Budding pecan orchards indicate harvest of around 7,000 tons in Brazil

Expecting to harvest around 7,000 tons of pecans in 2025, equal to or greater than that of 2023, producers from Rio Grande do Sul are waiting for prices to stabilize in the United States to get a sense of the export market and the prices to be charged. This is because, with the severe storms that are ravaging that country, losses in North American orchards, estimated at over 15%, have not yet been accounted for. In Brazil, the domestic market is experiencing high demand for shelled pecans. However, the country is currently still an importer of the fruit. Industries are seeking supplies from Argentina to meet their needs. Import volumes indicate over 150 tons have already been negotiated or are being negotiated. Currently, prices charged in that country for the sale of in-shell pecans range from US$3.50 to US$4.10, depending on the quality of the fruit. Regarding shelled walnuts, the country continues to export, although in very small quantities due to business done last year. ...