Brazilian grape exports rise in Q3

Brazilian grape exports totaled 4.04 thousand tonnes in September, according to Comex Stat data. The volume was 123% higher than in August, but 14.9% lower than in September 2025. Revenue, in turn, totaled US$10.84 million FOB, down 14.6% year-on-year. Despite the decline compared with September 2025, the result contributed to the increase in exports in the third quarter. From July to September, around 7.2 thousand tonnes were shipped, generating US$19.6 million FOB, increases of 5.7% in volume and 17% in revenue compared with the same period in 2025.

Among the main destinations, Argentina and the United States stood out for their contrasting average prices. In Argentina, the price paid for the fruit increased 26%, to US$2.80/kg. In the United States, however, the average price fell 13%, to US$2.83/kg. Despite the additional tariff, shipments to the country reached a level close to that recorded in 2023 — the last year without the additional tariffs — totaling 755 tonnes. In the North American market, Canada also stood out, with shipments nearly tripling, from 380 tonnes in September 2025 to 1.08 thousand tonnes this year.

Despite the strong performance in the quarter, market agents report that shipments to the European market, the main destination during this second export window, are still gaining momentum. According to exporters, quality issues in some lots, particularly those related to the presence of residues, hindered shipments throughout September. Part of this fruit was redirected to the domestic market, increasing supply and putting pressure mainly on white seedless grape prices. As a result, some companies were unable to ship the entire volume initially planned for the period.

In addition, the earlier harvests in Europe, favored by the warmer summer this year, kept stocks partially supplied and reduced the need for new purchases. This factor, combined with quality issues affecting some Brazilian lots, contributed to a 44% decline in shipments to Europe compared with the same period in 2025.

For October, shipments are expected to intensify — driven by the deterioration of European stocks — which should reduce domestic supply and support a recovery in prices. In the medium term, Brazil’s second export window may also benefit from potential supply gaps among competitors such as Peru, Chile, South Africa, and European producers, amid production issues and earlier harvests in some regions.

Source: HF Brasil

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