The import of frozen, dried, salted, or in brine mussels to Brazil has seen a significant decline from 2018 to 2022, with volumes plummeting from 16.4 thousand kilograms to just 1.84 thousand kilograms. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately -41%, illustrating a steady downward trend over the past five years.

For 2023, it is estimated that the import volume remained at a similarly low level, reflecting the ongoing decrease observed in prior years. The most notable contractions were recorded between 2018 and 2020. Over the last two years, the rate of decline has somewhat moderated, but the import volumes have still not shown signs of recovery.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential changes in domestic consumption patterns that could affect import needs.
International market conditions and trade agreements that may impact import feasibility and costs.
Environmental and regulatory changes that could alter supply chains or availability of mussel products.