Voluntary Report–Voluntary-Public Distribution Report Name:Brazilian Grape and Wine Market Overview Country:Brazil Post:Brasilia Report Category:Fresh Deciduous Fruit, Fresh Fruit, Wine Prepared By:Carolina Castro Approved By:Joseph Degreenia Report Highlights: Brazil is emerging as a significant player in the global grape and wine industry. The country's vineyards,concentrated in the southern states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná, benefit fromfavorable climate conditions that produce high-quality grapes for both table consumption and THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF PlantedArea Brazil maintains its position as the world's 14thlargest grape producer while steadily expanding market presence.The country also ranks as the 11thlargest wine producer. The 2025 planted area for grape cultivation in Braziltotaled 85,000 hectares (data from IBGE-Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), primarily distributedacross the South, Southeast, and Northeast regions. IBGE estimates indicate that cultivated areas will reach 86,711 hectares in 2026.Grapeproduction spans a widevariety, from small family-owned vineyards rooted in tradition to large commercial wineries that invest heavily in Rio Grande do Sul is Brazil’s largest grape-producing state, with approximately 48,000 hectares of vineyards.Niagarais the main variety grown,a rustic grape that is also grown in the Southeast, particularlyin São MiguelArcanjo, São Paulo, and Paraná.Pernambuco, home to the São Francisco Valley in the country’s Northeast, In the states of São Paulo and Paraná there are small areas cultivating premium grapes with just over 1,100hectares. The expansion of planted area is small, rather producers are focused on increasing productivity within Grape Production Looking ahead, sector expectations for table grape production in 2026 remain steady, with volumes likely tomatch 2025 levels, though output couldvary by approximately 10 percent depending on weather conditions. Inrecent years, grape producers have adopted advanced agricultural practices, including precision irrigation, Rio Grande do Sulis traditionally Brazil's leading grape producer and produced approximately 750,000 MTin2025,according to data from industry,after experiencing a decline in 2024 (686,651 MT) due to heavy rainfall Pernambucoranked first in 2024 with 755,266 MT, highlighting the growing importance of the Northeast region,particularly the irrigated areas of the São Francisco Valley. The state maintained similar production levels at755,322 MT in 2025, nearly double its 2023 output. Due to unavailable IBGE data until the closure of this report, São Pauloproduced 158,923MT in 2024, ranking third and underscoring its role in both table grape cultivationand wine production. However, the state faced a slight decline with 138,311 MT in 2025. Bahiaproduced 111,167 MT in 2024, showing steady growth that nearly doubled its 2020 output, thoughproductiondropped slightly to 102,000 MT in 2025 due to weather challenges. Paranáproduced 40,037 MT in2024 but rebounded sharply to 56,872 MT in 2025, likely due to renewed investment or recovery efforts. SantaCatarinaproduced 38,684MT in 2024 and increased to 59,590 MT in 2025 after a temporary dip. According to Post contacts, 2025 was a challenging year for grape producers, primarily due to unfavorable pricesin both domestic and international markets, with no significant expansions in cultivation area. Source:IBGE(2024),mapofBrazilelaboratedbyFASBrasilia According to the Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruit and Derivatives (Abrafrutas) thereareover 60,000 grape varieties worldwide, differing in color, flavor, size, and use. Grape production was establishedin southern Brazil, driven by European immigrants who introduced diverse grape varieties and advanced Grapevines require a climate with defined seasons: cold winters and dry, warm summers. The soil must be well-drained, fertile, deep, and have a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Production typically begins betweenthe second and In Rio Grande do Sul, the temperate climate provides the necessary winter chill and seasonal variation that favortraditional grape cultivation, while the region’ssoils are well-suited for vineyards. Pernambuco, particularly theSão Francisco Valley, benefits from a semi-arid climate with abundant sunshine and the ability to control water The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) plays a vital role in modernizing and enhancing thecompetitiveness of Brazilian viticulture.Theydevelop grape cultivars adapted toregionalclimate and soil, alongwith innovative techniques for management, irrigation, and harvesting that improve productivity and grape Additionally, Embrapa facilitates technology transfer through training programs, technical publications, and directsupport to farmers, promoting best agricultural practices. Collaborating with universities, cooper