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Edible brassicas market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 27, 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

The MERCOSUR market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas showed notable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 4,158 t in 2018, market volume dropped to 3,870 t in 2019 as exports jumped to 736 t, outweighing steady production and higher imports. A sharp rebound followed in 2020, with volume reaching 4,474 t, largely because the COVID-19 pandemic heightened consumer preference for fresh, healthy vegetables, boosting demand across the region.

After the pandemic peak, market volume retreated to 4,232 t in 2021 as cold-chain bottlenecks and logistical strains limited the flow of goods despite sustained consumer interest. A partial recovery to 4,333 t occurred in 2022, aided by harmonized MERCOSUR labeling rules and common trade policies that smoothed intra-bloc movement of fresh produce. However, volume slipped again to 4,079 t in 2023 amid ongoing logistical hurdles, rising transport and storage costs, and stronger export activity.

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. 4.2. 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 edible brassicas in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Edible brassicas production in MERCOSUR has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 3 851 tonnes, marking a 0.9% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 5.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	1.6%	0.9%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 30-fold difference between these years. In 2020, edible brassicas exports from MERCOSUR totaled 730 tonnes, down 0.7% year-over-year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 736 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 523.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	383.7%	523.7%	(0.7%)	210.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, edible brassicas from MERCOSUR were exported to numerous markets. Even the top destinations—Hong Kong, Panama, and the Marshall Islands—collectively accounted for only 9.8% of total exports in volume.

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 data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, showing a 45-fold shift. In 2020, edible brassicas shipments from MERCOSUR abroad amounted to 809.0 thousand US dollars, representing a moderate contraction of 4.7% compared to the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 849.2 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 607.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	607.1%	532.2%	(4.7%)	249.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the Marshall Islands (10.7% of exports by value), Hong Kong (10.1%), and Panama (9.6%) were significant but not dominant buyers of edible brassicas from MERCOSUR. Together, their share reached only 30.4% 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 edible brassicas to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.6-fold difference. In 2020, imported edible brassicas volumes in MERCOSUR reached 1 354 tonnes, a 71.6% increase compared to 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 519 tonnes, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 22.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.9%)	52.0%	71.6%	26.2%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Edible brassicas imports in MERCOSUR have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 986.1 thousand US dollars, up 62.3% year-over-year. Over the period 2017–2020, imports grew by 103.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 408.0 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 15.7%.

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