Groundnuts (peanuts) production in Brazil
In 2024 Brazil produced 806,064 t of groundnuts (peanuts), the 10th largest in the world (1.40% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 100%. The record was 956,228 t in 1972. Area harvested: 281,563 ha, yield 2.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 806,064 t
- World rank
- 10 of 107
- 10-year change
- +100%
- Record
- 956,228 t
- 1972
Groundnuts (peanuts) in Brazil, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Brazil compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.4%
- 0.87% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.9
- world 1.8 (+55%)
- kg per person
- 3.80
- world 7.05
- 10-year change
- +100%
- world +24%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Argentina | 1,482,827 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Guinea | 1,000,000 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Brazil | 806,064 | 1.4% |
| 11 | Tanzania | 760,000 | 1.3% |
| 12 | Chad | 692,960 | 1.2% |
Map of world production of groundnuts (peanuts)
Share of the world total; Brazil is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 806,064 | −7.9% | 281,563 | 2.86 |
| 2023 | 875,205 | +3.2% | 235,687 | 3.71 |
| 2022 | 848,385 | +6.8% | 220,461 | 3.85 |
| 2021 | 794,666 | +22% | 203,962 | 3.90 |
| 2020 | 651,126 | +12% | 178,777 | 3.64 |
| 2019 | 580,573 | +3.1% | 171,569 | 3.38 |
| 2018 | 563,344 | +3.0% | 151,832 | 3.71 |
| 2017 | 546,929 | −2.4% | 154,300 | 3.54 |
| 2016 | 560,463 | +12% | 154,556 | 3.63 |
| 2015 | 500,060 | +24% | 147,872 | 3.38 |
| 2014 | 402,626 | +3.3% | 142,952 | 2.82 |
| 2013 | 389,783 | +17% | 120,970 | 3.22 |
| 2012 | 334,224 | +7.3% | 110,366 | 3.03 |
| 2011 | 311,409 | +19% | 106,671 | 2.92 |
| 2010 | 261,455 | +2.3% | 94,329 | 2.77 |
| 2009 | 255,662 | −18% | 94,325 | 2.71 |
| 2008 | 312,802 | +19% | 121,456 | 2.58 |
| 2007 | 263,440 | +5.4% | 113,776 | 2.32 |
| 2006 | 249,916 | −21% | 110,777 | 2.26 |
| 2005 | 315,239 | +33% | 136,048 | 2.32 |
| 2004 | 236,488 | +26% | 104,501 | 2.26 |
| 2003 | 187,719 | −3.9% | 89,174 | 2.11 |
| 2002 | 195,284 | −3.2% | 97,093 | 2.01 |
| 2001 | 201,763 | +7.4% | 105,010 | 1.92 |
| 2000 | 187,890 | +4.7% | 104,948 | 1.79 |
| 1999 | 179,421 | −7.1% | 101,218 | 1.77 |
| 1998 | 193,154 | +37% | 102,045 | 1.89 |
| 1997 | 141,255 | −8.4% | 88,472 | 1.60 |
| 1996 | 154,278 | −9.3% | 80,830 | 1.91 |
| 1995 | 170,129 | +6.2% | 94,723 | 1.80 |
| 1994 | 160,230 | +5.7% | 91,897 | 1.74 |
| 1993 | 151,544 | −12% | 85,977 | 1.76 |
| 1992 | 172,172 | +23% | 100,649 | 1.71 |
| 1991 | 140,548 | +1.6% | 89,414 | 1.57 |
| 1990 | 138,325 | −7.9% | 83,583 | 1.65 |
| 1989 | 150,183 | −8.9% | 84,710 | 1.77 |
| 1988 | 164,884 | −15% | 97,817 | 1.69 |
| 1987 | 192,973 | −10% | 140,179 | 1.38 |
| 1986 | 214,549 | −37% | 159,180 | 1.35 |
| 1985 | 339,234 | +36% | 193,165 | 1.76 |
| 1984 | 248,632 | −12% | 150,663 | 1.65 |
| 1983 | 283,665 | −11% | 211,696 | 1.34 |
| 1982 | 317,451 | −11% | 236,888 | 1.34 |
| 1981 | 354,951 | −26% | 244,806 | 1.45 |
| 1980 | 482,849 | +4.6% | 312,947 | 1.54 |
| 1979 | 461,557 | +42% | 288,686 | 1.60 |
| 1978 | 325,007 | +1.3% | 253,785 | 1.28 |
| 1977 | 320,721 | −37% | 228,747 | 1.40 |
| 1976 | 509,905 | +15% | 371,465 | 1.37 |
| 1975 | 441,987 | −2.4% | 345,095 | 1.28 |
| 1974 | 452,722 | −23% | 373,637 | 1.21 |
| 1973 | 589,887 | −38% | 506,083 | 1.17 |
| 1972 | 956,228 | +1.2% | 758,585 | 1.26 |
| 1971 | 944,746 | +1.8% | 726,470 | 1.30 |
| 1970 | 928,073 | +23% | 669,688 | 1.39 |
| 1969 | 753,863 | −0.0% | 613,332 | 1.23 |
| 1968 | 753,905 | +0.4% | 606,434 | 1.24 |
| 1967 | 750,741 | −16% | 693,863 | 1.08 |
| 1966 | 894,902 | +20% | 643,580 | 1.39 |
| 1965 | 742,686 | +58% | 540,627 | 1.37 |
| 1964 | 469,671 | −22% | 429,837 | 1.09 |
| 1963 | 603,840 | −6.8% | 422,876 | 1.43 |
| 1962 | 647,811 | +11% | 476,461 | 1.36 |
| 1961 | 584,432 | — | 436,381 | 1.34 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 23 t USD 35,000
- Exporter rank
- 58 of 95
- Imports
- 386 t USD 731,000
- Importer rank
- 62 of 141
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of groundnuts (peanuts) in Brazil?
Brazil produced 806,064 t in 2024, 1.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Brazil rank in the world for production of groundnuts (peanuts)?
Brazil ranked 10th of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 34.1% of the world total.
How has the production of groundnuts (peanuts) in Brazil changed?
It rose by 100% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +24% for the world. The record was 956,228 t in 1972.
What is the yield of groundnuts (peanuts) in Brazil?
2.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (806,064 t from 281,563 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Brazil export or import groundnuts, excluding shelled?
In 2024 Brazil reported exports of 23 t (USD 35,000) and imports of 386 t (USD 731,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
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.