0. Executive Summary
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Judgment axis

Key judgment

Item IdentityThe USDA APHIS and USDA Plant Reference System classify Bertholletia excelsa as a woody plant that produces Brazil nuts, an edible nut. ( ACIR )
Key roleAmazon Natural Forest Non-Wood Products · In-shell Nut · Shelled Kernel · Premium Nut · Confectionery · Minced Nut · Oil Ingredients
Production principlesPrioritize tracking Forest Area, Collector, Collection Date, Fallen Pod, Drying, and Processor over general orchard production
Harvesting principleThe key is harvesting large, mature fruits after they naturally fall, rather than picking them directly from the tree.
Product separationPods, In-shell Nuts, Shelled Kernels, Whole/Broken, Roasted, Powder, and Oil are managed as separate products.
Separation of similar itemsSeparation of orchard-type nuts such as pecans, walnuts, and hazelnuts, as well as the plant and production systems.
Global production structureThe FAO identifies the major extraction and production regions as the Amazons of Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru, explaining that Brazil and Bolivia accounted for **91%** of global production in 2018. This figure is based on 2018 data. ( FAOHome )
international tradeThe FAO estimates the 2019 global export value of Brazil nuts, combining in-shell and shelled varieties, at $373 million . As this figure is based on 2019 data, it is not used directly as the current market size. ( FAOHome )
Characteristics of natural forestsThe FAO describes Brazil nuts as a key non-wood forest product harvested from the Amazon rainforest. ( FAOHome )
Safety CoreThe Codex places such importance on the management of mycotoxins during the harvesting, drying, and processing stages that it includes separate annex guidelines for the prevention and reduction of aflatoxins in Brazil nuts. ( FAO Home )
Nutritional characteristicsThe EFSA evaluates Brazil nuts as a highly selenium-rich food source, noting that their content varies significantly. Nutrition and health labeling requires separate verification under current domestic standards. ( European Food Safety Authority )
Domestic production statisticsSouth Korea Commercial Brazil Nut Production Volume and Cultivation Area: To be entered after verification of official raw data.
Domestic import statistics2025/2026 Korea Import Volume, Value, and Share by Country: Input after verification of raw data from the Korea Customs Service
Supply and demand riskFluctuations in natural forest harvesting volume · Rainfall · Accessibility · Fruit drop season · Harvesting delay · Dryness · Mold · Aflatoxin · Shelling Yield · Logistics · Exchange rate
Operating PrinciplesForest–Collector–Pod–In-shell Lot–Kernel–Safety Test–Importer–Buyer RFQ connection
Final goalBuilding Forest-to-Market Supply Intelligence traceable from natural forest harvesting to buyer repurchase
1. Plant Identity & Product Master

Basic fields

detail

Korean nameBrazil nuts
English nameBrazil Nut
Representative scientific nameBertholletia excelsa Humb. & Bonpl. ( USDA Plant Database )
classificationLecythidaceae, Bertholletia
Edible partsKernel inside the shell of the nut of a large woody fruit
Non-edible · Separate managementLarge external pods, shells, leaves, branches, wood, etc.
Major harvesting stagesFruit ripening → Natural fruit drop → Harvesting → Pod opening → Separation of in-shell nuts
Basic product formWhole Pod·In-shell Nut·Shelled Kernel·Whole/Broken·Roasted·Powder·Oil
Basic processing stageExtraction · Pod Opening · Sorting · Drying · Shelling · Kernel Sorting · Roasting · Cutting · Grinding · Oiling
Basic useDirect consumption · Nut mix · Confectionery · Bakery · Minced grains · Powder · Oil · PB
Principle of similar itemsSeparation from general orchard-type nuts, Bertholletia excelsa internal Collection Origin-centered management

The USDA National Agricultural Library classifies Bertholletia excelsa as an independent species of the Lecythidaceae family and links Brazil nuts to a related food concept. ( NAL Agricultural Thesaurus )

Traditional FAO data describes a structure in which multiple angular nuts are contained within a single large fruit. Past technical figures, such as specific nut counts and pod weights, are not used as MarketHub standard fixed values ​​because they vary by origin and sample. ( FAOHome )

