Brazilian lychees reach 153 tons with exports set to grow

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The lychee harvest in Brazil takes place mainly from December to January, differing from most producing countries, where harvests run from May to July. This timing allows Brazil to supply fruit during Christmas and the Chinese New Year, providing an advantage in international markets.

Brazil’s export volumes have expanded sharply in recent years. From just 2.8 tons in the 2017/18 season, exports rose to a record 153.1 tons in the 2024/25 harvest. Much of this growth came from the Alto Paranapanema Lychee CPL region in Southwest São Paulo.

One operator in the area, BRITCHIS Lychee, exported 73,072 kg in the last season, accounting for 47.7% of Brazil’s total exports. Camila Boni, commercial director at BRITCHIS, said: “We’re new to exporting. Last season, our farm had its second foray into exporting lychees, and we practically accounted for 48% of Brazil’s total exports. Now, in this upcoming 2025/2026 harvest, which begins in December, we expect to break the 120-ton export barrier—last season, we exported 73 tons. If that happens, I don’t think it’s difficult for Brazil to surpass 200 tons, a 30% increase over the previous harvest.”

The 2025/26 season will determine whether Brazil can sustain this trajectory and further consolidate its role in supplying lychees during a period of high international demand.

Source: Abrafrutas

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Source: The Plantations International Agroforestry Group of Companies