This growth was driven by factors such as Easter and the release of social and labor benefits
In April, Brazilian homes recorded a 1.25% increase in consumption compared to March, according to data from the Brazilian Association of Supermarkets (). When analyzed in relation to the same month of the previous year, the growth was 2.63%. In the first four months of 2025, the increase was 2.52%, indicating a positive trend in the sector.
This growth observed in April was driven by factors such as Easter and the release of social and labor benefits. Marcio Milan, Vice President of Abras, stressed that, although the increase seems modest, it occurred on a high base, as in March consumption had grown 6.96%. During Easter Week, the advance was even more significant, reaching 16.5%.
Several economic stimuli contributed to the positive performance of consumption in April. Among them, the release of R $ 12 billion of the anaqueed by the year, the transfer of R $ 13.66 billion of the, in addition to the payment of the Gas aid and the continuity of the PIS/Pasep withdrawal. Milan believes that measures scheduled for the second quarter, such as the readjustment of public servants and the refund of income tax, should help maintain consumption.
With regard to prices, the basket of 35 wide consumption products increased by 0.82% in April, from R $ 812.54 to R $ 819.20. In a period of 12 months, the accumulated increase was 10.83%. The products that most contributed to this discharge were coffee, with 4.48%, beans, with 2.38%, and long life milk, which rose 1.71%. On the other hand, items such as rice and cassava flour showed prices.
In addition, the basket consisting of 12 basic products also registered an increase, although smaller, 0.32% in April. The national average value went from R $ 351.42 to R $ 352.55, accumulating a growth of 13.38% in one year. Again, coffee, beans and milk were mainly responsible for this increase, while rice had a significant reduction of 4.19% at its price.
Posted by Nátaly Tenório
*Report produced with the aid of AI
