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Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Raw Brazil Nut
Analyze 1,644 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Raw Brazil Nut.
Raw Brazil Nut Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Raw Brazil Nut: Thailand (+1502.3%), China (+540.0%), Peru (+93.7%).
Raw Brazil Nut Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Raw Brazil Nut country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Raw Brazil Nut transaction unit prices: Peru (17.47 USD / kg), Panama (14.57 USD / kg), Costa Rica (10.29 USD / kg), Bolivia (9.62 USD / kg), South Africa (8.38 USD / kg), 6 more countries.
329 exporters and 469 importers are mapped for Raw Brazil Nut.
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Raw Brazil Nut Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
329 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Raw Brazil Nut. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Raw Brazil Nut Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 329 total exporter companies in the Raw Brazil Nut supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetailFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-05-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Brazil
Supplying Products: Raw Brazil Nut, Cashew Kernel, Raw Unshelled Brazil Nut +1
(Bolivia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Crop ProductionFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
(Brazil)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Uganda)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionOthersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: OthersTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Raw Brazil Nut Global Exporter Coverage
329 companies
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Raw Brazil Nut Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
469 importer companies are mapped for Raw Brazil Nut demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Raw Brazil Nut Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Libya)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Brazil)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
469 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Raw Brazil Nut.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Raw Brazil Nut
Raw Brazil Nut Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Raw Brazil Nut wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Raw Brazil Nut wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (24.47 USD / kg), Poland (13.38 USD / kg), Portugal (3.82 USD / kg).
Long-lived perennial tree with specialized pollination ecology; productivity is sensitive to forest degradation and loss of pollinator communities
Consumption Forms
Raw kernels for snack mixes and direct consumption
Ingredient use in confectionery and bakery
Processed forms (e.g., roasted nuts, nut butters, and oil) in downstream markets
Grading Factors
Moisture condition/dryness and absence of mold
Mycotoxin (aflatoxin) compliance for destination markets
Kernel integrity (whole vs. broken) and size grading
Freedom from rancidity and off-odors
Foreign matter and shell fragment limits
Insect damage and pest presence
Planting to HarvestTypically bears fruit when about 10–20 years old under natural conditions (per FAO EcoCrop); fruits take roughly a year to mature.
Market
Raw Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa) are a globally traded tree nut primarily sourced from wild collection in the Amazon basin rather than plantation agriculture. Global supply is concentrated in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru, with Bolivia and Peru prominent in shelled-kernel exports and Brazil prominent in in-shell exports. International trade is shaped by highly variable wild yields, seasonal forest access constraints, and stringent food-safety expectations (notably mycotoxins/aflatoxins). Major demand centers include North America and Europe, where kernels are used both for direct consumption and as an ingredient in confectionery, bakery, and snack mixes.
Major Producing Countries
BrazilCore Amazon-basin origin; one of the two largest producers in FAOSTAT and highlighted by FAO NWFP as a key supply country.
BoliviaKey producing country and major processing/export hub for shelled kernels per FAO NWFP trade narrative.
PeruMajor producing country in the Amazon (notably Madre de Dios) and an important exporter of shelled kernels per FAO NWFP.
Major Exporting Countries
BoliviaLeading exporter of shelled Brazil nut kernels in FAO NWFP trade narrative; large transformation sector.
PeruTop exporter of shelled kernels alongside Bolivia per FAO NWFP.
BrazilDominant exporter of in-shell Brazil nuts in FAO NWFP 2019 trade narrative.
Major Importing Countries
United StatesMajor destination market for Brazil nuts referenced in FAO trade materials; verify latest shares via ITC Trade Map.
GermanyMajor European import market referenced in FAO trade materials; verify latest shares via ITC Trade Map.
United KingdomMajor import market referenced in FAO trade materials; verify latest shares via ITC Trade Map.
NetherlandsEuropean trading and distribution hub for nuts; verify latest flows via ITC Trade Map.
Supply Calendar
Bolivia (Amazon basin):Jan, Feb, Mar, AprCollection commonly peaks during early-year months when fruits fall; timing depends on local rainfall and forest access.
Peru (Madre de Dios and adjacent Amazon areas):Jan, Feb, Mar, AprSeasonally aligned with neighboring Amazon regions; harvesting is tied to the period of fruit drop.