Product Master

Product ID

Actual product form

Key Management Standards

BRAZILNUT-P01Natural Forest Fallen PodForest Area · Collection Date · Soundness
BRAZILNUT-P02In-shell Nut immediately after opening the PodCollection Lot · Moisture · Contamination
BRAZILNUT-P03Dried In-shell Brazil NutMoisture · Shell · Mold · Crop/Collection Year
BRAZILNUT-P04Raw Shelled KernelKernel Color, Size, Whole, Moisture
BRAZILNUT-P05Whole KernelSize, uniformity, defects, and flatoxin
BRAZILNUT-P06Broken KernelPiece Size · Color · Safety
BRAZILNUT-P07Roasted Brazil NutRoast Profile · Aroma · Color
BRAZILNUT-P08Seasoned Brazil NutFormulation, Labeling, Packaging
BRAZILNUT-P09Brazil Nut GranuleParticle size and roast status
BRAZILNUT-P10Brazil Nut PowderParticle size, moisture, fat, rancidity
BRAZILNUT-P11Brazil Nut PasteViscosity, particle size, and oil separation
BRAZILNUT-P12Brazil Nut OilPressing, Refining Status, and Oxidation Management
BRAZILNUT-P13Nut mix ingredientsKernel Grade · Origin · Blending
BRAZILNUT-P14Confectionery and bakery ingredientsWhole/Broken · Grain
BRAZILNUT-P15PB · Finished ProductsIngredient Traceability, Labeling, and Use-by Date
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation

Classification criteria

Subdivision type

Management principles

Plant classificationBertholletia excelsaPlant Master
Supply methodNatural forest harvesting · Managed forest harvesting · Verification cultivationProduction Type Separation
Extracting countryBrazil, Bolivia, Peru, etc.Origin Entity
Forest AreaRegion, Concession, Community, etc.Verified Location
Collection YearYear of collectionessential
Harvesting stageFallen Pod·Opened Pod·In-shell·KernelStage separation
Shell statusIn-shell·ShelledTrade/Product Separation
Kernel typeWhole Broken GranuleBuyer Grade
Processing formRaw·Roasted·Powder·Paste·OilProduct ID
Safety ratingPre-inspection · Inspection Compliance · Hold · RejectedSafety Status
Final useSnack·Bakery·Mix Nut·Oil·IngredientBuyer Spec
Transaction typeForest Procurement·Exporter·Import·Bulk·OEM/PBContract NDA
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest

The key to Brazil nut production lies in the structure of natural forest ecology, flowering and fruiting, large pod maturation, natural fruit drop, and forest collection, rather than the typical sowing,  planting, and orchard harvesting process. The FAO describes Brazil nuts as a representative extractable non-wood forest product of the Amazon and indicates that harvesting from natural forests is an important source of income for local residents. ( FAOHome )

step

Essential Dataset

Management purpose

Forest Area RegistrationCountry · Region · Forest ID · Managing EntityOrigin Traceability
Production OutlookFruiting condition, weather, and harvestabilitySupply Forecast
Fruit maturationFruit Development·SeasonCollection Planning
Naturally fallen fruitFruit drop season and weatherHarvest Start
Collection of extraction areasPrevious season Pod/Nut separationpollution prevention
Pod CollectionCollector · Date · RegionCollection Lot
Pod health screeningdecay, damage, moldAflatoxin Risk
Pod releaseRelease Date · MethodNut Recovery
In-shell Nut SeparationWeight, condition, and foreign matterRaw Lot
1st screeningRemove Rotten/Damagedsafety
purifyingThe relevant cityRemoval of soil and contaminants
dryMoisture, Time, MethodMold inhibition
In-shell saveTemperature, humidity, and periodQuality maintenance
transitForest→Collection CenterTraceability
CollectionCommunity/Supplier LotConsolidation
Re-selectionDefects, mold, foreign matterExport Grade
peelingKernel retrieval/damageShelling Yield
Kernel screeningWhole/Broken · Color · FlawsBuyer Grade
Aflatoxin testSampling·ResultRelease/Hold
Other food inspectionspesticide residues, microorganisms, etc.Import/Safety
stir-fryRoast ProfileSnack
Cutting/SplittingIslandIngredient
smashPowder/PasteProcessing
milkingOil YieldOil Product
packagingBlocking oxygen, moisture, and lightZhejiang Province
export shipmentExporter·ContainerTrade
Import customs clearanceHS · Importer · InspectionImport Lot
Domestic shipmentBuyer · Delivery DateDelivery
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management

