Southern Asia: Brazil Nut Market 2025

Brazil Nut Market Size in Southern Asia

After three years of decline, the South Asian brazil nut market increased by 330% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, faced a precipitous slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Brazil Nut Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, brazil nut production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of brazil nut production was Afghanistan (X tons), comprising approx. 97% of total volume. It was followed by Nepal (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Afghanistan totaled +2.3%.

Brazil Nut Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of brazil nuts decreased by -11.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 828%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, brazil nut exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 862%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Afghanistan (X tons), together recording 99% of total export.

Afghanistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the brazil nuts exports, with a CAGR of +51.9% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Afghanistan increased by +61 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) also remains the largest brazil nut supplier in Southern Asia.

In Afghanistan, brazil nut exports expanded at an average annual rate of +59.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 60% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Afghanistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to +5.3% per year.

Brazil Nut Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

For the fourth year in a row, Southern Asia recorded decline in supplies from abroad of brazil nuts, which decreased by -21.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 181% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, brazil nut imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 169% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) represented the key importer of brazil nuts, creating 69% of total imports. Nepal (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Pakistan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to brazil nut imports into India stood at -35.1%. At the same time, Nepal (+31.7%) and Pakistan (+4.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +31.7% from 2012-2022. While the share of Nepal (+16 p.p.) and Pakistan (+14 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of India (-30.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported brazil nuts in Southern Asia, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nepal ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to -34.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nepal (+34.6% per year) and Pakistan (+5.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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