Malaysia: Brazil Nut Market 2025

Brazil Nut Market Size in Malaysia

In 2021, the Malaysian brazil nut market decreased by -23.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. Brazil nut consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Brazil Nut Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, the amount of brazil nuts exported from Malaysia fell markedly to X kg, with a decrease of -56.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,874%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, brazil nut exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,651%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X kg) and Brunei Darussalam (X kg) were the main destinations of brazil nut exports from Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of -20.5%).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) and Brunei Darussalam ($X) were the largest markets for brazil nut exported from Malaysia worldwide.

Singapore, with a CAGR of -6.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average brazil nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 110%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+17.9%).

Brazil Nut Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of brazil nuts, when their volume decreased by -46% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,361% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, brazil nut imports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 2,502% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of brazil nut to Malaysia, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, brazil nut imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), fivefold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+16.0% per year) and the United States (+37.1% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of brazil nut to Malaysia, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+9.8% per year) and the United States (+95.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average brazil nut import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($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 (+41.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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