Brazil

As of May 2020, Euromonitor International has further downgraded the baseline global real GDP growth forecast for 2020 to a range of -4.0% to -1.5. Advanced economies are expected to be the hardest hit in this recession, with their economic activity…

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…

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. 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 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 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…

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…

In 2023, against the backdrop of a recovering but still uncertain Brazilian economy, menstrual care witnessed modest retail volume growth, which was an improvement compared with minimal growth the previous year. Amidst the lingering effects of the…

Nappies/diapers/pants saw low retail volume growth in 2023, along with more dynamic current value growth. Brazil finds itself navigating a complex economic and social landscape, characterised by shifting demographics and evolving consumer behaviours.…

Retail adult incontinence was the shining star of retail hygiene in Brazil in 2023, experiencing remarkable growth in both retail volume and current value terms. Key players such as Essity do Brasil and Ever Green Indústria e Comércio Ltda, amongst…

In 2023, retail tissue saw dynamic retail volume and current value growth in Brazil. In the tumultuous landscape of this year, the category witnessed profound consolidation, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution. Preceded by years of economic…

Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence continued to experience steady volume and current value growth in Brazil in 2023, despite economic challenges. However, the category faced significant hurdles, particularly in health units, where a shortage of…

In recent years, Brazil witnessed a significant transformation in its tissue and hygiene industry, solidifying its position as a major player in the global market. With remarkable growth in revenue and volume sales in some categories, the industry in…

Amidst the aftermath of the pandemic and with the prevailing socioeconomic challenges, wipes has consolidated as an essential category in retail hygiene in Brazil, and maintained dynamic current value growth in 2023. As the pandemic instilled a…