Brazilian regional economic data shows growth in South and Northeast

Economic reports indicate significant activity across different Brazilian regions. In the South, the wholesale and distribution sector reached a combined revenue of R$ 50 billion in 2025 across Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. Paraná alone contributed R$ 12.9 billion, representing a 7% increase from the previous year.

In the Northeast, managed assets reached R$ 60.5 billion in the first half of 2026, a 9.4% increase compared to the end of 2025. This growth allowed the Northeast to surpass the South, which recorded R$ 55.9 billion, to become the second-largest region in Brazil for managed assets, trailing only the Southeast. While the national market saw a 1.9% decrease, the Northeast's share of the Brazilian market rose from 10.2% to 11.3%.