Brazil: Mate Market 2025

Mate Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian mate market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Mate Production in Brazil

In value terms, mate production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 48%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of mate in Brazil dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -3% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the average mate yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The mate harvested area in Brazil stood at X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 6.1%. The mate harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mate Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of mate, when their volume decreased by -13% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 37%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, mate exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for mate exports from Brazil, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, mate exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Argentina (X tons), twofold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uruguay was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (+54.1% per year) and Chile (-6.8% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for mate exports from Brazil, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uruguay stood at +1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (+50.0% per year) and the United States (+11.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mate Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of mate were imported into Brazil; picking up by 22% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 845%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mate imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,081% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Paraguay (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mate to Brazil, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, mate imports from Paraguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Paraguay stood at +20.9%.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mate to Brazil, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Paraguay stood at +22.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mate import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 124%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+10.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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