Shelled brazil nuts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shelled brazil nuts by the United States reached $59.9 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. Value rose 51% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $39.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $66.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $69.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $39.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $51.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $56.0M | 4.4K t |
Where the United States imports shelled brazil nuts from
Bolivia alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bolivia grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bolivia | $39.2M | 65% |
| Brazil | $10.2M | 17% |
| Peru | $8.5M | 14% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $309K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $259K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $202K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $138K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $79K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $13K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.29 per kg, close to the world average of $6.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled brazil nuts exports from the United States
The United States exported $4.9 million of shelled brazil nuts in 2024 (563 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 88 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 56% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 26% |
| Israel | $300K | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $128K | 2.6% |
| France | $87K | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $84K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $48K | 1% |
| Bermuda | $40K | 0.8% |
| Armenia | $27K | 0.6% |
| Iceland | $24K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled brazil nuts imported by the United States?
The United States imported shelled brazil nuts worth $59.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 148 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled brazil nuts to the United States?
Bolivia was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($39.2 million), followed by Brazil (17%) and Peru (14%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled brazil nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.29 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $6.91 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of shelled brazil nuts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.0 million in 2017 to $59.9 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $69.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export shelled brazil nuts?
Yes. The United States exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Canada and Israel. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $55.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled brazil nuts?
The HS code for shelled brazil nuts is subheading 0801.22. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0801 page.
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