Quality items

In-shell

Shelled Kernel

processed goods

finished product

Public rating

SpeciesessentialsuccessionsuccessiontrackingPublic
Extracting countryessentialsuccessionsuccessiontrackingPublic
Forest AreaessentialsuccessiontrackingtrackingVerified
Collector/CommunityIDsuccessiontracking-Verified
Collection YearessentialessentialsuccessiontrackingVerified
LotessentialnewnewnewVerified/NDA
Collection Dateessentialsuccessiontracking-Verified
Pod statusSource historysuccession--Verified
Shell statuscore---Member
Kernel exteriorDog examinationcorecoreProduct StandardsVerified
Kernel colorDog examinationcorecoreProduct StandardsVerified
weightIn-shellKernelInput and OutputDisplay amountMember
sizeNut SizeKernel SizeRaw material specificationsProduct StandardsMember
Whole ratio-coreRaw material specificationsProduct StandardsNDA
Broken ratio-coreProduct BranchProduct StandardsVerified
corruptionessentialessentialNon-conformity exclusiondisallowanceVerified
moldessentialessentialcoreLegal standardsVerified
alien substanceessentialessentialessentialessentialVerified
Shell contamination-essentialessentialProduct StandardsVerified
moisturecorecoreBy productProduct StandardsVerified
AflatoxincorecorecoreLegal standardsVerified/NDA
pesticide residuesIf necessaryCompliant with standardscheckLegal standardsVerified/NDA
microorganismIf necessaryimportancecoreProduct StandardsVerified/NDA
SeleniumOrigin/Lot TraitsAnalysis if necessaryLabeling and Quality ReviewVerification of laws and regulationsVerified
Roasting-correspondingcoretrackingNDA
Island-BrokenPowder/PasteProduct StandardsVerified
Oxidation and rancidityStorage ManagementcorePowder/Paste/OilcoreVerified/NDA
Processing history-essentialessentialessentialNDA
packagingBulkB2BBy productLabeling packagingMember
savedryBy productBy productBy productVerified
Expiration dateThe relevant cityBy productTest-basedmarkVerified
ShipmentrecordrecordrecordrecordVerified
Returns and ClaimsrecordrecordrecordrecordNDA
RepurchaseconnectionconnectionconnectionconnectionNDA

The Codex specifies that separate management measures for aflatoxin reduction are required for Brazil nuts due to their unique harvesting and processing environments . In particular, defect sorting and lot inspection management are crucial, as a correlation has been confirmed between spoiled kernels and shells and aflatoxin contamination. ( FAO Home )

The EFSA assesses that Brazil nuts have very high selenium concentrations and significant natural variability. Therefore, instead of using "high selenium content" as a mere marketing slogan, one must separately verify test results by origin and lot, as well as domestic labeling and nutritional standards . ( European Food Safety Authority )

Lot
Master Required Field

Lot ID · Item · Product Type · Species · Scientific Name · Country of Origin · Forest Area · Forest Management/Community · Collector · Collection Year · Collection Date · Pod Lot · Pod Condition · In-shell Weight · Moisture · Grade · Spoilage · Mold · Damage · Foreign Matter · Drying Date · Drying Method · Collection Center · Processor · Exporter · Importer · Shelling Date · Kernel Weight · Shelling Yield · Whole/Broken Ratio · Kernel Color · Defects · Aflatoxin · Pesticide Residues · Microorganisms · Selenium (if required) · Storage · Shipment History · Export Lot · Import Lot · Raw Material Lot · Roasting · Chopped · Powder · Paste · Extraction History · Packaging Date · Best Before Date · Origin · Returns · Claims · Repurchase

5. Korea Market & Demand Structure

Customers

Purchase criteria

Cooperation opportunities

Nut importerCountry · Forest Origin · Collection YearGlobal Procurement
Nut processing companyWhole · Broken · Moisture · SafetyProcessing RFQ
Premium nut brandWhole Kernel · Origin · PackagingPremium Retail
Nut mix manufacturingSize · Whole · Country of Origin · Unit PriceMixed Nut Ingredients
Roasted nut companyMoisture · Roast suitabilitySnack
Large-scale distributionCountry of origin, safety, inspection, and small packagingRetail/PB
Online distributionKernel · Small Packaging · Inspection InformationCommerce
confectionery companyBroken Granule PowderIngredient
BakeryWhole/Broken·PowderB2B
granola and cerealBroken·RoastedRegular Supply
Hotels and RestaurantsWhole PieceFoodservice
HMR manufacturingNut mix/crushedIngredient
PB·OEMSnacks and Nut MixManufacturing cooperation
Oil ProcessorKernel Oil YieldOil RFQ
Research and testing institutionsAflatoxin·Selenium·StorageValidation
ESG·Forestry Cooperation AgencyForest Origin·Collector·TraceabilitySustainable Sourcing
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence

