Brazil: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian apple market reached $X in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight slump. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in Brazil

In value terms, apple production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 58% against the previous year. Apple production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of apples in Brazil surged to X tons per ha in 2021, growing by 30% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The apple harvested area in Brazil was estimated at X ha in 2021, flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, approx. X tons of apples were exported from Brazil; surging by 58% on 2020. Overall, exports recorded a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, apple exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 131%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons), India (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Brazil, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +60.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Brazil were India ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for 66% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +62.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of apples, when their volume decreased by -52.5% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 101%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 138%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple imports to Brazil, together accounting for 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to Brazil were Argentina ($X), Chile ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 85% of total imports. Spain, Portugal and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Among the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +13.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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