Brazil: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Brazil

The Brazilian market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing fell to $X in 2022, declining by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Brazil

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing shrank notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 266%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Brazil totaled less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The harvested area of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Brazil stood at less than X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Brazil

For the fourth year in a row, Brazil recorded decline in shipments abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing, which decreased by -14.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 37%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Angola (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Brazil, together comprising 43% of total exports. Bangladesh, Italy, South Korea, Spain, Guatemala, Turkey, the Dominican Republic, Croatia, Serbia and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +113.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for seed, fruit and spore used for sowing exported from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. The United States, Spain, Turkey, the Dominican Republic, South Korea, Guatemala, Serbia, Angola, Croatia and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +52.3%, 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

In 2022, the average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 46%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guyana ($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 South Korea (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing into Brazil plummeted to X tons, reducing by -15.7% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 69%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 78%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of seed, fruit and spore used for sowing to Brazil, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. Argentina (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+11.4% per year) and Argentina (+69.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing suppliers to Brazil were Argentina ($X), the United States ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of +60.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 252% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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