Brazil: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian grapefruit market declined slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +2.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Brazil

In value terms, grapefruit production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 340% against the previous year. Grapefruit production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of grapefruits in Brazil stood at X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 0.6% against the previous year. The grapefruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grapefruit harvested area in Brazil shrank to X ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 1.1%. The grapefruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, overseas shipments of grapefruits decreased by -0.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 472%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 495% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Liberia (X tons), Marshall Islands (X tons) and Singapore (X kg) were the main destinations of grapefruit exports from Brazil, together accounting for 36% of total exports. These countries were followed by Argentina, Panama, Denmark, Malta, Cyprus, Hong Kong SAR, Bahamas and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 48%.

From 2018 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Liberia ($X), Marshall Islands ($X) and Denmark ($X) constituted the largest markets for grapefruit exported from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 34% share of total exports. Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Malta, Panama, Bahamas, Argentina, Portugal and Cyprus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

Argentina, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 3.9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (-9.6%).

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of grapefruits, when their volume increased by 26% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -18.6% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest grapefruit supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, grapefruit imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uruguay (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (+1.8% per year) and Egypt (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruits to Brazil, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (-2.0% per year) and Egypt (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grapefruit import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 23%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.1%).

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