Brazil has set a new benchmark in its agricultural export history, shipping 180,000 tonnes of peanuts to global markets in 2025, according to Band News TV. The achievement underscores Brazil’s emergence as the sixth-largest exporter of high-quality peanuts, with Russia and China as leading destinations.
São Paulo continues to dominate the sector, producing 86% of national output—over 700,000 tonnes annually—thanks to its advanced agricultural infrastructure and decades of research-driven innovation. The municipalities of Tupã, Marília, and Jaboticabal remain key production hubs.
According to Renata Martins Sampaio, a researcher at the Institute of Agricultural Economics (IEA), demand from Asia played a major role in boosting exports:
“China is the world’s leading producer and consumer of peanuts. However, its domestic production has not been sufficient to meet consumption needs, which opened more space for Brazilian exports.”
Between January and August 2025 alone, peanut exports generated US$222 million, marking a 26% increase compared to 2024. In addition, peanut oil exports surged by 170%, reaching 98 tonnes, mostly destined for China (87%) and Italy (13%). Nutrition experts highlight its growing popularity due to its high Omega-6 content, vitamin E, and antioxidants that promote cardiovascular and immune health.
Alberto Amorim, Executive Secretary of the São Paulo Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply, praised the state’s leadership in agricultural innovation:
“The peanut sector is a source of pride for São Paulo’s agriculture, reflecting decades of research and coordination that have strengthened its global competitiveness.”
With continued investment and innovation led by the Agronomic Institute (IAC)—responsible for 80% of Brazil’s peanut varieties—Brazil’s peanut industry is well-positioned for sustained international growth.
