Brazil nuts market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil nuts production fluctuated between 32,500 and 34,000 t while the domestic market volume initially expanded to over 26,000 t in 2019. This growth was supported by the ongoing implementation of mandatory sanitary certification and traceability rules, which structured the supply chain. Research into aflatoxin control, driven by past EU rejections, became a key focus to maintain export competitiveness. By 2020, the participation of companies like Castanhas Ouro Verde in export qualification programs marked the entry of new players aiming for international sales, aligning with a strategic shift to add value and diversify export destinations.

Production surged to 38,169 t in 2022, pulling the market volume up to 27,826 t. This increase was directly facilitated by the introduction of new minimum quality standards for nuts by the Ministry of Agriculture, which improved product reliability. Simultaneously, the entry of new exporters and the identification of strategic Asian markets like India and Vietnam stimulated output aimed at foreign demand. In 2023, production eased to 35,351 t and the market volume stabilized near 28,000 t, influenced by EU aflatoxin regulations that tempered export competitiveness, even as new market openings in Turkey and Myanmar provided alternative outlets.

In the following years, institutional efforts continued to shape the sector's framework. The revision of the 1976 classification ordinance progressed, aiming to differentiate premium grades and modernize labeling. At the regional level, Amazonas state passed legislation recognizing 'Castanha-da-Amazônia' as an emblematic product, creating a protected denomination to bolster branding and domestic market access, while bioeconomy investments supported sustainable extraction and product diversification.

Production Brazil nuts in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Globally, Brazil was the leading producer of Brazil nuts from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of Brazil nuts, 2018-2021

World map of production of Brazil nuts, 2018-2021

In 2021, Brazil produced 32 537 tons of Brazil nuts, representing a slight decrease of 1.8% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production declined by 4.8%, with an average annual decrease of 1.6%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, at 3.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020, at 0.6%.

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

Exports Brazil nuts from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

Brazil's exports of Brazil nuts grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 9 890 tons, marking a substantial increase of 27.2% from the previous year. However, between 2018 and 2021, overall exports fell by 33.8%, translating to an average annual decline of 12.8%. The lowest export volume was in 2019, at 6 817 tons, which also saw the sharpest drop of 54.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Brazil's Brazil nut exports in volume were Peru, accounting for 36.7% of exports, Bolivia at 19.2%, and the United States with 15.8%. Together, these three markets represented 71.6% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. From 2018 to 2020, the difference between the highest and lowest values was 2.8-fold. In 2021, Brazil exported Brazil nuts worth 41 258 thousand US dollars, a significant increase of 98.9% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020, at 20 744 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 64.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the primary buyers of Brazil nuts from Brazil in value terms were the United States, with 30.5% of exports, Peru at 13.4%, and Australia with 7.5%. Collectively, these countries accounted for 51.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports Brazil nuts to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

Brazil's imports of Brazil nuts rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 988 tons, reflecting a substantial increase of 104.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports surged by 6 235.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 298.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Bolivia and Peru were the two key sources for Brazil's imports of Brazil nuts in volume, together accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

Brazil's imports of Brazil nuts increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, import value amounted to 2 822 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp rise of 175.1% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 3 834%, equating to an average annual increase of 240.1%.

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

During 2018-2021, Brazil's imports of Brazil nuts in value terms were primarily sourced from Bolivia and Peru, whose combined share reached 100.0% of total import flows.

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

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