Brazil: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian peach and nectarine market declined modestly to $X in 2021, waning by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Brazil

In value terms, peach and nectarine production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 129% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of peaches and nectarines in Brazil dropped to X tons per ha in 2021, with a decrease of -5.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 31%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the average peach and nectarine yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of peaches and nectarines were harvested in Brazil; approximately reflecting the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to peach and nectarine production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of peaches and nectarines, when their volume decreased by -40.2% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 541%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 457% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for peach and nectarine exports from Brazil, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, peach and nectarine exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), more than tenfold. Marshall Islands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.9% share.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled +95.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+114.4% per year) and Marshall Islands (+95.0% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for peach and nectarine exports from Brazil, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Marshall Islands, with a 4.8% share.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled +113.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+127.4% per year) and Marshall Islands (+135.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 77%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Malta ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Marshall Islands (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, purchases abroad of peaches and nectarines decreased by -13.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of peach and nectarine imports to Brazil, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Argentina (with a CAGR of -4.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest peach and nectarine suppliers to Brazil were Spain ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising 97% of total imports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of -6.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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