’ priorities changed in terms of their spending. After two years of increased focus on the home, on renovations, and beautifying one’s living space due to the…