Brazil

In 2022, dairy products and alternatives continued to face challenges in Brazil given economic constraints of the local population. Despite initial benefits of pandemic-related social isolation on dairy consumption at home, Brazilians have been…

The pandemic and economic crisis hit Brazilians hard and created polarisation in consumption habits. Those in lower- income segments were forced to trade down and reduce costs by choosing regional brands or private label options, while consumers of…

The health and wellness industry continues to grow in importance post-pandemic as consumers become more aware of the negative health impact of processed foods, seeking healthier foods and beverages from a range of claims such as natural, organic,…

The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…

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

In 2022, construction grappled with rising interest rates and living costs, affecting residential, industrial and commercial sectors. Government commitments to infrastructure drove demand. Despite cost surges, solid demand allowed passing expenses to…

The global agriculture industry recorded moderate positive growth in 2022, mainly driven by high commodity prices and global food inflation. Climate change, natural disasters, rising labour shortages, geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism and…

With ongoing disruptions in global supply chains, the impact of rising prices in the Brazilian dairy production chain echoed through virtually all dairy derivatives in 2022, including yoghurt, albeit at a much slower rate than seen in 2021.…

In 2021, Brazil had a thriving foodtech industry, with 1,125 active companies. Amongst them, approximately 332 were dedicated to producing nutrition products, and a significant proportion of these were believed to be focused on developing plant-based…

With the ongoing disruptions in the global supply chain, the impact of rising prices on the Brazilian dairy production chain echoed through virtually all dairy categories in 2022, albeit at a much slower rate than seen in 2021. Production costs in…

As inflation impacted the Brazilian economy, the price of milk experienced a significant increase, leading to up to an 80% hike. This surge in prices put pressure on the disposable incomes of Brazilian consumers, making milk unaffordable for many…

The Brazilian dairy industry has experienced a challenging scenario in recent years, marked by concerns over the exit of medium and small dairy producers, and a decline in the dairy cattle population. This trend is primarily driven by the absence of…

Amongst the key categories within dairy, cheese stands out as one of the primary products derived from pure milk. Given its significance in the dairy chain, this category has been one of the most affected by significant structural changes imposed on…

The Brazilian dairy industry has historically had negative results in its balance of trade. The country’s dairy production has not been sufficient to supply all its needs in terms of dairy products. In the past year, for some categories it has been…

Despite constant discussion on the benefits of breastfeeding, milk formula has increased its market size constantly in Brazil, with manufacturers offering a wide range of options for children. The historic growth and change in infant feeding have…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Brazil covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

Brazil's per capita income is set to rise notably over the next five years, with Middle Youth shaping luxury spending patterns. Despite an expected decrease in income inequality, it will remain exceptionally high in global terms. Social class C will…

Campinas and Brasília stand out as Brazil's most economically thriving cities, while Belém shows promising potential for future economic expansion. Nevertheless, Brazilian cities will continue to face challenges. In the short term, these include a…