Mustard powder and prepared mustard market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian market for mustard powder and prepared mustard saw substantial growth from 2018 to 2023, with volume rising from 1 781 t to 2 780 t and value increasing from 3.0 million USD to 5.9 million USD. This expansion was supported by the strong preference for yellow mustard, which dominates consumer tastes, and the significant enlargement of local production capacity, which boosted domestic supply.

Market diversification and increased competition played a crucial role, highlighted by the entry of major national and international brands such as Heinz, Maille, and Hemmer. The introduction of gourmet mustards, regional flavors, and healthier options with nutritional benefits catered to evolving consumer demands, stimulating further consumption and value growth.

Investments in production machinery and technology enhanced efficiency and product quality, while packaging innovations like single-serve sachets and food-service formats improved accessibility across different segments. These developments, aligned with global growth trends, helped sustain the market's upward trajectory through the period.

Production mustard powder and prepared mustard in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil ranked as the 20th largest global producer of mustard powder and prepared mustard.

Top producers of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2018-2021

World map of production of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2018-2021

Brazil's production of mustard powder and prepared mustard grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 1 936 tonnes, marking a 5.8% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 39.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.7%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Brazil's production value of mustard powder and prepared mustard continued its upward trend for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 1 808 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 12.2% year-on-year increase. Between 2018 and 2021, production value grew by 37.9%, translating to an annualized rate of 11.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports mustard powder and prepared mustard from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Brazil exported 879 tonnes of mustard powder and prepared mustard, showing a strong 16.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 26.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 5.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Paraguay and Uruguay were the primary export partners in terms of volume, together accounting for 90.0% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Brazil's exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard were valued at 821 thousand US dollars, a 23.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 25.7%, with an average annual rate of 7.9%. The largest decline was in 2020, at 11.1%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Uruguay (44.8% of export value), Paraguay (34.8%), and Venezuela (3.9%) formed the key group of partners for Brazil's mustard powder and prepared mustard exports in value terms, collectively representing 83.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Imports mustard powder and prepared mustard to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

Brazil's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 1 220 tonnes, up 20.7% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 12.6%, with an average annual rate of 4.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 764 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 29.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 32.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and France were the dominant sources for imports in volume, jointly accounting for 88.4% of total flows, with other markets making up the rest.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Brazil's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 3 010 thousand US dollars, representing a 33.5% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value increased by 28.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.6%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 1 780 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 24.2%.

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

Over 2018-2021, France and the United States together accounted for 88.1% of total import value, with the remaining flows distributed among other markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021