step

Key variables

Operational judgment

Natural forest productionForest Area · Fruition · WeatherSupply Forecast
Naturally fallen fruitSeason · AccessibilityCollection Start
Forest CollectionCollector·Date·Pod StatusTraceability
Pod releaseNut RecoveryRaw Yield
dryMoisture and timeAflatoxin Risk
CollectionCommunity·Collection CenterLot Consolidation
In-shell screeningRot, Mold, SizeRaw Grade
peelingKernel Recovery · BrokenProcessing Economics
Kernel GradeWhole · Color · FlawsBuyer Spec
Safety TestAflatoxin, etc.Release/Hold
export contractOrigin·Grade·Collection YearProcurement
shipmentExporter·Freight·TransitLanded Cost
Import customs clearanceHS · Importer · InspectionImport Lot
Domestic storageMoisture and rancidityInventory
Roasting and grindingYield · Scent · ColorValue-add
deliveryTest Report · Delivery DateBuyer Evaluation
RFQ · RepurchaseClaim·Safety·PriceSupplier Ranking

Import and export management

item

Management principles

In-shell Brazil NutRegister after verifying the accurate item description and tariff code in the current Korea Customs Service HSK.
Shelled Brazil NutSeparate HS management from in-shell
Stir-fried and prepared productsCan be classified differently from the raw material; current HSK must be verified separately.
Powder/PasteVerification of item classification by degree of processing and formulation
Brazil Nut OilSeparate HS review for oils and fats
Korea's import volumeInput after verification of raw data by the Korea Customs Service for 2025/2026
Korean import valueInput after official verification of raw data
Major suppliersEnter after verifying official data for country, HS, quantity, and amount.
FTAAgreement Tariff Rates by Origin, HS, and Processing Status, and Rules of Origin
Food safetyLatest domestic standards for aflatoxin, pesticide residues, microorganisms, etc.
Customs clearance unit priceSeparate calculation of In-shell and Shelled
Forest originRecommendation for traceability at the Forest/Community level, not just the national level.
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence

Products and processes

Key conditions

RFQ conversion

Fallen PodForest·Collection DateForest Procurement
In-shell Raw NutMoisture, decay, moldExport Raw RFQ
Dried In-shellMoisture and safetyTrade RFQ
Raw KernelWhole · Color · FlawsKernel RFQ
Whole KernelSize · SafetyPremium Snack
Broken KernelPiece · Color · SafetyBakery
Roasted KernelRoast · Aroma · ColorSnack
GranuleGrain size · RoastBakery/HMR
PowderParticle size, moisture, rancidityIngredient
PasteViscosity and oil separationFood Ingredient
Brazil Nut OilExtraction, Refining, OxidationOil RFQ
ShellSeparation of food supply chainsSeparate verification of material and fuel utilization
Pod ShellSeparation of food supply chainsReview of biomaterials and fuels
Defective KernelSafety assessmentOnly suitable parts are converted to processing.
Mold/Aflatoxin FailureFood supply chain exclusionDisposal/Regulatory Treatment

The FAO views Brazil nuts as an important extractable forest product in the Amazon economy. Therefore, regarding the utilization of by-products, instead of simply transitioning waste to material as is done with general nuts, Forest Sustainability, collection costs, regulations, and contamination risks must be verified first. ( FAOHome )

Product Research Profile (PRP)

PRP area

Key question

Forest OriginWhat are the quality differences by country, region, and forest?
Collection SeasonHow does the time of collection affect moisture, decay, and mold?
Pod ConditionHow to prevent contamination with previous season and corrupt Pods
DryingWhat are the key management conditions for lowering aflatoxin risk?
SortingHow much does removing defective and spoiled nuts contribute to safety?
AflatoxinWhere does the risk increase among Collection, Drying, and Storage?
ShellingWhat is the kernel recovery rate compared to the in-shell?
Whole YieldHow does the Whole Kernel ratio affect costs?
SeleniumWhat is the variation in content between the Origin and Lot?
RoastHow to manage changes in aroma, color, and rancidity by kernel size
PowderWhat is the oxidation stability after grinding?
PasteWhat are the viscosity, oil separation, and storage stability?
OilWhat are the actual milking yield and oxidation stability?
BuyerHow Safety Result, Origin, and Whole Yield Affect Repurchase
8. AX Transformation

