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In-shell walnuts market in Brazil

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian in-shell walnut market volume contracted from 8 054 t in 2018 to 5 244 t in 2020. This decline coincided with reported drought and plant diseases that affected nut production across Brazil, reducing domestic supply and contributing to the market's contraction.

A sustained recovery began in 2021, with the market reaching 8 349 t by 2023. This growth aligned with a period of strong global demand for nuts, which was expanding at about 6% per year, and continued growth in domestic consumption, supporting both production and import volumes.

The sector's environment was further shaped by significant trade policy changes. In 2024, the United States imposed a 50% surcharge on Brazilian nuts, creating export challenges. Conversely, the opening of the Chinese market for Brazilian pecans presented a new export opportunity, while severe drought in the Amazon in 2025 impacted global supply chains for related nut varieties.

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, 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, 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, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 in-shell walnuts in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of in-shell walnuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of in-shell walnuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

After two consecutive years of decline, Brazil's in-shell walnut production rebounded in 2021. The country produced 6 215 tonnes of in-shell walnuts that year, marking a substantial 48.6% increase from 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually decreased by 13.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 4 182 tonnes, while the most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 29.3% decrease.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.3%)	(17.9%)	48.6%	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in-shell walnuts from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

The export market for in-shell walnuts from Brazil showed considerable volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a dramatic 169-fold difference between these two years. In 2021, Brazil exported 314 tonnes of in-shell walnuts, representing an extraordinary 16 809.0% surge compared to 2020. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2020 at just 2 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 97.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	227.8%	(97.2%)	16 809.0%	148.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Thailand and Hong Kong emerged as the primary destinations for Brazil's in-shell walnut exports, together accounting for 93.6% of total export volumes. The remaining 6.4% was distributed among various smaller markets.

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, K $ US

The export value of in-shell walnuts from Brazil exhibited significant volatility during these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2020, while the highest occurred in 2021, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 57 times. In 2021, Brazil's in-shell walnut exports totaled 1 061 thousand US dollars, representing a remarkable 5 619.8% increase year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 19 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 93.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	233.1%	(93.8%)	5 619.8%	128.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand and Hong Kong remained the principal buyers of Brazil's in-shell walnuts in value terms, collectively representing 90.0% of total export earnings. The remaining 10.0% was distributed across various other countries.

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 in-shell walnuts to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

Brazil's in-shell walnut import volumes displayed notable volatility during this period. Import levels fluctuated 1.9 times between the high of 2020 and the low of 2021. In 2021, Brazil imported 546 tonnes of in-shell walnuts, representing a 48.6% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 063 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 74.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.9%)	74.4%	(48.6%)	(14.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018-2021 period, Chile consistently dominated Brazil's in-shell walnut imports, accounting for 80.6% of total import volumes. This indicates a high concentration on the Chilean market, with the remaining 19.4% shared among other countries.

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, K $ US

In 2021, Brazil's in-shell walnut imports reached 1 767 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp 47.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 38.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.9%. The maximum import value was recorded in 2020 at 3 343 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 54.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.3%)	54.1%	(47.2%)	(14.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil's in-shell walnut imports in value terms were heavily concentrated on Chile and Argentina, with these two countries together accounting for 99.8% of total import flows.

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