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Dried shelled legumes market in Brazil

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian dried shelled legumes market volume grew from 5.8 million tons in 2018 to over 6.1 million tons in 2020. This expansion was primarily driven by the increase in chickpea planting area, particularly in the Cristalina region, and the wider availability of production technologies. The strong global demand for legumes as a sustainable and affordable protein source further provided positive momentum for the market in 2020.

Market volume contracted to 5.7 million tons in 2021, influenced by global geopolitical tensions and a sharp rise in oil prices, which increased production and logistics costs. In the following years, the market stabilized around 5.8 million tons. While some regional production forecasts indicated a pullback, the broader adoption of sustainable practices like crop rotation and ongoing investments in agricultural research supported market resilience.

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. 4.2. 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 dried shelled legumes in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil ranked as the world's eighth-largest producer of dried shelled legumes.

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried shelled legumes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Brazil produced 5,827 thousand tonnes of dried shelled legumes, marking a moderate decline of 4.7% from the previous year. Production peaked in 2020 at 6,112 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.3%)	4.6%	(4.7%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled legumes from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

Brazil's exports of dried shelled legumes grew for the third year in a row in 2021, reaching 224.4 thousand tonnes—a 26.5% rise from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 37.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 11.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	6.7%	26.5%	11.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, India, Vietnam, and Pakistan were the top destinations for Brazil's dried shelled legume exports by volume. India accounted for 43.1% of exports, Vietnam for 24.2%, and Pakistan for 7.6%, together making up 74.9% of total shipments.

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 dried shelled legume exports in value terms also rose for the third consecutive year in 2021, totaling $212.5 million—a 43.3% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value jumped by 130.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 32.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.5%	31.3%	43.3%	32.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value terms from 2018 to 2021, India, Vietnam, and Pakistan remained the leading markets for Brazil's dried shelled legume exports. India held a 40.6% share, Vietnam 26.0%, and Pakistan 6.6%, collectively representing 73.3% 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 dried shelled legumes to Brazil

Imports in kind, K t

Brazil's imports of dried shelled legumes fell for the second straight year in 2021, dropping to approximately 143.1 thousand tonnes—a 20.7% decrease from 2020. Imports peaked in 2019 at 203.1 thousand tonnes, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 44.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.6%	(11.1%)	(20.7%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Argentina was the dominant source for Brazil's dried shelled legume imports by volume, supplying 76.5% of total imports, while other countries contributed smaller shares.

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

Brazil's imports of dried shelled legumes in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching $101.3 million—a significant 14.7% drop from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, import value increased by 13.5%, averaging 4.3% annual growth. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at $130.3 million, which also saw the largest annual increase of 45.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	45.9%	(8.7%)	(14.7%)	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina led Brazil's dried shelled legume imports in value terms, accounting for 73.3% of total import value, with the remainder distributed among other trading partners.

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