Brazil Reverse Logistics Stalls on Tax, Regulatory Fragmentation

Brazil's reverse logistics expansion lags due to fragmented state-federal regulation, unfavorable taxation on recycled materials, and weak enforcement, causing uneven sectoral implementation. 2025 data show recovered volumes up for pesticide packaging (10.8%) and electronics (27.3%) but down for batteries (-15.5%) and lamps (-8.1%), signaling policy gaps. The development matters as it hampers circular-economy goals and creates compliance uncertainty for producers.