Brazil nuts, in shell production by country
World production of brazil nuts, in shell reached 79,736 t in 2024, up 3.4% over ten years. The largest producers were Brazil (43.8%), Bolivia (42.6%), Peru (13.6%).
- World production, 2024
- 79,736 t
- 10-year change
- +3.4%
- Producing countries
- 3
- Largest producer
- Brazil
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of brazil nuts, in shell production, 2024
Share of the world total. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
Producers ranked, 2024
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 34,909 | 43.8% | −6.9% |
| 2 | Bolivia I | 33,980 | 42.6% | −0.1% |
| 3 | Peru I | 10,846 | 13.6% | +94% |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South America | 79,735 t | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3.4% | 3 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- +0.5%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- +0.3%
- Record year
- 1970 117,667 t
- Largest yearly fall
- 1967 −31%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 54,672 t | — |
| 1970s | 73,055 t | +34% |
| 1980s | 57,262 t | −22% |
| 1990s | 52,694 t | −8.0% |
| 2000s | 60,962 t | +16% |
| 2010s | 73,006 t | +20% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 78,752 t | +7.9% |
International trade, 2024
Trade item: Brazil nuts, in shell. Other forms of this product (for example frozen, boneless, shelled, dried or processed) are separate FAO trade items that are not included here, so these figures cover only part of its trade.
- World exports
- 8,695 t
- Export value
- USD 18.0 m
- Average export price
- 2.07 USD/kg
Brazil was the largest exporter with 65.8% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; Peru was the largest importer with 48.1%. World exports fell 55% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 5,725 | 65.8% | USD 13.3 m | 2.32 | −19% |
| 2 | Guatemala | 1,220 | 14.0% | USD 58,000 | 0.05 | +6,678% |
| 3 | Spain | 615 | 7.1% | USD 773,000 | 1.26 | −78% |
| 4 | Netherlands | 352 | 4.0% | USD 497,000 | 1.41 | −14% |
| 5 | Peru | 241 | 2.8% | USD 1.6 m | 6.61 | +24,000% |
| 6 | Bolivia | 207 | 2.4% | USD 605,000 | 2.92 | −89% |
| 7 | United States | 150 | 1.7% | USD 670,000 | 4.47 | +15% |
| 8 | Guyana | 55 | 0.6% | USD 23,000 | 0.42 | — |
| 9 | Afghanistan | 22 | 0.3% | USD 94,000 | 4.27 | — |
| 10 | Italy | 20 | 0.2% | USD 121,000 | 6.05 | −89% |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru | 3,863 | 48.1% | USD 6.0 m | 1.55 | +16% |
| 2 | China | 1,433 | 17.9% | USD 6.9 m | 4.80 | +2,766% |
| 3 | El Salvador | 1,126 | 14.0% | USD 56,000 | 0.05 | +6,156% |
| 4 | United States | 276 | 3.4% | USD 1.5 m | 5.32 | −64% |
| 5 | France | 209 | 2.6% | USD 1.7 m | 8.00 | +63% |
| 6 | Benin | 194 | 2.4% | USD 113,000 | 0.58 | — |
| 7 | Spain | 156 | 1.9% | USD 361,000 | 2.31 | −88% |
| 8 | Italy | 148 | 1.8% | USD 682,000 | 4.61 | −77% |
| 9 | Burkina Faso | 139 | 1.7% | USD 9,000 | 0.06 | — |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 94 | 1.2% | USD 552,000 | 5.87 | +453% |
FAOSTAT detailed trade data (Crops and livestock products trade, release of 23 July 2026): quantities in tonnes and values in current US dollars as reported by countries; exports include re-exports. Shares are of the total reported by all exporting or importing countries. World exports and imports do not match because of timing, valuation (exports FOB, imports CIF) and gaps in reporting. Processed products such as juices, dried or canned goods are separate items.
Brazil nut prices on wholesale markets
- Markets quoting
- 1
- Median price
- 22.8 EUR/kg
- Middle half of quotes
- 22.77–22.77 EUR/kg
- Latest quote
- 9 November 2026
Median of the midpoints of 1 current quotes converted to EUR per kg at the reference rates used on Husfarm. Markets quote different varieties, grades, origins and trade stages, so prices are not directly comparable between countries.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most brazil nuts, in shell?
Brazil was the largest producer in 2024 with 34,909 t, 43.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of brazil nuts, in shell?
World production was 79,736 t in 2024, +3.4% compared with 2014.
What is the wholesale price of brazil nuts, in shell today?
The median of 1 current quotes on 1 markets tracked by Husfarm is 22.8 EUR/kg (latest quote 9 November 2026). Prices vary widely by variety, grade, origin and market.
Which country exports the most brazil nuts, in shell?
Brazil exported 5,725 t in 2024, 65.8% of reported world exports, worth USD 13.3 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most brazil nuts, in shell?
Peru imported 3,863 t in 2024, 48.1% of reported world imports.
Where does this data come from?
Production and area figures are from FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (dataset Crops and livestock products, release of 23 December 2025). Shares, rankings, changes and averages are calculated by Husfarm.
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About the data
- Figures are production in tonnes as reported to or estimated by FAO for each calendar year; the latest year is 2024.
- Letters next to a country mark figures that are not official national data: E estimated by FAO, I imputed by FAO (filled in by a statistical model), X taken from an external organisation. Treat them as approximate.
- Shares are relative to the FAO world total; ten-year changes compare 2024 with 2014; average growth per year is the compound annual rate between the two years.
- Country series on Husfarm start in 2000; the world series starts in 1961.
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How to cite: FAO (2025). FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products — Brazil nuts, in shell. Retrieved via Husfarm, https://husfarm.com/production/brazil-nuts/. Licence CC BY 4.0.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.