Brazil

Rigid bottles remained dominant across soft drinks packaging in Brazil, which is expected to continue over the forecast period. The success of this pack type is driven by its affordability, durability and convenience over alternatives, such as glass…

Flexible packaging remained the dominant pack type in the biggest hot drinks category, coffee, in Brazil in 2023, which is expected to continue to be the case throughout the forecast period. As with most other pack types, flexible packaging was…

In Brazil, 2022 saw significant developments in the packaging industry, driven by changing consumer behaviour and environmental concerns. With the post-pandemic shift towards on-the-go consumption, convenience and portability becoming key…

The briefing examines how the pulp commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on pulp price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity-consuming…

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…

The packaging of jams and preserves was recording the strongest growth in Brazil’s sweet spreads market in 2022, helped by increasing interest in health and natural products among consumers. Jams and preserves are perceived as healthier options than…

In 2022, the packaging unit volumes of sauces, dips and condiments in Brazil continued to grow, driven by factors such as increasing demand for convenient and diverse food options on the back of changing consumer preferences and urbanisation, which…

The continued growth of processed meat and seafood in Brazil can be attributed to factors such as convenience, increased disposable incomes, urbanisation, product innovation and cultural significance. Processed meat products offer time-saving…

Processed fruit and vegetables packaging continued to grow in Brazil in 2022, in spite of already having enjoyed a spike in demand in the past two years due to the additional home cooking during the pandemic. Consumers are increasingly looking for…

After the initial surge in interest and demand for plant-based dairy products, as consumers sought alternatives to traditional dairy for health, environmental and ethical reasons, plant-based dairy, and its packaging, had been in decline for a number…

Frozen ready meals, the biggest category in Brazilian meals and soups packaging in unit volume terms, continued to grow in 2022. This was attributed to the increasing demand for convenient and time-saving meal solutions. With changing lifestyles and…

Yoghurt packaging in Brazil was recording positive, if relatively modest, growth in its unit volumes in 2022. This was attributed to an increase in focus on health and wellness among local consumers, which was helping drive demand for yoghurt, which…

Chocolate confectionery packaging continued to record strong growth in Brazil, helped by a surge in both consumption of and demand for chocolate products, particularly premium and high-quality options. Brand owners have been investing in attractive…

The growth of milk formula packaging in the baby food industry in Brazil is due to an increase in demand for milk formula as a convenient alternative to breastfeeding, which is driving the need for reliable packaging solutions for this product. Milk…

Although they face stiff competition from glass bottles, metal beverage cans continued to gain share as a pack type for lager in 2022. This is because metal beverage cans are lightweight and easy to handle, making them convenient for on-the-go…

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…

Sustainability and environmental concerns are becoming increasingly important in Brazil’s home care market – from the production chain to the disposal of the products after usage. According to Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Consumer:…

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…

This report examines e-commerce usage and revenue share from e-commerce in different industries and countries. The e-commerce index helps to better understand which industries are leading and identify key success factors. The briefing also analysis…

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…