Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Brazil

March 2026
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cooking Ingredients and Meals industry in Brazil with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.

If you're in the Cooking Ingredients and Meals industry in Brazil, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Brazil report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Brazil?
  • Which are the leading brands in Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Brazil?
  • How are products distributed in Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Brazil?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
  • What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Cooking Ingredients and Meals?
  • How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Brazil?
  • How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
  • How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?

Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Brazil

Volume-led growth and health innovation shape cooking ingredients and meals in 2025

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Volume-led recovery driven by value-seeking behaviour in 2025
Health driven reformulation influence purchases across cooking ingredients and meals in 2025
More consumers reach for functional convenience and fitness-influenced products
Macroeconomic stabilisation and demographic tailwinds will support steady value expansion
Innovation, reformulation and regulation are expected to drive premiumisation
Channel diversification is set to strengthens both value and premium options
Cargill Agrícola SA’s scale, innovation and brand power sustain its leadership in Brazil
BRF SA’s brand revitalisation and dynamism drive accelerated growth
Supermarkets retain its leadership during accelerating channel fragmentation
Warehouse clubs strengthen its position through price leadership and supplier alignment
Retail e-commerce expands reach and reshapes consumer expectations
Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2021-2025
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2022-2025
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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Edible Oils in Brazil

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Post-inflation price normalisation weighs on edible oils value sales in 2025
Price correction drives value decline in edible oils in Brazil
Corn oil pricing strength offsets volume declines in edible oil during 2025
Stabilising economy and premiumisation are set to support renewed growth
Health and lifestyle trends are set to reinforce premium demand
Innovation and supply investment are expected to drive premiumisation across the forecast period
Bunge sustains its leadership through scale, integration and brand strength
A dynamic performance reinforces the lead of top multinationals
Warehouse clubs’ lower prices boosts sales for edible oils over supermarkets
Affordability and changing consumer shopping habits drive channel shifts
Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2022-2025
Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Meals and Soups in Brazil

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Modest growth is driven by convenience and health in 2025
Macroeconomic factors ease pressure on meals and soups in 2025
Prepared salads gain traction in Brazil as health-conscious, budget-conscious consumers drive growth
Ready meals and soups is set for growth during economic recovery and evolving lifestyles
Health and wellness trends are expected to drive innovation in Brazil’s ready meals and soups
Regulatory and sustainability initiatives will increasingly shape ready meals and soups
BRF SA maintains its leadership through brand strength, scale and nationwide distribution
BRF outpaces competitors through innovation and brand excellence in 2025
Supermarkets’ cold-chain infrastructure enables a broader range of products
Small local grocers lose ground due to limited assortment and rising convenience demands
Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2021-2025
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2022-2025
Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Sauces, Dips and Condiments in Brazil

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Modest value growth during price adjustments in 2025
Sauces, dips, and condiments record modest value growth during shifting consumer priorities
Pickled products drive value growth within sauces, dips, and condiments in 2025
Sauces, dips, and condiments is set to drive growth as consumer confidence returns
Health and wellness trends are expected to drive innovation and premiumisation
Sustainability is set to gain ground as it becomes a rising concern for consumers
Cargill Agrícola SA’s strong brands reinforce the company’s leading position in 2025
Cargill records growth through innovation, marketing, and health-conscious product development
Warehouse clubs lead distribution in Brazil due to price-driven shopping shifts
Warehouse clubs emerge as the most dynamic channel while small grocers lose relevance in 2025
Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2021-2025
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2022-2025
Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Sweet Spreads in Brazil

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Both health and indulgence fuel sweet spread growth in 2025
Sweet spreads achive double digit value growth during easing inflation and resilient demand
Peanut butter’s rising popularity boosts sweet spreads in 2025
Sweet spreads is set for steady growth as economic recovery and nut-based innovation drive expansion
Health and wellness trends will shape innovation, even as indulgence remains a core driver
Sustainability is set to shape sweet spreads with eco-friendly packaging and ethical sourcing
Ferrero do Brasil Indústria Doceira e Alimentar Ltda retains the lead despite the rise of smaller local brands
Ferrero loses share in 2025 as price sensitivity and nut-based innovation gain ground
Supermarkets remain the leading channel for sweet spreads in 2025 despite share loss
Warehouse clubs lead channel growth in 2025 as hypermarkets decline and speciality retail gains traction
Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Cooking Ingredients and Meals

    • Olive Oil
    • Corn Oil
    • Palm Oil
    • Rapeseed Oil
    • Soy Oil
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Other Edible Oil
      • Dried Ready Meals
      • Shelf Stable Ready Meals
      • Chilled Ready Meals
      • Frozen Ready Meals
      • Dry Soup
      • Shelf Stable Soup
      • Chilled Soup
      • Frozen Soup
      • Chilled Pizza
      • Frozen Pizza
      • Meal Kits
      • Quick Recipe Kits
      • Chilled Lunch Kits
    • Prepared Salads
        • Liquid Stocks and Fonds
        • Stock Cubes and Powders
      • Gravy Cubes, Powders and Pots
      • Monosodium Glutamate
      • Herbs and Spices
      • Tomato Pastes and Purées
        • Liquid Recipe Sauces (excl pasta sauces)
        • Dry Recipe Sauces
        • Pasta Sauces
        • Barbecue Sauces
        • Fish Sauces
        • Ketchup
        • Mayonnaise
        • Mustard
        • Oyster Sauces
        • Salad Dressings
        • Soy Sauces
        • Chili Sauces
    • Dips
    • Yeast-based Spreads
    • Pickled Products
    • Other Sauces and Condiments
    • Honey
    • Chocolate Spreads
    • Jams and Preserves
    • Nut and Seed Based Spreads
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