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Almonds market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

Almond market volume in MERCOSUR showed significant volatility from 2018 to 2023. After starting at 7 326 metric tons in 2018, it dropped to 6 326 metric tons in 2019, then jumped to 9 181 metric tons in 2020, the peak for the period. Volume then declined to 7 488 metric tons in 2022 before recovering to 8 510 metric tons in 2023. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, peaking at USD 57.1 million in 2020 and reaching a low of USD 45.6 million in 2022.

The market expansion in 2020 aligned with the free movement of goods within MERCOSUR, which eased intra-bloc trade. The recovery in 2023 occurred alongside advances in the MERCOSUR-EU trade agreement and global almond market factors, including tariff cuts for U.S. almonds in India, stronger Chinese demand, and production issues in Spain due to water deficit.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production almonds in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Almond production in MERCOSUR has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 679.3 t of almonds were produced, remaining virtually unchanged compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	(0.5%)	(0.2%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports almonds from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1 t, then peaked in 2017, with an 81-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of almonds from MERCOSUR totaled 24 t, showing a limited reduction of 9.6% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 98.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 3 697.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.8%)	3 697.6%	(9.6%)	(25.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (46.0% of exports in kind), France (12.0% of exports in kind), and the United Arab Emirates (12.0% of exports in kind) continued to lead as the top buyers of almonds from MERCOSUR, jointly accounting for 70.1% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 8 K $ US, then peaked in 2017, with a 58-fold gap between these years. In 2020, almond exports from MERCOSUR amounted to 277 K $ US, representing a robust gain of 17.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 98.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 2 852.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.3%)	2 852.6%	17.0%	(15.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain (31.9% of exports in value terms), the United Arab Emirates (20.9% of exports in value terms), and Kuwait (9.9% of exports in value terms) were the main buyers of almonds from MERCOSUR, together comprising 62.6% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports almonds to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, foreign almond supplies to MERCOSUR increased. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 5 671 t, then rose to 8 526 t in 2020, representing an abrupt gain of 50.3% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 19.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.7%)	(14.6%)	50.3%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, two markets—Chile and the United States—played the leading roles in imports in kind, together taking 93.4% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year contraction, cross-border shipments of almonds to MERCOSUR increased. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 40 563 K $ US, then climbed to 49 405 K $ US in 2020, corresponding to a gain of 21.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 12.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	(12.8%)	21.8%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Chile and the United States were the dominant suppliers of almonds to MERCOSUR, together accounting for 94.5% of total imports in value terms, with other destinations each holding relatively small shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io