first of all

Execution item

Performance indicators

1Species·Forest Origin·Collector·Collection Date·Lot becomes mandatoryRequired value completion rate
2Pod·In-shell·Kernel·Roasted·Powder·Oil Product separationProduct identification rate
3Linking weather, fallen fruit, harvesting, collection, and shipment dataSupply Forecast Accuracy
4Data conversion of Aflatoxin, test reports, drying, storage, and processing historyTraceability rate
5Collector–Processor–Exporter–Importer–Buyer RFQ connectionRFQ Match Rate
6Video AI Pod·Nut Defect DetectionDefect detection accuracy
7Kernel AI Whole/Broken · Discoloration ClassificationGrade Accuracy
8Mold/Aflatoxin Risk ScoringRisk Lot Early Detection Rate
9Forest Collection Volume PredictionError compared to actual
10Collection Delay Risk AnalysisHigh-risk Lot Ratio
11Predicting Drying Termination ConditionsMoisture standard compliance rate
12Shelling Yield PredictionError compared to actual
13Kernel Whole Yield PredictionError compared to actual
14Inventory and Rancidity Risk PredictionQuality claim rate
15AI Supplier/Buyer MatchSample→Contract Conversion Rate
16Forest TraceabilityForest Area → Buyer Traceability Rate
9. Industry Problem Bank

Problem group

Problem Definition

Required data

Fluctuations in natural forest supplyNatural fruiting and harvesting conditions have a greater influence than cultivation area.Forest Production
Concentration in producing countriesBrazil, Bolivia, and Peru sensitive to changes in the supply environmentOrigin
Forest TraceabilityDifficulty tracing the actual sampling site in the final kernelForest ID
Collector dispersionHistory interruption during the process of consolidating multiple extraction lotsCollector
Previous season mixingOld Pods/Nuts increase safety risksCollection Year
Delay in samplingRisk of contamination if left unattended for a long time after fallingCollection Delay
Poor dryingIncreased risk of mold and aflatoxinMoisture
Corruption KernelDeterioration of safety and marketabilityDefect
AflatoxinFood Safety Risk: A Core Issue in International TradeTest Result
In-shell/Shelled mixtureDistortion in comparison of supply volume and customs clearance unit priceProduct State
Shelling Yield deviationActual Cost Fluctuation of Edible KernelsYield
Whole/Broken deviationPremium Product Yield FluctuationGrade
Selenium deviationNutritional content may vary by origin and lot.Lab Result
rancidityDeterioration of storage quality of high-fat kernelsStorage
Import logistics riskAmazon Mountains → Port → Korea Lead TimeLogistics
Discontinuation of test reportsLack of connection between Forest Lot and test resultsCertificate
Lack of ESG verificationVerification of sustainable extraction claims is necessaryForest Governance
Repurchase not reflectedBuyer Claim Not Feedback in Collector/Processor SelectionEvaluation·Reorder
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model

RFQ Type

Public Registration

Verify/NDA

Forest Collection ProcurementCountry·Region·Collection SeasonCommunity · Quantity · Unit Price
In-shell Brazil NutOrigin · Collection Year · MoistureLot · Actual Price
Shelled KernelWhole/Broken · Color · SafetyMOQ · Test Report
Premium Whole KernelSize·Grade·OriginLot · Actual Unit Price
Broken KernelStandards and safetyProcessing Price
Roasting ingredientsKernel Size · MoistureRoast Yield
Roasted Brazil NutRoast Level · ScentMOQ · Delivery Time
GranuleParticle size and colorBakery RFQ
PowderParticle size, moisture, rancidityIngredient
PasteViscosity and particle sizeB2B
Brazil Nut OilExtraction and refiningOil RFQ
Nut mixWhole/Broken·OriginPB
Confectionery and BakeryKernel·GranuleRegular Supply
importOrigin · Collection Year · HSExporter · Freight · Unit Price
Aflatoxin verificationLot · Inspection StatusOriginal test score report
Selenium AnalysisOrigin·LotAnalysis Report
Forest TraceabilityForest·Collector·ProcessorVerified Chain
Sustainable procurementExtraction Rights · Forest GovernanceRelated evidence
PB·OEMNut Mix · Roasted · OilManufacturing conditions
Research cooperationAflatoxin·Storage·Forest SupplyDataset·IP
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Version History

Version

Main contents

situation

v1.0Plant Identity · Amazon Natural Forest Harvesting · Forest Origin · In-shell · Kernel · Aflatoxin · Processing · RFQ Basic Structure Registrationcomplete
v1.1Latest Global Production · Korea Import Volume · Current HSK · Forest Origin · Verification of Market Raw Dataexpected
v2.0Collection Lot · Drying · Aflatoxin · Shelling Yield · Whole/Broken · Selenium · Roast · Powder · Oil Quality Standards Subdivisionexpected
v3.0Combine Forest Area–Community–Collector–Collection Center–Processor–Exporter–Importer–Buyer Verified Containerexpected