GITNUXREPORT 2026

Brazil Packaging Industry Statistics

Brazil’s packaging industry is showing a sharp split between output and momentum as the total market climbs, while sustainability pressure reshapes what companies actually ship and how they invest. Get the latest 2026 snapshots behind the growth and the shifting material mix that are turning everyday Brazilian packaging decisions into a measurable competitive edge.

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Brazil's packaging consumption totaled 12.8 million tons in 2023, with per capita at 60 kg.

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Food and beverage sector consumed 65% of Brazil's packaging in 2023, equating to 8.3 million tons.

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E-commerce packaging demand in Brazil surged 22% to 1.2 million tons in 2023.

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Personal care products drove 15% of plastic packaging consumption, 1.9 million tons in 2023.

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Pharmaceutical packaging consumption in Brazil reached 450,000 tons in 2023, up 8% YoY.

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Beverage packaging demand per capita in Brazil was 45 units annually in 2023.

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Household chemicals packaging consumed 850,000 tons of plastics in Brazil in 2023.

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Corrugated box demand for logistics hit 4.2 million tons in Brazil 2023.

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Flexible packaging consumption grew 7% to 4.8 million tons in Brazil 2023.

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Metal packaging consumption for food was 1.1 million tons in Brazil 2023.

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Per capita packaging consumption rose to 62 kg in Brazil urban areas 2023.

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Cosmetics packaging demand 1.1 million tons plastics in Brazil 2023.

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Beer sector consumed 22 billion aluminum cans in Brazil 2023.

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Soft drinks packaging demand 35 billion PET bottles in Brazil 2023.

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Dairy products packaging 2.4 million tons paper-based in Brazil 2023.

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Frozen food flexible packaging consumption up 14% to 650,000 tons 2023.

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Online grocery packaging demand grew 28% to 450,000 tons in 2023 Brazil.

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Meat packaging consumption 1.8 million tons vacuum-sealed in 2023.

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In 2023, the Brazil packaging market was valued at USD 28.5 billion, with a projected CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030 driven by food and beverage sector demand.

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Brazil's flexible packaging segment reached USD 10.2 billion in revenue in 2022, accounting for 38% of total packaging market share.

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The rigid packaging market in Brazil grew by 5.1% YoY in 2023, reaching a market volume of USD 12.4 billion.

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Brazil packaging industry expected to hit USD 35.7 billion by 2028, fueled by e-commerce expansion at 15% annual growth.

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Corrugated packaging sub-market in Brazil valued at USD 4.8 billion in 2023, with 6% CAGR projected through 2029.

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Plastic packaging dominated Brazil's market with 42% share in 2023, valued at USD 11.97 billion.

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Brazil's paper and paperboard packaging market size was USD 7.3 billion in 2022, growing at 3.8% CAGR.

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Metal packaging sector in Brazil reached USD 3.9 billion in 2023, with beverage cans leading at 55% segment share.

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Glass packaging market in Brazil valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2023, projected to grow at 2.9% CAGR to 2030.

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Brazil's sustainable packaging market segment expanded to USD 4.5 billion in 2023, up 12% from prior year.

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Brazil's packaging industry market size expanded to USD 29.2 billion in 2024 Q1, with 4.5% YoY growth.

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Rigid metal packaging sub-segment valued at USD 4.1 billion in Brazil 2023, CAGR 3.7% forecast.

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E-commerce driven packaging market growth at 16.2% CAGR to USD 6.5 billion by 2030.

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Brazil paper packaging market projected to USD 9.2 billion by 2029, 4.1% CAGR.

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Flexible packaging revenue in Brazil expected USD 13.8 billion by 2028.

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Glass packaging segment share 8% of Brazil market in 2023, USD 2.28 billion.

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Brazil packaging machinery market valued USD 1.2 billion in 2023, tied to production growth.

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Sustainable packaging CAGR 11.5% to USD 7.3 billion by 2030 in Brazil.

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Total industry CAGR 4.8% from 2023-2032, reaching USD 48.2 billion.

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Total packaging production capacity in Brazil stood at 15.2 million tons in 2023, with plastics at 7.8 million tons.

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Brazil produced 5.4 million tons of flexible plastic packaging in 2022, led by BOPP films at 1.2 million tons.

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Corrugated board production in Brazil hit 6.1 million tons in 2023, with 85% recycled content average.

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PET resin production for packaging in Brazil reached 780,000 tons in 2023, 70% for beverage bottles.

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Aluminum can production in Brazil totaled 28.5 billion units in 2023, up 4% from 2022.

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Glass container production volume in Brazil was 1.95 million tons in 2023, primarily for beer sector.

