Brazil’s supermarket industry topped R$ 1.234 trillion in 2023, with online sales jumping 28% to R$ 45 billion and top chains tightening their grip on local markets. From Carrefour’s 18.5% share to Assaí’s 280-store expansion and shifting consumer habits like 52% using mobile coupons, the numbers reveal how competition, digital shopping, and fresh food demand are reshaping the sector. If you want to see where the growth is coming from and which regions and formats are gaining ground, this dataset is worth digging into.
Key Takeaways
- Carrefour Brazil held 18.5% market share in supermarkets by sales in 2023
- Grupo Pão de Açúcar (GPA) revenue was R$ 85 billion in 2023
- Assaí Atacadista expanded to 280 stores with R$ 62 billion sales 2023
- 52% of Brazilian consumers shop at supermarkets 2-3 times weekly in 2023 survey
- 68% prefer supermarkets for fresh fruits and vegetables purchases in 2023
- Price sensitivity led 74% to switch brands in supermarkets in 2023
- Supermarket e-commerce expected to grow 25% annually to 2027
- Sustainability initiatives in 80% of chains by 2025 target, announced 2023
- AI-driven inventory management adopted by 35% of large chains 2023
- In 2023, the Brazilian supermarket industry reached total sales of R$ 1.234 trillion, representing 5.8% growth from 2022
- The supermarket sector accounted for 85% of Brazil's total retail food sales in 2023, up from 82% in 2021
- Brazil had 92,000 supermarket establishments in 2023, a 2.1% increase year-over-year
- Food and beverage sales accounted for 78% of total supermarket revenue in Q1 2023
- Non-food sales grew 12% year-over-year to R$ 180 billion in 2023
- Fresh produce sales volume increased 4.5% to 25 million tons in 2023
Brazil’s supermarket market grew in 2023 to R$1.234 trillion, led by major chains gaining share.
Competitive Landscape
1Carrefour Brazil held 18.5% market share in supermarkets by sales in 2023
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2Grupo Pão de Açúcar (GPA) revenue was R$ 85 billion in 2023
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3Assaí Atacadista expanded to 280 stores with R$ 62 billion sales 2023
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4Casino Group exited Brazil, selling 91% of GPA stake in 2023
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5Prezunic chain had 22% sales growth in Rio market 2023
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6Mambo led Northeast with 15 stores and R$ 4.5 billion sales 2023
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7Big led South region supermarket sales at R$ 12 billion 2023
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8Irmãos Muffato group operated 94 stores, R$ 22 billion revenue 2023
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9Walmart Brazil (now ADP) had 9% market share post-rebrand 2023
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10Dia chain closed 150 stores but stabilized at R$ 8 billion sales 2023
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11São Paulo's top 10 chains controlled 65% local market in 2023
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12Atacadão (Carrefour) generated 40% of parent sales at R$ 110 billion 2023
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13Condor Super Center expanded 5 new stores in Paraná 2023
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14Grupo Pereira dominated Amazonas with 28% share in 2023
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15Zaffari group sales reached R$ 10.5 billion across 48 stores 2023
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16Nacional Apolo topped Minas Gerais with R$ 6.8 billion 2023
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17Online, Americanas and Magazine Luiza captured 22% grocery e-com 2023
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18Cobasi led pet sales in supermarkets at R$ 9 billion 2023
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19Angeloni chain had highest same-store sales growth 7.2% in 2023
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20Top 20 chains accounted for 72% national supermarket sales 2023
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21Sonda chain in Northeast grew EBITDA 25% to R$ 450 million 2023
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22Carrefour's market share rose 1.2% after acquisitions in 2023
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23Regional independents held 28% market share outside top chains 2023
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24Makro (now Assaí) wholesale format sales up 18% in 2023
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25Bompreço (GPA) maintained 12% Northeast share in 2023
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26Comgrão led wholesale clubs with 35 outlets in 2023
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27Extra Hiper (GPA) format sales declined 5% amid rebranding 2023
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28Top chains' digital investment totaled R$ 4 billion in 2023
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2965% of new store openings by top 10 chains in Southeast 2023
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30Private equity investments in Brazilian supermarkets hit R$ 2.5B 2023
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31Automation adoption highest at Assaí with 45% checkoutless stores 2023
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Competitive Landscape Interpretation
In Brazil's supermarket saga, Carrefour and Atacadão flex as national titans while a fiercely loyal parade of regional champions—from Mambo in the Northeast to Zaffari in the South—prove that local flavor still commands a hefty 28% slice of the pie, all as everyone frantically invests in digital and automation just to keep up.
