Brazilian retail sales volume rose 0.1% month-over-month in August 2026, following a 0.8% decline in July and falling short of forecasts for a 0.7% increase. Six of the eight retail categories surveyed recorded gains. Office equipment and supplies, computers and communications equipment posted the strongest increase, rising 6.3%, followed by other personal and household goods (+1.4%) and fuels and lubricants (+1.1%). Pharmaceutical, medical, orthopedic and perfumery products rose 0.7%, fabrics, apparel and footwear increased 0.6%, and books, newspapers, magazines and stationery edged up 0.2%. In contrast, furniture and household appliances fell 4.2%, while hypermarkets, supermarkets, food, beverages and tobacco declined 0.3%. Extended retail sales, which include vehicles, motorcycles, parts and accessories, construction materials, and specialized wholesale trade in food, beverages and tobacco, fell 0.2%. Year-over-year, retail sales rose 0.4%, slowing from a 1.3% increase in July. source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE)

Retail Sales in Brazil increased 0.10 percent in August of 2026 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Brazil averaged 0.26 percent from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 11.50 percent in May of 2020 and a record low of -15.70 percent in April of 2020. This page provides - Brazil Retail Sales MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Brazil Retail Sales MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on November of 2026.

Retail Sales in Brazil increased 0.10 percent in August of 2026 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Brazil is expected to be 0.80 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Brazil Retail Sales MoM is projected to trend around 0.60 percent in 2027 and 0.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-15 12:00 PM
Retail Sales MoM
Jul -0.8% 0.3% -0.2% -0.1%
2026-10-15 12:00 PM
Retail Sales MoM
Aug 0.1% -0.8% 0.7% 0.5%
2026-11-13 12:00 PM
Retail Sales MoM
Sep 0.1% 0.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bank Lending Rate 62.35 61.76 percent Sep 2026
FGV Consumer Confidence 84.70 84.20 points Oct 2026
Consumer Credit 4684800.00 4680500.00 BRL Million Sep 2026
Consumer Spending 230349.73 229985.47 BRL Million Jun 2026
Economic Optimism Index 96.70 99.40 points Oct 2026
Gasoline Prices 1.21 1.25 USD/Liter Oct 2026
Households Debt to GDP 38.00 37.60 percent of GDP Mar 2026
Private Sector Credit 7444200.00 7412400.00 BRL Million Sep 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.10 -0.80 percent Aug 2026
Retail Sales YoY 0.40 1.30 percent Aug 2026


Brazil Retail Sales MoM
In Brazil, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Brazil, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.10 -0.80 11.50 -15.70 2000 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Brazil Retail Sales Miss Forecasts
Brazilian retail sales volume rose 0.1% month-over-month in August 2026, following a 0.8% decline in July and falling short of forecasts for a 0.7% increase. Six of the eight retail categories surveyed recorded gains. Office equipment and supplies, computers and communications equipment posted the strongest increase, rising 6.3%, followed by other personal and household goods (+1.4%) and fuels and lubricants (+1.1%). Pharmaceutical, medical, orthopedic and perfumery products rose 0.7%, fabrics, apparel and footwear increased 0.6%, and books, newspapers, magazines and stationery edged up 0.2%. In contrast, furniture and household appliances fell 4.2%, while hypermarkets, supermarkets, food, beverages and tobacco declined 0.3%. Extended retail sales, which include vehicles, motorcycles, parts and accessories, construction materials, and specialized wholesale trade in food, beverages and tobacco, fell 0.2%. Year-over-year, retail sales rose 0.4%, slowing from a 1.3% increase in July.
2026-10-15
Brazil Retail Sales Decline in July
Brazil's retail sales fell 0.8% month-over-month in July 2026, following a 0.5% rise in June. Five of the eight sectors posted declines, led by furniture and household appliances (-4.9%), books, newspapers, magazines and stationery (-4.2%), textiles, clothing and footwear (-2.7%), other personal and household goods (-2.2%), and hypermarkets and supermarkets (-0.2%). Three sectors grew, led by pharmaceutical and perfumery products (0.6%), office, IT and communication equipment (0.6%), and fuels and lubricants (0.3%). Sales fell in 20 of Brazil's 27 states, led by Amapá and Tocantins (-2.5% each) and Mato Grosso (-2.2%). In contrast, expanded retail sales increased 0.4%, following a 1.1% decline in June.
2026-09-15
Brazil Retail Sales Rise in June
Brazil's retail sales increased 0.5% month-on-month in June 2026, following a 0.3% rise in May and beating forecasts for a 0.3% gain. Four sectors posted growth, led by other personal and household goods (2.4%), hypermarkets and supermarkets (1.1%), furniture and household appliances (0.4%), and pharmaceutical and perfumery products (0.2%). Four sectors declined, led by books, newspapers and stationery (-9.9%), textiles, clothing and footwear (-2.6%), fuels and lubricants (-1.7%), and office, IT and communication equipment (-1.3%). Sales increased in 19 of Brazil's 27 states, led by Amazonas (3.0%), Espírito Santo (2.6%) and Roraima (2.5%). In contrast, expanded retail sales fell 1.0% month-on-month after declining 0.3% in May.
2026-08-13