Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh persimmon (caqui) in Brazil is primarily a domestically consumed fresh fruit, supplied by temperate-fruit producing areas with São Paulo as the leading production base. Commercial supply is seasonal, with wholesale market availability peaking in Brazil’s autumn (roughly March–June) and strong flows through São Paulo’s wholesale system. The main cultivars in Brazilian commercialization include Fuyu, Rama Forte, Giombo and Taubaté, which differ in firmness and astringency behavior. While most volume is sold in local markets, a smaller share has historically been exported to selected destinations, making phytosanitary compliance and postharvest handling key for any export program.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with meaningful production; minor exporter
Domestic RoleSeasonal fresh fruit supplied mainly to domestic wholesale and retail channels
SeasonalityPeak market supply typically occurs from March to June (Brazilian autumn), with volumes concentrated from São Paulo and southern states.
Specification
Primary VarietyFuyu
Physical Attributes- Variety-linked firmness differences affect handling (e.g., Fuyu marketed as firmer; astringent types soften at full ripeness).
- External color uniformity and absence of skin defects are common wholesale acceptance attributes in fresh fruit channels.
Compositional Metrics- Astringency/tannin behavior is a key differentiator for astringent types (e.g., Rama Forte and Taubaté), affecting edible maturity timing.
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Orchard harvest → sorting/grading → packing → wholesale distribution (e.g., CEAGESP flows in São Paulo) → retail
- Export programs (when applicable): packing/cold storage → phytosanitary certification → reefer logistics → importer distribution
Temperature- Postharvest cooling and cold storage are used to slow softening and extend marketability for seasonal programs.
- Controlled-atmosphere storage has been reported in the literature to extend storage duration versus regular air storage.
Atmosphere Control- Controlled atmosphere storage is used in some supply chains to extend storage life, but rapid quality loss can still occur during shelf life.
Shelf Life- Published postharvest overviews report storage up to ~2 months in regular air storage and up to ~3 months in controlled atmosphere, with quality deterioration during shelf life.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Phytosanitary HighFresh persimmon market access can be blocked or delayed if live quarantine pests are detected (including scale insects/mealybugs that can shelter under the fruit calyx), triggering rejection, mandatory treatment, or import suspension by destination authorities.Implement orchard and packinghouse pest monitoring, targeted calyx inspection/cleaning, and pre-shipment compliance checks against destination-country phytosanitary protocols using MAPA/DSV export requirement references.
Logistics MediumPersimmon quality is sensitive to postharvest handling and cold-chain breaks, and the short seasonal peak concentrates volumes into a narrow logistics window.Secure cold storage and refrigerated transport capacity ahead of March–June peak, and validate storage/atmosphere parameters for the target variety and destination transit time.
Market MediumSeasonal supply concentration (March–June) can amplify short-term price and availability volatility in domestic wholesale channels.Use forward programing with growers/packers and staggered harvesting where feasible; diversify sourcing across producing states.
FAQ
When is the main season for fresh persimmon in Brazil?Wholesale market seasonality references in Brazil indicate the main persimmon season runs from March to June, which is the autumn peak for key marketed varieties.
Which persimmon varieties are most common in Brazil’s commercial market?Brazilian persimmon commercialization references commonly cite Fuyu, Rama Forte, Giombo and Taubaté among the main cultivars seen in wholesale and market reporting.
Is Brazil mainly a producer or an importer of fresh persimmon?Brazil is a producer market for persimmon and most production is reported as being sold fresh domestically, with only a smaller share exported to selected destinations.
What is a key trade-blocking risk for exporting fresh persimmon?Phytosanitary non-compliance is a key blocker: the detection of live quarantine pests (including insects that can hide under the calyx) can lead to shipment rejection, required treatments, or suspensions by importing authorities.