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Apple market in Brazil

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian fresh apple market volume experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 1.2 million tonnes in 2018, it grew to 1.25 million tonnes in 2019 before contracting sharply to 1.0 million tonnes in 2020. The market then rebounded strongly in 2021, reaching 1.25 million tonnes, nearly matching the pre-drop level.

After the 2021 recovery, market volume dipped again to 1.14 million tonnes in 2022. However, 2023 saw a robust increase of 14%, pushing the market to a new high of 1.3 million tonnes. In value terms, the market mirrored this volatility, falling to $708 million in 2020 and then climbing to $1.15 billion in 2023.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 apple in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Brazil ranked as the world's 12th largest apple producer during the 2018-2021 period.

Top producers of apple, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apple, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Brazil produced 1 297 K t of apples, marking a sharp 32.0% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 983 K t, which represented the largest decline of 19.6% during this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.7%	(19.6%)	32.0%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Brazil's apple output was valued at 966.7 M $ US, showing a steep 49.0% year-over-year gain. Between 2018 and 2021, production value increased by 8.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 648.6 M $ US, which saw the largest decline of 29.5% during this period.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	(29.5%)	49.0%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apple from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

Brazil's apple exports grew for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 99.0 K t—a 58.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 39.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 11.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 56.5 K t, which experienced the largest decline of 20.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.5%)	10.8%	58.3%	11.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Bangladesh (28.3% of exports in kind), Russia (19.4%), and India (14.6%) were Brazil's main apple export markets, together accounting for 62.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Brazil's apple export market showed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Brazil exported 73.8 M $ US worth of apples, representing a steep 78.8% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 41.3 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 19.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.1%)	(2.8%)	78.8%	12.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Bangladesh (25.5% of exports in value terms), Russia (17.7%), and India (15.7%) remained Brazil's top apple export destinations, jointly accounting for 58.9% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apple to Brazil

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Brazil's apple import volume declined in 2021 to 51.0 K t—a steep 52.5% reduction compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 32.1%, with a compound annual decline rate of 12.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 107.3 K t, which saw the largest increase of 36.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	36.8%	(52.5%)	(12.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Chile (37.7% of imports in kind), Argentina (33.5%), and Italy (13.0%) were Brazil's primary sources for apple imports, together representing 84.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Brazil's apple imports amounted to 53.3 M $ US, marking a dramatic 47.2% decline compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 32.9%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 12.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 101.0 M $ US, which experienced the largest increase of 32.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.9%)	32.3%	(47.2%)	(12.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Chile (37.1% of imports in value terms), Argentina (31.8%), and Italy (14.5%) formed Brazil's main apple import markets, with a combined share of 83.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io