Consumer Behavior and Preferences
152% of Brazilian consumers shop at supermarkets 2-3 times weekly in 2023 survey
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268% prefer supermarkets for fresh fruits and vegetables purchases in 2023
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3Price sensitivity led 74% to switch brands in supermarkets in 2023
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442% of shoppers use loyalty programs weekly in Brazilian supermarkets 2023
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5Online grocery shopping adopted by 28% of urban consumers in 2023
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655% prioritize local products in supermarket purchases per 2023 survey
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7Average shopping basket size was 12 items in supermarkets 2023
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861% of consumers read labels for health info in supermarkets 2023
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9Millennials (25-40) represent 38% of supermarket spending power 2023
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1047% avoid plastic packaging in supermarket choices 2023 survey
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11Evening peak shopping hours (6-9pm) account for 32% of visits 2023
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1236% of low-income shoppers buy in bulk at atacarejos 2023
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13Plant-based product trial rate reached 25% among consumers 2023
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1452% use mobile apps for supermarket coupons in 2023
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15Women make 72% of supermarket purchase decisions in households 2023
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1629% shifted to healthier snacks in supermarkets post-2023 surveys
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17Weekend shopping frequency at 45% vs 22% weekdays in 2023 data
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1864% value convenience stores within supermarkets for quick buys 2023
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19Organic food preference up to 18% among high-income shoppers 2023
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2041% compare prices across apps before supermarket visits 2023
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21Gen Z (18-24) favors delivery options at 35% adoption rate 2023
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2257% influenced by in-store promotions during shopping 2023
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23Alcohol purchases down 8% among under-30s in supermarkets 2023
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2449% seek gluten-free options more frequently in 2023 surveys
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Consumer Behavior and Preferences Interpretation
Brazilian supermarkets are a high-stakes arena where fickle, price-sensitive shoppers—often women wielding mobile apps like culinary cavalry—navigate evening rushes with tactical precision, swapping brands, scrutinizing labels, and championing local produce, all while millennials flex their spending power and a growing slice of the population quietly eyes the plant-based aisle.
Industry Trends
1Supermarket e-commerce expected to grow 25% annually to 2027
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2Sustainability initiatives in 80% of chains by 2025 target, announced 2023
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3AI-driven inventory management adopted by 35% of large chains 2023
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4Cashless payments projected to reach 75% of transactions by 2026
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5Plant-based products shelf space to double by 2025 per industry pledge
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6Dark store numbers forecasted to hit 5,000 by 2028 in Brazil
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7Zero-waste stores piloted in 20 supermarkets, expansion planned 2024
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8Blockchain for supply chain traceability in 15% chains by 2025
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9Metaverse shopping experiences tested by 3 major chains in 2023
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10Healthy eating sections expanded 40% in stores since 2022, 2023 data
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11Delivery partnerships with iFood/Rappi cover 90% urban supermarkets 2023
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12Robot checkouts installed in 500 stores, +200% from 2022
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13Carbon neutral goal set by top 5 chains for 2030 operations
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14Personalized pricing via apps trialed in 10% stores 2023
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15Vegan product lines to grow 30% CAGR through 2027 forecast
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16Omnichannel integration score averaged 7.2/10 for top chains 2023
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17Lab-grown meat pilots in 5 supermarkets planned for 2024
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18Energy efficiency retrofits saved 15% costs in 200 stores 2023
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19NFT loyalty rewards launched by 2 chains, 50k users 2023
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20Hyper-local sourcing increased to 45% of produce by 2025 target
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21Voice commerce grocery orders up 300% in pilot apps 2023
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22Plastic reduction 50% by 2025 pledged across industry 2023
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23AR try-on for beauty products in 100 stores 2023 trials
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24Subscription box groceries launched by 8 chains, 1M subs forecast 2025
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255G-enabled smart shelves in 50 hypermarkets improving restock 20% 2023
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26Total revenue projected at R$ 1.5 trillion by 2025 for supermarkets
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Industry Trends Interpretation
Brazilian supermarkets are racing to become hyper-efficient, guilt-free, and slightly sci-fi bazaars where your avocados might be hyper-local, your receipt might be an NFT, and your shopping cart, whether digital or physical, is relentlessly optimized for everything from your wallet to the planet.
