Shelled brazil nuts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in shelled brazil nuts was worth $286.8 million in 2024, about 41.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017, and up 9% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $286.8M | 41.5K t |
| 2023 | $262.3M | 36.1K t |
| 2022 | $273.8M | 36.4K t |
| 2021 | $300.5M | 37.4K t |
| 2020 | $263.6M | 39.4K t |
| 2019 | $259.3M | 36.2K t |
| 2018 | $414.1M | 44.5K t |
| 2017 | $315.8M | 28.4K t |
Top shelled brazil nuts exporting countries
Bolivia is the largest exporter with 51% of world exports, followed by Peru and Brazil. The top three supply 74% between them, out of 88 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bolivia | $147.4M | 51% |
| Peru | $38.7M | 14% |
| Brazil | $27.3M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $25.5M | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $15.2M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $5.6M | 1.9% |
| United States | $4.9M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 1.2% |
| Chile | $3.1M | 1.1% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 0.7% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 148 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59.9M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $32.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $23.6M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $17.8M | 6.2% |
| Canada | $12.6M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $11.3M | 4% |
| South Korea | $11.2M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $10.8M | 3.8% |
| France | $10.5M | 3.7% |
| Australia | $8.1M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $7.5M | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | $7.0M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $9.24 per kg and Bolivia $6.40 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0801.22: Nuts, edible: brazil nuts, fresh or dried, shelled. HS 0801 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most shelled brazil nuts?
Bolivia exported $147.4 million in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by Peru (14%) and Brazil (10%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most shelled brazil nuts?
The United States imported $59.9 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (11%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in shelled brazil nuts?
It was worth $286.8 million in 2024, about 41.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $414.1 million. 88 countries reported exports and 148 reported imports.
What is the average price of shelled brazil nuts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $9.24 per kg and Bolivia $6.40 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for shelled brazil nuts?
The HS code for shelled brazil nuts is subheading 0801.22, in chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0801 page.
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