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In-shell almonds 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

The market for in-shell almonds in MERCOSUR contracted from 784.3 t in 2018 to 710.0 t in 2020, driven largely by a sharp fall in imports, which dropped from over 100 t to just 42.2 t. Domestic production remained steady throughout this period, fluctuating between 679 t and 692 t, indicating that the decline in market volume was primarily due to reduced inbound shipments.

After 2020, market volume partially recovered, reaching 733.0 t in 2022 before settling at 728.6 t in 2023. Import levels stayed well below pre‑2020 figures, while exports showed volatility, including a significant rise in 2019 and another jump in 2024 to 23.9 t, reflecting shifting trade patterns.

In 2024, almond producers in Neuquén, Argentina, launched large‑scale mechanized harvesting, announcing a production target of over 100 t. Concurrently, the U.S.–China trade war altered global almond flows, as tariffs on American nuts created potential export opportunities for MERCOSUR suppliers.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of in-shell almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of in-shell almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

MERCOSUR's in-shell almond production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production was broadly stable compared to 2019, with 679.3 t of in-shell almonds produced.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	(0.5%)	(0.2%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in-shell almonds from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 0.1 t, then surged to a peak of 23.8 t in 2019, representing a 433-fold increase. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 11.4 t of in-shell almonds, down 51.9% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 86.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 43 198.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(86.3%)	43 198.8%	(51.9%)	205.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait formed the key group of partners for MERCOSUR's in-shell almond exports in kind. France and the UAE each accounted for 39.2% of exports, while Kuwait represented 16.7%, collectively making up 95.1% of total flows.

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 market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 1 000 US dollars, then peaked in 2019 at 202 000 US dollars, marking a 213-fold gap. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 173 000 US dollars worth of in-shell almonds, a 14.4% drop from 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 87.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 21 198.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(87.3%)	21 198.4%	(14.4%)	185.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and France continued to lead as buyers of MERCOSUR's in-shell almonds in value terms. The UAE accounted for 53.6% of exports, Kuwait for 25.3%, and France for 16.4%, together representing 95.3% of total exports.

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 in-shell almonds to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

MERCOSUR's cross-border shipments of in-shell almonds declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 42.2 t, a sharp 56.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports fell by 84.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -46.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(63.3%)	(4.2%)	(56.3%)	(46.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States and Portugal remained the principal sources for MERCOSUR's in-shell almond imports in kind, jointly accounting for 94.4% of total flows, while other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports peaked in 2017, then fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a 10-fold swing. In 2020, MERCOSUR's in-shell almond shipments from abroad totalled 123 000 US dollars, a dramatic 55.5% year-on-year decline. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 79.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 9.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.4%)	9.0%	(55.5%)	(53.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States consistently represented 74.1% of MERCOSUR's total in-shell almond imports in value terms, indicating high market concentration, with the remainder distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io