Cereal germ market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian cereal germ market volume grew significantly from 312 thousand tons in 2018 to 479 thousand tons in 2021. This expansion was primarily driven by consistent increases in national grain production, supported by technological advances and improved agricultural practices, which raised the supply of raw materials. The rising prominence of whole grain foods and the accelerated consumer shift toward healthy ingredients during the COVID-19 pandemic further boosted demand.

New ANVISA regulations in 2021 (RDC 493) established clearer composition and labeling rules for whole grain products, increasing market transparency. In 2022, volume dipped to 461 thousand tons, though additional regulatory updates (RDC 712/2022) were introduced to address information gaps in the whole grain segment. The market recovered to 470 thousand tons in 2023, supported by the ongoing expansion of Brazil's grain sector and the issuance of a new decree (12.709/2025) that modernized inspection standards for plant-based products.

Production cereal germ in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil ranked as the world's 13th largest producer of cereal germ.

Top producers of cereal germ, 2018-2021

World map of production of cereal germ, 2018-2021

Brazil's cereal germ production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 479.3 thousand tons, marking a significant 15.4% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 53.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 15.3%.

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

Exports cereal germ from Brazil

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a 28-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Brazil exported 19 658 kilograms of cereal germ, representing a dramatic year-over-year increase of 1,129.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when exports fell by 72.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Guyana remained the primary destination for Brazil's cereal germ exports in kind, accounting for 85.3% of total shipments. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Brazil's cereal germ exports in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 8.8 thousand US dollars, a 34.9% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 485%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 80.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Guyana, Cyprus, and China—collectively accounted for 54.9% of Brazil's total cereal germ exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports cereal germ to Brazil

Imports in kind, kg

The market exhibited volatile behavior during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with volumes varying by 2.7 times between these years. In 2021, Brazil imported 50 149 kilograms of cereal germ, showing a strong 22.9% gain compared to the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 54 969 kilograms. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 25.8% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a 174.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil's cereal germ imports in kind were highly concentrated, with the United States alone accounting for 99.2% of total shipments.

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

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, varying by 3.8 times between these years. In 2021, Brazil's cereal germ imports in value terms stood at 105.2 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 34.1% improvement from the year before. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 138.1 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 43.2% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a 278.4% surge.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil's cereal germ imports in value terms were heavily focused on the United States, which accounted for 99.0% of total flows.

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

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