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Brazil's rigid plastic packaging output grew to 3.2 million tons in 2023, with HDPE bottles at 1.1 million tons.

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Paper packaging production capacity utilization rate in Brazil averaged 78% in 2023.

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Injection molding capacity for packaging in Brazil expanded by 12% to 2.8 million tons in 2023.

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Blow molding production for PET bottles in Brazil produced 15.6 billion units in 2023.

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PET packaging production capacity increased 15% to 900,000 tons in 2023 Brazil.

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Brazil flexible packaging output 5.7 million tons in 2023, 92% from polyethylene.

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Steel packaging production 1.45 million tons in Brazil 2023, 60% for aerosols.

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Brazil recycled paper production for packaging 4.8 million tons in 2023.

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Blow-molded HDPE bottles production 2.1 billion units in Brazil 2023.

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Thermoforming output for food trays 850,000 tons in Brazil 2023.

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Carton board production volume 2.3 million tons in Brazil 2023.

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Extrusion blow molding capacity utilization 82% in Brazil packaging 2023.

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Injection stretch blow molding produced 18.2 billion PET bottles in 2023 Brazil.

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Laminated tube production 450 million units in Brazil cosmetics packaging 2023.

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72% of Brazil's packaging waste was recycled in 2023, totaling 9.2 million tons.

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Biodegradable packaging adoption in Brazil rose 18% to 15% market share in 2023.

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Plastic packaging recycling rate in Brazil achieved 27% in 2023, up from 24% in 2022.

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95% of aluminum cans sold in Brazil were recycled in 2023, highest globally.

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Brazil implemented 45 new sustainability regulations for packaging in 2023.

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Mono-material packaging innovation trials reached 120 projects in Brazil 2023.

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Carbon footprint of Brazil's packaging industry reduced by 8% to 12.5 Mt CO2e in 2023.

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62% of Brazilian consumers prefer eco-friendly packaging in 2023 surveys.

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Investment in green packaging R&D in Brazil totaled USD 450 million in 2023.

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Recycled PET packaging usage 58% in Brazil bottles 2023.

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35 new recyclable packaging designs launched by top firms in Brazil 2023.

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Brazil packaging firms invested USD 620 million in circular economy 2023.

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Post-consumer resin use in packaging reached 320,000 tons in Brazil 2023.

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Brazil exported USD 2.1 billion worth of packaging materials in 2023, led by plastics at 45%.

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Plastic packaging exports from Brazil totaled 1.2 million tons in 2023, mainly to Argentina.

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Corrugated packaging exports reached USD 450 million in 2023, up 9% YoY.

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Brazil imported 650,000 tons of PET resin for packaging in 2023, value USD 980 million.

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Aluminum packaging exports hit 1.8 billion units in 2023, valued at USD 320 million.

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Glass packaging imports into Brazil were 120,000 tons in 2023, mostly specialty bottles.

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Brazil's packaging trade balance showed surplus of USD 850 million in 2023.

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Flexible plastic film exports grew 11% to USD 550 million in Brazil 2023.

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Paper packaging imports totaled USD 280 million in 2023 for high-end segments.

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Brazil exported 450,000 tons of rigid plastics packaging in 2023 to Mercosur countries.

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Brazil imports of packaging machinery USD 450 million in 2023 for capacity upgrade.

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Packaging plastics exports to USA USD 180 million from Brazil in 2023.

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Brazil rigid box exports USD 120 million primarily to Europe 2023.

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Imports of specialty films for packaging 95,000 tons USD 210 million 2023.

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Aluminum foil exports from Brazil 150,000 tons USD 380 million 2023.

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Brazil glass packaging exports 80,000 tons to Latin America 2023.

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Trade volume packaging materials USD 4.2 billion total Brazil 2023.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Brazil’s packaging industry is tracking a sharp rise in what it takes to keep shelves supplied, with 2025 figures showing how quickly demand and material choices are shifting. One month the mix looks stable, then the next set of numbers flips as producers adjust to costs, regulations, and supply constraints across paper, plastics, and flexible formats. If you only glance at totals, you miss the tension between volume growth and the way packaging materials are being rebalanced.

Consumption and Demand

1Brazil's packaging consumption totaled 12.8 million tons in 2023, with per capita at 60 kg.

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2Food and beverage sector consumed 65% of Brazil's packaging in 2023, equating to 8.3 million tons.

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3E-commerce packaging demand in Brazil surged 22% to 1.2 million tons in 2023.

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4Personal care products drove 15% of plastic packaging consumption, 1.9 million tons in 2023.

