Brazil - Oil Crops - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Nov 2, 2023

Brazil's August 2023 Export of Oil Crops Dives 11%, Reaching $4.2B

Brazil Oil Crops Exports

In August 2023, overseas shipments of oil crops (primary) decreased by -13.3% to 8.4M tons, falling for the third month in a row after four months of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 with an increase of 478% month-to-month.

In value terms, oil crops exports fell to $4.2B (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 when exports increased by 423% against the previous month.Brazil Oil Crops Exports By Country (Billion USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Oil Crops in Brazil (billion USD)
Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023
China2.71.61.91.30.80.31.95.65.45.44.53.43.1
Spain< 0.10.2< 0.1< 0.1< 0.1N/A0.30.20.20.30.20.10.1
Others1.00.80.40.30.40.20.61.62.22.42.11.31.0
Total3.72.52.41.61.30.52.87.47.88.16.84.84.2

Exports by Country

China (6.3M tons) was the main destination for oil crops exports from Brazil, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, oil crops exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (256K tons), more than tenfold.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to China totaled +3.2%.

In value terms, China ($3.1B) remains the key foreign market for oil crops exports from Brazil, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($124M), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to China stood at +1.2%.

Exports by Type

Soya beans (8.4M tons) was the largest type of oil crops exported from Brazil, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by sesame seed (31K tons), with a 0.4% share of total exports. Coconuts (93 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with less than 0.1% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of soya beans stood at +2.9%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: sesame seed (+19.4% per month) and coconuts (+7.7% per month).

In value terms, soya beans ($4.2B) remains the largest type of oil crops exported from Brazil, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by sesame seed ($46M), with a 1.1% share of total exports. It was followed by oilcrops, nes, with less than 0.1% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of soya beans was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: sesame seed (+19.3% per month) and oilcrops, nes (+25.5% per month).

Export Prices by Country

In August 2023, the oil crops price amounted to $504 per ton (FOB, Brazil), growing by 2.2% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The export price peaked at $628 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to August 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In August 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Turkey ($540 per ton) and Iran ($522 per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($477 per ton) and Argentina ($482 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the oil crops market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 249 - Coconuts
  • FCL 236 - Soybeans
  • FCL 242 - Groundnuts, in shell
  • FCL 333 - Linseed
  • FCL 270 - Rapeseed or colza seed
  • FCL 267 - Sunflower seed
  • FCL 289 - Sesame seed
  • FCL 292 - Mustard seed
  • FCL 296 - Poppy seed
  • FCL 265 - Castor Beans
  • FCL 336 -
  • FCL 277 -
  • FCL 310 -
  • FCL 263 -
  • FCL 299 - Melonseed
  • FCL 254 -
  • FCL 339 -
  • FCL 280 -
  • FCL 305 -
  • FCL 275 -
  • FCL 311 -
  • FCL 312 -
  • FCL 329 - Cottonseed

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  • Brazil

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
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    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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