2025 pecan harvest in Brazil could reach 7,000 tons, producers say

With a harvest forecast for 2025 that could reach around 7,000 tons of pecans, equal to or even higher than the 2023 harvest, producers in Rio Grande do Sul are keeping an eye on the stabilization of prices in the United States to assess the potential of the export market and the prices to be charged. The severe storms that hit the North American country caused significant damage to orchards, with losses estimated at over 15%, which are still being calculated. In Brazil, the domestic market has high demand for shelled pecans, but the country still remains an importer of the fruit. Brazilian industries have sought supplies from Argentina to meet the growing demand. To date, import volumes total over 150 tons, already negotiated or in the process of negotiation. Prices for in-shell pecans on the Argentine market vary between US$3.50 and US$4.10, depending on the quality of the product. Regarding shelled walnuts, Brazil continues to export, although in reduced quantities, due to ...