Alliaceous vegetables market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian alliaceous vegetables market expanded from 1 920 to 2 057 thousand tons between 2018 and 2019. This growth coincided with the introduction of mandatory traceability rules for all fresh vegetables in 2018, which required registration of origin, batch, production date, and supplier. Stricter labeling and pesticide residue controls, along with enhanced inspection procedures by Dipov, raised quality and safety standards, likely boosting consumer confidence and domestic demand. In 2019, continued enforcement of these regulations and increasing consumer awareness about product origin and certification further supported market volume.

Market volume stabilized around 2 018 thousand tons in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which restricted in-person sales channels but accelerated online purchasing and increased demand for packaging that preserves quality during home delivery. The extension of the traceability adaptation deadline to February 2020 allowed producers to invest in information systems without severe disruption. In 2021, the market grew to 2 040 thousand tons, supported by strengthened labeling requirements for minimally processed vegetables and a growing export focus on quality and sustainability, which encouraged production investments and advanced traceability systems.

The market reached 2 093 thousand tons in 2022, a period marked by record sales of plant-based beverages and the launch of JBS/Seara's 'Incrível!' line of ready-to-eat plant-based items, signaling the entry of new major players and portfolio expansion in related segments. By 2023, volume settled at 2 069 thousand tons as new labeling rules on shelf life for packaged fresh vegetables aimed to reduce food waste, while rising consumer demand for convenience and minimally processed products shaped preferences. Regulatory updates in traceability and labeling through 2024‑2025, along with increased presence of large companies like Coca‑Cola/Ambev and Nestlé in plant‑based categories, reinforced the trend toward sustainably produced and quality‑focused vegetables.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Brazil ranked 17th globally in the production of alliaceous vegetables from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

In 2021, Brazil produced 1 806 thousand tons of alliaceous vegetables, marking a 9.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 8.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1 655 thousand tons, while the largest decline occurred in the same year, with a drop of 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their peak in 2020 at 29.1 thousand tons, then fell to 8.2 thousand tons in 2021, representing a 3.6-fold decrease. In 2021, Brazil's exports of alliaceous vegetables declined by 71.8% year-over-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, with a surge of 162.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Paraguay and Argentina dominated Brazil's exports of alliaceous vegetables in volume, together accounting for 95.0% of total flows, while other destinations made smaller individual contributions.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. Export values peaked in 2020 at 9.4 million US dollars and hit their lowest point in 2019 at 2.3 million US dollars, a 4-fold difference. In 2021, Brazil's foreign supplies of alliaceous vegetables amounted to 2.7 million US dollars, down by 71.0% compared to 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 299.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Argentina and Paraguay formed the dominant pair of markets for Brazil's exports in value terms, jointly representing 80.5% of total flows, with other countries accounting for the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Brazil

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year rise, Brazil's imports of alliaceous vegetables in volume declined. In 2021, imports totaled 242.7 thousand tons, down by 38.0% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 14.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 391.3 thousand tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 33.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina and China together captured 82.5% of Brazil's total imports of alliaceous vegetables in volume, with the rest of the flows thinly spread across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year gain, Brazil's imports of alliaceous vegetables in value declined. In 2021, import value came to 213.5 million US dollars, indicating a sharp drop of 37.6% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 6.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 2.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 342.0 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 32.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

During 2018-2021, two leading markets—Argentina and China—together accounted for 84.6% of Brazil's total imports in value terms, while the remaining volume was dispersed across a wide range of other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021