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In-shell walnuts 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 in-shell walnuts market in MERCOSUR began at 22.2 thousand tonnes in 2018 before contracting to 17.8 thousand tonnes in 2019. A recovery in 2020 lifted volume to 19.0 thousand tonnes, even as adverse weather conditions like droughts and late frosts in Argentina's Mendoza region reduced local production by an estimated 2 000 tonnes.

Market volume continued to expand, reaching 22.0 thousand tonnes by 2022. However, in 2023, it retreated to 21.0 thousand tonnes as a surge in exports drew supply away from the domestic market, supported by a global context of ample walnut harvests in the United States and firm international demand that kept prices low.

Entering 2024, the sector faced continued production challenges from persistent adverse weather in Argentina, while high export commitments from Chile tightened global availability. Consumer preferences within MERCOSUR increasingly favored natural and healthy snacks, underpinning demand, and the potential effects of the MERCOSUR-EU agreement remained a topic of industry discussion.

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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 in-shell walnuts in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of in-shell walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

MERCOSUR's in-shell walnut production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 22 665 tons of in-shell walnuts, marking a 4.4% decrease from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	(7.4%)	(4.4%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

MERCOSUR's in-shell walnut production has dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 54 823 thousand US dollars, down 6.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 42.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.1%)	(29.1%)	(6.0%)	(17.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in-shell walnuts from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, MERCOSUR's exports of in-shell walnuts in volume terms declined. In 2020, exports totaled 4 800 tons, a 26.3% year-on-year drop. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 59.4%, averaging 16.8% per year. The peak was in 2019 at 6 513 tons, with the largest increase of 55.3% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.2%	55.3%	(26.3%)	16.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates were the main destinations for MERCOSUR's in-shell walnut exports by volume. Italy accounted for 47.1% of exports, Turkey for 19.4%, and the UAE for 16.1%, together making up 82.6% of total export 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

Following two years of increase, MERCOSUR's in-shell walnut exports in value terms fell. In 2020, export value stood at 11 611 thousand US dollars, 27.5% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 5.9%, with an average annual rate of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 16 023 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase of 22.9% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.9%	18.9%	(27.5%)	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates led as the top buyers of MERCOSUR's in-shell walnuts by value. Italy held 50.1% of export value, Turkey 16.3%, and the UAE 15.8%, collectively accounting for 82.3% 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 walnuts to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. In 2019, imports hit a low of 554 tons, with a 27.5% decline that year. By 2020, imports surged to 1 158 tons, a sharp 108.9% increase from 2019, creating a 2.1-fold gap between the two years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	(27.5%)	108.9%	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile and the United States were the primary suppliers of in-shell walnuts to MERCOSUR by volume, together representing 81.2% of total imports.

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

After two years of decline, MERCOSUR's in-shell walnut imports in value terms rose. In 2020, imports were recorded at 3 572 thousand US dollars, a dramatic 58.1% increase from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 6.2%, averaging 2.0% per year. The lowest value was in 2019 at 2 259 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 27.2% also in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.8%)	(27.2%)	58.1%	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Chile and the United States dominated MERCOSUR's in-shell walnut imports by value, accounting for 84.1% of total imports, indicating a high level of market concentration.

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