Brazil imported 80,700 tons of apples in the first half of 2025, a 13% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. This decline is largely due to the recovery of the national harvest, which reduced the need for foreign supply. However, current import volumes still significantly exceed the five-year average, marking a 48% increase over a broader period, according to Brazilian media. Despite this decline, the demand for imported apples remains strong. Between 2015 and 2020, Brazil imported an average of 40,000 tons of apples in the first half of each year, half the volume observed so far in 2025. In 2024, imports peaked at 235,000 tons following a poor local harvest, thus doubling the figures from the previous year. For the second half of 2025, projections indicate total annual imports slightly below 200,000 tons. Although lower than last year's record, this figure would still place Brazil among the world's main importers, with over 20% of national consumption depending on foreign supply. The export dynamics have changed. Chile, traditionally Brazil's first supplier, saw its shipments drop by 25% year-on-year to 36,000 tons. Italy also experienced a slight decline, with 17,000 tons. Argentina, on the other hand, strengthened its presence with more than 16,000 tons shipped - compared to 14,600 tons the previous year - showing strong potential for continued growth. For the future, economic uncertainty and currency volatility remain key variables. A weaker Brazilian real could curb import volumes due to increased costs, while stability could favor the continuation of international purchases. Nevertheless, with stable demand and the growing participation of suppliers like Argentina, Brazil remains a strategic market for global apple exporters.