1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Voluntary Report Voluntary-Public Distribution Date:May 26,2026 Report Number:BR2026-0024 Report Name:Stonefruit Production and Trade in Brazil Country:

2、Brazil Post:Brasilia Report Category:Stone Fruit Prepared By:Carolina Castro Approved By:Joseph Degreenia Report Highlights:Brazils stone fruit sector focuses primarily on peach production,with smaller plum and limited nectarine production.The 2025/26 season faced significant weather challenges,as l

3、ate frosts and excessive rainfall in southern producing regions reduced yields.With modest export volumes,most stone fruit production is consumed domestically.The sector confronts volatile weather conditions,high production costs,and competition from imports,but benefits from government support prog

4、rams and ongoing investments in orchard modernization.Stone Fruit Production Peach Brazil is the 16th largest global peach producer,according to 2024 FAO(The Food and Agriculture Organization),with average annual production of 200,000 metric tons(MT).Main varieties include Chimarrita,Eldorado,Dourad

5、o-2,and Maciel,selected for adaptation to subtropical conditions and early harvest.The sector is fragmented and dominated by small and medium producers.While the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics(IBGE)reported 4,735 peach-producing establishments in 2017(most recent data available),ind

6、ustry contacts indicate this number likely decreased sharply by 2026,reflecting significant consolidation.Despite this contraction,peaches remain easily marketable and command premium prices in the Brazilian market.Technological advances have improved production efficiency.Some producers registered