Market Size and Growth
1In 2023, the Brazilian supermarket industry reached total sales of R$ 1.234 trillion, representing 5.8% growth from 2022
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2The supermarket sector accounted for 85% of Brazil's total retail food sales in 2023, up from 82% in 2021
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3Brazil had 92,000 supermarket establishments in 2023, a 2.1% increase year-over-year
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4The average supermarket size in Brazil grew to 1,850 m² in 2023 from 1,720 m² in 2020
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5Online supermarket sales in Brazil surged 28% in 2023 to R$ 45 billion
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6The South region of Brazil contributed 28% to national supermarket sales in 2023
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7Supermarket sales per capita in Brazil reached R$ 5,890 in 2023
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8Inflation-adjusted supermarket sales growth was 3.2% in 2023 despite 4.6% food inflation
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9Hypermarkets represented 12% of supermarket outlets but 35% of sales volume in 2023
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10Brazil's supermarket industry employed 1.58 million people directly in 2023
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11Total assets of the top 100 supermarket chains reached R$ 250 billion in 2023
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12The sector's EBITDA margin averaged 4.2% in 2023 for major chains
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13Supermarket penetration in urban areas was 98% in Brazil in 2023
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14Wholesale clubs grew to 8% market share in supermarkets by sales in 2023
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15The Northeast region saw 7.1% supermarket sales growth in 2023, highest nationally
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16Brazil's supermarket industry contributed 2.1% to national GDP in 2023
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17Number of cash registers in Brazilian supermarkets totaled 450,000 in 2023
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18Self-service supermarkets made up 65% of total outlets in 2023
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19The industry's total investment in expansion was R$ 12.5 billion in 2023
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20Supermarket sales growth in São Paulo state was 4.9% in 2023
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21Organic product sales in supermarkets grew 15% to R$ 2.8 billion in 2023
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22E-commerce penetration in supermarkets reached 12% of total sales in 2023
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23Cash sales still dominated at 68% of supermarket transactions in 2023
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24The sector's tax contribution was R$ 180 billion in 2023
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25Average annual sales per supermarket outlet was R$ 13.4 million in 2023
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26Dark stores for online fulfillment numbered 1,200 in Brazil in 2023
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27Supermarket chain consolidation led to 15 mergers in 2023
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28Private label products reached 18% of supermarket sales in 2023
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29The industry's logistics costs averaged 6.5% of sales in 2023
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30Export-oriented supermarket sales grew 9% to R$ 1.2 billion in 2023
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation
Brazil's supermarkets are no longer just aisles of sustenance but colossal, digitally-adapting engines of the economy, where inflation is fought at the checkout, every square meter is relentlessly optimized, and the nation's shopping cart—still heavy with cash—is increasingly filled online and by private labels, all while steadily consolidating and marching toward even the most remote urban doorstep.
Sales and Revenue
1Food and beverage sales accounted for 78% of total supermarket revenue in Q1 2023
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2Non-food sales grew 12% year-over-year to R$ 180 billion in 2023
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3Fresh produce sales volume increased 4.5% to 25 million tons in 2023
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4Beverage category sales reached R$ 210 billion, up 6.8% in 2023
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5Household cleaning products sales rose 8.2% to R$ 45 billion in 2023
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6Dairy products generated R$ 85 billion in supermarket sales in 2023
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7Meat sales volume hit 8.2 million tons, valued at R$ 150 billion in 2023
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8Bakery items contributed 9% to total sales, R$ 110 billion in 2023
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9Frozen foods sales surged 14% to R$ 32 billion in 2023
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10Personal care products sales were R$ 55 billion, up 7.5% in 2023
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11January 2023 supermarket sales grew 2.1% adjusted for calendar effects
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12Black Friday 2023 supermarket sales hit R$ 8.5 billion, +11% YoY
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13Perishable goods sales margin averaged 22% in 2023
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14Packaged food sales volume increased 3.8% to 40 million tons in 2023
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15Alcohol-free beverages sales reached R$ 120 billion in supermarkets 2023
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16Snacks category grew 10.2% to R$ 28 billion in supermarket sales 2023
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17Pet food sales in supermarkets rose 16% to R$ 12 billion in 2023
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18Q4 2023 supermarket sales growth was 6.4% YoY, driven by holidays
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19E-commerce grocery sales revenue was R$ 15 billion in Q3 2023
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20Tobacco products sales declined 5% to R$ 18 billion in 2023
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21Health and beauty sales in supermarkets hit R$ 40 billion, +9% in 2023
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22Average ticket value in supermarkets rose to R$ 85 in 2023
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23Foot traffic in supermarkets increased 2.5% to 12 billion visits in 2023
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24Online sales average ticket was R$ 220, 2.6x physical stores in 2023
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25Regional sales disparity: Southeast 52%, North 4% of total in 2023
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26Promotions drove 35% of supermarket sales volume in 2023
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27Inflation impact reduced real sales growth to 1.8% in H1 2023
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Sales and Revenue Interpretation
Despite the comforting dominance of food and drink in the Brazilian shopping cart, last year's receipts reveal a nation that is also thirsting for growth, craving convenience, and occasionally tossing in a new leash for the dog and a frozen pizza for good measure.
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