Brazil: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian vegetable market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Brazil

In value terms, vegetable production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Brazil shrank modestly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

The vegetable harvested area in Brazil declined slightly to X ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, exports of vegetables from Brazil surged to X tons, increasing by X% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uruguay (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Argentina amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 Paraguay (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to Brazil, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), sevenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Brazil, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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