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Walnuts market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the walnut market volume in MERCOSUR contracted from 25 489 t to 21 491 t. This decline was primarily driven by a reduction in Chilean production due to a water crisis and a decrease in planted areas, which constrained supply. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic further disrupted harvest and export operations, leading to market stagnation.

The market began to recover in 2021, reaching 23 864 t, and grew to 25 406 t in 2022 as improved spring weather conditions supported a rebound in agricultural output. By 2023, the market volume stabilized at 25 331 t, balanced by firm global demand and low international prices resulting from large harvests in the United States.

In 2024, China opened its market to Brazilian pecans, expanding export opportunities for the region. Concurrently, the climate crisis in Chile caused a 26% drop in walnut production, tightening supply. Other notable developments included growing consumer preference for healthy snacks and increased investment in production technology.

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 walnuts in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Walnut production in MERCOSUR has declined for the third year in a row. In 2019, the region produced 23 700 tons of walnuts, but by 2020, this figure had dropped to 22 665 tons, marking a 4.4% decrease. 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, M $ US

Walnut production in MERCOSUR has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2019, the output was valued at 94.3 million US dollars, but in 2020, it fell to 86.8 million US dollars, representing an 8.0% drop. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 28.5%, with an average annual rate of decrease of 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.1%)	(16.3%)	(8.0%)	(10.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports walnuts from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, walnut exports from MERCOSUR saw a decline. In 2019, exports reached a peak of 7 216 tons, but in 2020, they dropped to 6 403 tons, reflecting an 11.3% decrease. From 2017 to 2020, exports overall increased by 98.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 25.7%. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, at 53.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.1%	46.1%	(11.3%)	25.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates were the top buyers of walnuts from MERCOSUR, accounting for 70.2% of total exports in volume. Italy led with 41.1% of exports, followed by Turkey at 15.8%, and the United Arab Emirates at 13.3%.

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

After two years of gains, MERCOSUR's walnut export value declined. In 2019, exports hit a high of 28 692 thousand US dollars, but in 2020, they fell to 24 520 thousand US dollars, a drop of 14.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 64.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.1%. The most significant increase was in 2018, at 46.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	46.1%	32.0%	(14.5%)	18.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United States, and Turkey were the primary destinations for MERCOSUR's walnut exports in value terms, together making up 62.8% of total flows. Italy accounted for 33.1%, the United States for 20.2%, and Turkey for 9.5%.

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 walnuts to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

Walnut imports into MERCOSUR have risen for the third year in a row. In 2019, imports stood at 4 990 tons, and by 2020, they increased to 5 229 tons, up by 4.8%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 14.5%, with an average annual increase of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	3.6%	4.8%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Chile and the United States dominated the import market for walnuts into MERCOSUR, together accounting for 85.8% of total imports in volume.

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

Walnut import value in MERCOSUR has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2019, imports were valued at 26 600 thousand US dollars, but in 2020, this dropped to 24 520 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 7.8%. From 2017 to 2020, import value fell by 25.5%, with an average annual decline of 9.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.8%)	(9.4%)	(7.8%)	(9.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, Chile and the United States were the key sources for walnut imports into MERCOSUR in value terms, jointly representing 86.8% of total imports.

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