U.S.: Brazil Nut Market 2025

Brazil Nut Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. brazil nut market increased by 176% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. Brazil nut consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Brazil Nut Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, exports of brazil nuts from the United States soared to X tons, increasing by 134% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 290% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, brazil nut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 299% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for brazil nut exports from the United States, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, brazil nut exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at +33.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+53.1% per year) and Canada (-14.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for brazil nut exports from the United States, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled +27.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+62.6% per year) and Canada (-16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average brazil nut export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 31%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Brazil Nut Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, supplies from abroad of brazil nuts increased by 193% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, brazil nut imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 71%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of brazil nut to the United States, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, brazil nut imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Nigeria (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +12.3%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of brazil nut to the United States, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled -1.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average brazil nut import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -47.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 203%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-12.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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