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Groundnutoil-cake market in MERCOSUR

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, production and market volume of groundnut oil-cake in MERCOSUR trended downward. During this period, the bloc implemented Decision CMC No. 03/18, which amended the customs baggage regime and affected the classification and circulation of by-products like oil-cake. Additionally, the adoption of Amendment VI to the Harmonized System Nomenclature revised tariff positions for these residues, altering market access conditions. In 2020, a new fiscal classification for peanut-based products further influenced taxation and intra-bloc trade.

The market rebounded in 2021, with production rising to 204 thousand tonnes, supported by Decree No. 10,749 that reinforced the elimination of non-tariff barriers for peanut by-products. A dramatic surge followed in 2022, as output jumped to 334 thousand tonnes and market volume exceeded 300 thousand tonnes. By 2023, production receded to 224 thousand tonnes and market size contracted to 194 thousand tonnes, aligning closer to pre-2022 levels.

In 2024, several regulatory updates were introduced, including the MERCOSUR Technical Labeling Regulation requiring allergen disclosure for peanuts, a state tax decision affecting VAT deferral for peanut by-products, and an update to the Common Nomenclature that modified tariff headings for oil-cake. These changes directly impact classification, taxation, and labeling requirements for the market.

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, K t
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. 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 groundnutoil-cake in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of groundnutoil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of groundnutoil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Groundnut oil-cake production in MERCOSUR has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 195.5 thousand tons, which represents a 10.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Production peaked in 2018 at 229.9 thousand tons, with the largest annual increase of 19.9% also recorded that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.9%	(5.4%)	(10.2%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports groundnutoil-cake from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with the highest volume being 2.5 times greater than the lowest. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 22 468 tons of groundnut oil-cake, marking a substantial increase of 115.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 35.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	76.1%	(35.0%)	115.3%	35.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile and the United States remained the primary destinations for MERCOSUR's groundnut oil-cake exports, together accounting for 85.9% of total export volumes.

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

In 2020, groundnut oil-cake exports from MERCOSUR reached 8 605 thousand US dollars, representing a 44.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values grew by 137.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 33.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when values decreased by 0.9%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018 at 65.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	65.5%	(0.9%)	44.6%	33.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Chile accounted for 50.6% and the United States for 35.4% of MERCOSUR's groundnut oil-cake export value, together representing 86.0% of total exports. Other trading partners made up the remaining share.

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 groundnutoil-cake to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed an unstable trend throughout this period. Import volumes reached their minimum in 2019 at 323 tons and peaked in 2020 at 3 775 tons, representing an 11.7-fold difference between these two years. The 2020 volume marked a dramatic increase of 1 068.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 36.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.1%)	(20.4%)	1 068.6%	81.1%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values demonstrated considerable volatility during the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 144 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020, creating a 14.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR imported groundnut oil-cake worth 8 605 thousand US dollars, representing a dramatic increase of 1 353.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when import values decreased by 37.6%.

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