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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 walnut market volume in Brazil contracted from approximately 11 000 t in 2018 to around 8 400 t in 2020. This decline coincided with reported production challenges that led the sector to seek support from Embrapa to overcome bottlenecks. The establishment of the Brazilian Association of Nuts and Chestnuts (ABNC) in 2020 aimed to strengthen the sector by unifying producers and addressing these structural issues.

Market recovery began in 2021, with volume reaching 9 600 t, and continued growth to over 12 700 t by 2023. This expansion was driven by rising consumer incomes, particularly in the C class, which broadened access, coupled with ongoing efforts to promote the health benefits of nuts, stimulating domestic demand. Significant investments in production capacity and favorable climatic conditions in growing regions further supported the supply side during this period.

The sector gained momentum in 2024 with the opening of the Chinese market for Brazilian pecans and access to new international destinations like South Korea and Thailand, strengthening export prospects. Institutional efforts continued into 2025, with steps to formalize Integrated Pecan Production with the Ministry of Agriculture, facilitating market access and supporting sector development.

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 walnuts in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of walnuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of walnuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Brazil's walnut production rebounded in 2021 after two years of decline. The country produced 6 215 tonnes of walnuts, marking a significant 48.6% increase from 2020. Looking at the broader 2018-2021 period, production actually decreased by 13.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 4 182 tonnes, while the sharpest annual decline occurred in 2019 with a 29.3% drop.

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 walnuts from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point came in 2020 with just 367 tonnes, while 2021 saw the highest volume at 680 tonnes - representing an 85.1% surge from the previous year. The difference between these peak and trough years was 1.9 times. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a 28.0% decrease.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.7%	(28.0%)	85.1%	22.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil's walnut exports were heavily concentrated in the United States, which accounted for 77.5% of total export volumes. Other markets represented a much smaller portion of Brazil's export flows.

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

Brazil's walnut exports in value terms reached 6 397 thousand US dollars in 2021, showing a solid 21.8% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export values grew by 20.7% with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 5 254 thousand US dollars, while the highest came in 2019 at 6 742 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020 with a 22.1% drop, while the largest increase happened in 2019 with a 27.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.2%	(22.1%)	21.8%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil's walnut exports in value terms were overwhelmingly concentrated in the United States, which captured 91.1% of the total export value.

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 walnuts to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

Brazil's walnut imports declined in 2021 after two years of growth. The country imported 4 064 tonnes, representing an 11.6% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import volumes fell by 8.7% with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 4 599 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred that same year with a 2.7% gain.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	2.7%	(11.6%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Chile dominated Brazil's walnut imports in volume terms, accounting for 81.6% of total import flows. The remaining imports were distributed among various other markets.

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

Brazil's walnut imports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 24 516 thousand US dollars - a 3.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import values dropped by 19.8% with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.1%)	(9.5%)	(3.6%)	(7.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Chile remained Brazil's primary supplier of walnuts in value terms, accounting for 82.2% of total import value. The remainder was distributed across numerous other countries.

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