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5Pharmaceutical packaging consumption in Brazil reached 450,000 tons in 2023, up 8% YoY.

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6Beverage packaging demand per capita in Brazil was 45 units annually in 2023.

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7Household chemicals packaging consumed 850,000 tons of plastics in Brazil in 2023.

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8Corrugated box demand for logistics hit 4.2 million tons in Brazil 2023.

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9Flexible packaging consumption grew 7% to 4.8 million tons in Brazil 2023.

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10Metal packaging consumption for food was 1.1 million tons in Brazil 2023.

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11Per capita packaging consumption rose to 62 kg in Brazil urban areas 2023.

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12Cosmetics packaging demand 1.1 million tons plastics in Brazil 2023.

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13Beer sector consumed 22 billion aluminum cans in Brazil 2023.

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14Soft drinks packaging demand 35 billion PET bottles in Brazil 2023.

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15Dairy products packaging 2.4 million tons paper-based in Brazil 2023.

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16Frozen food flexible packaging consumption up 14% to 650,000 tons 2023.

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17Online grocery packaging demand grew 28% to 450,000 tons in 2023 Brazil.

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18Meat packaging consumption 1.8 million tons vacuum-sealed in 2023.

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Consumption and Demand Interpretation

Brazil, in a nutshell, is a nation where the only thing more impressive than the samba beat is the relentless, industry-driven rhythm of packaging consumption, which literally wraps everything from your morning coffee and online shopping haul to your evening beer and pharmaceuticals.

Market Size and Growth

1In 2023, the Brazil packaging market was valued at USD 28.5 billion, with a projected CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030 driven by food and beverage sector demand.

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2Brazil's flexible packaging segment reached USD 10.2 billion in revenue in 2022, accounting for 38% of total packaging market share.

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3The rigid packaging market in Brazil grew by 5.1% YoY in 2023, reaching a market volume of USD 12.4 billion.

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4Brazil packaging industry expected to hit USD 35.7 billion by 2028, fueled by e-commerce expansion at 15% annual growth.

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5Corrugated packaging sub-market in Brazil valued at USD 4.8 billion in 2023, with 6% CAGR projected through 2029.

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6Plastic packaging dominated Brazil's market with 42% share in 2023, valued at USD 11.97 billion.

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7Brazil's paper and paperboard packaging market size was USD 7.3 billion in 2022, growing at 3.8% CAGR.

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8Metal packaging sector in Brazil reached USD 3.9 billion in 2023, with beverage cans leading at 55% segment share.

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9Glass packaging market in Brazil valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2023, projected to grow at 2.9% CAGR to 2030.

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10Brazil's sustainable packaging market segment expanded to USD 4.5 billion in 2023, up 12% from prior year.

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11Brazil's packaging industry market size expanded to USD 29.2 billion in 2024 Q1, with 4.5% YoY growth.

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12Rigid metal packaging sub-segment valued at USD 4.1 billion in Brazil 2023, CAGR 3.7% forecast.

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13E-commerce driven packaging market growth at 16.2% CAGR to USD 6.5 billion by 2030.

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14Brazil paper packaging market projected to USD 9.2 billion by 2029, 4.1% CAGR.

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15Flexible packaging revenue in Brazil expected USD 13.8 billion by 2028.

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16Glass packaging segment share 8% of Brazil market in 2023, USD 2.28 billion.

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17Brazil packaging machinery market valued USD 1.2 billion in 2023, tied to production growth.

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18Sustainable packaging CAGR 11.5% to USD 7.3 billion by 2030 in Brazil.

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19Total industry CAGR 4.8% from 2023-2032, reaching USD 48.2 billion.

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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Brazil's packaging industry is a USD 28.5 billion behemoth on a steady growth spurt, where plastic still flexes its dominance, but the real plot twist is a green one, with sustainable packaging sprinting ahead at double-digit rates as e-commerce delivers the boxes for its explosive finale.

Production Statistics

1Total packaging production capacity in Brazil stood at 15.2 million tons in 2023, with plastics at 7.8 million tons.

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2Brazil produced 5.4 million tons of flexible plastic packaging in 2022, led by BOPP films at 1.2 million tons.

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3Corrugated board production in Brazil hit 6.1 million tons in 2023, with 85% recycled content average.

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4PET resin production for packaging in Brazil reached 780,000 tons in 2023, 70% for beverage bottles.

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5Aluminum can production in Brazil totaled 28.5 billion units in 2023, up 4% from 2022.

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6Glass container production volume in Brazil was 1.95 million tons in 2023, primarily for beer sector.

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7Brazil's rigid plastic packaging output grew to 3.2 million tons in 2023, with HDPE bottles at 1.1 million tons.

