Brazil

In 2023, the upward trend in household consumption persisted for a tenth consecutive quarter in Brazil. This resurgence in spending was underpinned by significant macroeconomic factors, including improvements in income levels and employment, coupled…

The performance of skin care in Brazil lagged behind that of the overall beauty and personal care industry in retail current value terms in 2023, and it was the third slowest-growing category in retail current value terms in this year, after…

In 2022, premium beauty and personal care in Brazil increased by a rapid 23% in current value terms, diverging significantly from the growth observed in the mass segment, of 12%. In 2023, this gap narrowed. Growth in premium beauty and personal care…

In 2023 Brazil extended its lead over Germany, now ranked fourth globally, and solidified its position as the third-largest market for oral care globally – only lower than the US and China, respectively. The Brazilian market remains more relevant in…

Men’s grooming saw double-digit retail current value growth in 2023, with this increase once again driven primarily by the men’s fragrances category. The share of men’s fragrances within overall men’s grooming is significantly higher in Brazil (62%)…

Mass beauty and personal care in Brazil saw an improvement in its current value growth rate in 2023, and reduced the performance gap compared with the premium segment, although the latter continued to see higher growth. The macroeconomic scenario…

Hair care experienced double-digit retail current value growth in Brazil in 2023, and high temperatures were an important driver of this growth. The year 2023 was considered one of the hottest in the historical series according to the National…

The slow recovery of the Brazilian economy marked 2023. GDP grew by 3% compared with the previous year, while GDP per capita reached BRL50,194 in current value terms, an increase of 2% compared with 2022. This result translated positively into…

Depilatories was the category to see the slowest retail current value growth in beauty and personal care in Brazil in 2023. The resurgence of beauty salons boosted demand for professional waxing services, which limited the purchase of at-home…

Deodorants was one of the main growth highlights of the year in beauty and personal care in Brazil in 2023, with double-digit retail current value growth, and a strong positive advance in volume terms as well. The year 2023 was confirmed as the…

Colour cosmetics not only grew in Brazil in current value terms in 2023, but also surpassed its pre-COVID-19 level of sales. A significant driver of this growth was lip products, which had lost relevance during the mask-wearing period, but saw…

In 2023, Brazil returned to the ranks of the world’s 10 largest economies, rising from 11th to ninth place. This renewed dynamism in the global economic landscape was also reflected in the beauty and personal care industry. After a prolonged period…

Bath and shower in Brazil saw solid retail current value growth in 2023. Bar soap showed the best performance for a second year, with a double-digit increase. As this category accounts for 74% of overall value sales in bath and shower, it ended up…

2023 saw a notable increase in retail current value sales of baby and child-specific products in Brazil, reflecting the broader growth of the beauty and personal care industry. While 2022 was marked by significant growth in essential care categories…

Having already taken over from metal tins as the main pack type in gel air fresheners in Brazil over the review period, PET jars continued to gain share in 2023. PET jars have excellent barrier properties that help retain the fragrance of the…