Brazil (Acre/Amazonas/Pará and other Amazon states):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, MayCollection can extend later into the first half of the year in some areas; supply is not a strict plantation-style harvest window.
Specification
Major VarietiesBertholletia excelsa (Brazil nut)
Physical Attributes
High-oil tree nut kernel; prone to rancidity if poorly stored
Often traded as whole kernels or pieces; kernel integrity and absence of shell fragments are common buyer requirements
Compositional Metrics
Moisture control is critical to limit mold growth and mycotoxin risk in storage and shipment
Selenium content is a known attribute of Brazil nuts, but levels are highly variable by origin and growing conditions
Grades
UNECE dry and dried produce standards include specific standards for Brazil nuts inshell (DDP-26) and Brazil nut kernels (DDP-27)
Packaging
Food-grade lined cartons or bags for bulk trade; packaging must protect kernels from moisture uptake and contamination during transport
Supply Chain
Value Chain
Wild forest collection (extractive) -> initial drying/handling -> transport to aggregation points -> shelling and sorting/grading -> food safety testing (notably mycotoxins) -> packing -> export distribution to ingredient and retail channels
Demand Drivers
Direct consumption in snack and nut-mix formats
Ingredient use in confectionery, bakery, and processed foods
Health-positioning demand tied to micronutrient associations (notably selenium), subject to labeling rules by market
Temperature
Quality preservation depends more on cool, dry storage and humidity control than refrigeration; heat and moisture accelerate rancidity and mold risks
Shelf Life
Shelf life is primarily constrained by oxidation/rancidity and moisture-driven mold risk; buyer specs commonly emphasize freshness indicators and contaminant compliance
Risks
Climate HighBrazil nut supply is largely wild-harvested in the Amazon basin, and fruit production can be highly variable across years and sites; climate-driven shocks (rainfall anomalies, drought, and fire conditions) can rapidly reduce available export volumes and disrupt collection logistics.Diversify sourcing across Brazil/Bolivia/Peru where feasible, use multi-year contracts with flexible volume terms, and monitor seasonal climate/fire indicators ahead of the main collection period.
Food Safety HighMycotoxins (notably aflatoxins) are a recurring trade risk for Brazil nuts, driving border rejections and requiring sorting/testing programs; contamination risk increases with inadequate drying, high humidity, and poor storage practices.Implement moisture management from forest to facility, apply systematic sampling/testing, and use sorting/segregation programs aligned with destination-market limits.
Supply Concentration MediumGlobal supply is concentrated in a small number of Amazon-basin countries (especially Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru), increasing exposure to localized disruptions (weather, infrastructure, policy, or phytosanitary and food-safety enforcement actions).Maintain approved suppliers in at least two origin countries and qualify alternative grades/forms (whole vs. pieces) to improve procurement flexibility.
Logistics MediumUpstream logistics depend on seasonal access to remote forest areas and river/road transport; delays can degrade quality if moisture control is not maintained, increasing rancidity and mold risk.Use moisture-safe collection and storage protocols, specify maximum time-to-dry targets, and require documented lot traceability from collection to export.
Sustainability
Dependence on intact Amazon forest ecosystems (pollinators and habitat integrity); deforestation and forest degradation can reduce long-term productivity
Climate variability (rainfall anomalies, drought, and forest fire conditions) can destabilize wild yields and collection access
Labor & Social
Remote forest collection conditions and occupational safety risks (including injuries from heavy falling fruits during collection season)
Livelihood dependence of forest communities and concerns around fair compensation, traceability, and legality in extractive supply chains
FAQ
Are Brazil nuts mostly farmed or wild-harvested?Most Brazil nuts in global trade are collected from wild trees in Amazon forests rather than produced in plantation systems, which makes supply sensitive to forest conditions and year-to-year yield variability.
Which countries are most important in the global Brazil nut supply chain?Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru are the key supply countries. Brazil is prominent in in-shell exports, while Bolivia and Peru are major exporters of shelled kernels, reflecting processing capacity in those countries.
Why is aflatoxin control a major issue for Brazil nut trade?Aflatoxins are a common mycotoxin hazard for nuts and have been associated with Brazil nut border notifications in the EU. To manage this, supply chains rely on good drying and storage practices plus sorting and testing to meet destination-market limits.
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