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8Paper packaging production capacity utilization rate in Brazil averaged 78% in 2023.

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9Injection molding capacity for packaging in Brazil expanded by 12% to 2.8 million tons in 2023.

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10Blow molding production for PET bottles in Brazil produced 15.6 billion units in 2023.

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11PET packaging production capacity increased 15% to 900,000 tons in 2023 Brazil.

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12Brazil flexible packaging output 5.7 million tons in 2023, 92% from polyethylene.

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13Steel packaging production 1.45 million tons in Brazil 2023, 60% for aerosols.

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14Brazil recycled paper production for packaging 4.8 million tons in 2023.

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15Blow-molded HDPE bottles production 2.1 billion units in Brazil 2023.

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16Thermoforming output for food trays 850,000 tons in Brazil 2023.

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17Carton board production volume 2.3 million tons in Brazil 2023.

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18Extrusion blow molding capacity utilization 82% in Brazil packaging 2023.

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19Injection stretch blow molding produced 18.2 billion PET bottles in 2023 Brazil.

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20Laminated tube production 450 million units in Brazil cosmetics packaging 2023.

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Production Statistics Interpretation

Brazil's packaging industry is a titan fueled by plastic prowess, recyclable ambition, and a thirst for beverages, proving the country wraps its goods with both massive scale and a surprisingly green conscience.

Sustainability and Trends

172% of Brazil's packaging waste was recycled in 2023, totaling 9.2 million tons.

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2Biodegradable packaging adoption in Brazil rose 18% to 15% market share in 2023.

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3Plastic packaging recycling rate in Brazil achieved 27% in 2023, up from 24% in 2022.

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495% of aluminum cans sold in Brazil were recycled in 2023, highest globally.

Single source

5Brazil implemented 45 new sustainability regulations for packaging in 2023.

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6Mono-material packaging innovation trials reached 120 projects in Brazil 2023.

Directional

7Carbon footprint of Brazil's packaging industry reduced by 8% to 12.5 Mt CO2e in 2023.

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862% of Brazilian consumers prefer eco-friendly packaging in 2023 surveys.

Single source

9Investment in green packaging R&D in Brazil totaled USD 450 million in 2023.

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10Recycled PET packaging usage 58% in Brazil bottles 2023.

Single source

1135 new recyclable packaging designs launched by top firms in Brazil 2023.

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12Brazil packaging firms invested USD 620 million in circular economy 2023.

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13Post-consumer resin use in packaging reached 320,000 tons in Brazil 2023.

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Sustainability and Trends Interpretation

While Brazil can brag about being the world champion of aluminum can recycling, the rest of its packaging story is a more humbling marathon where impressive strides in regulation, investment, and consumer demand are still desperately chasing—and slowly catching—the runaway plastic problem.

Trade (Exports/Imports)

1Brazil exported USD 2.1 billion worth of packaging materials in 2023, led by plastics at 45%.

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2Plastic packaging exports from Brazil totaled 1.2 million tons in 2023, mainly to Argentina.

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3Corrugated packaging exports reached USD 450 million in 2023, up 9% YoY.

Directional

4Brazil imported 650,000 tons of PET resin for packaging in 2023, value USD 980 million.

Directional

5Aluminum packaging exports hit 1.8 billion units in 2023, valued at USD 320 million.

Single source

6Glass packaging imports into Brazil were 120,000 tons in 2023, mostly specialty bottles.

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7Brazil's packaging trade balance showed surplus of USD 850 million in 2023.

Directional

8Flexible plastic film exports grew 11% to USD 550 million in Brazil 2023.

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9Paper packaging imports totaled USD 280 million in 2023 for high-end segments.

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10Brazil exported 450,000 tons of rigid plastics packaging in 2023 to Mercosur countries.

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11Brazil imports of packaging machinery USD 450 million in 2023 for capacity upgrade.

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12Packaging plastics exports to USA USD 180 million from Brazil in 2023.

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13Brazil rigid box exports USD 120 million primarily to Europe 2023.

Single source

14Imports of specialty films for packaging 95,000 tons USD 210 million 2023.

Directional

15Aluminum foil exports from Brazil 150,000 tons USD 380 million 2023.

Single source

16Brazil glass packaging exports 80,000 tons to Latin America 2023.

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17Trade volume packaging materials USD 4.2 billion total Brazil 2023.

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Trade (Exports/Imports) Interpretation

Brazil's packaging industry flexes a healthy trade surplus, proving it can cleverly wrap up profits by shipping mountains of plastic to its neighbors while still importing the high-end machinery and specialty materials needed to stay competitive.

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