Agro exports in Brazil totaled US$ 12.1 billion in June

Published 2021년 7월 19일

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In June 2021, Brazil's agricultural exports reached US$ 12.1 billion, a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2020, as reported by the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA). This growth is largely due to the rise in commodity prices and these exports made up 43.1% of Brazil's total exports. The first half of 2021 saw a 20.8% increase in foreign sales, amounting to US$ 61.5 billion. Soybeans were the top export earner in June, followed by raw cane sugar. There was a notable increase in exports of plywood, non-carded and combed cotton, and chicken meat. China, the European Union, and the United States were the leading recipients of these exports. The Agro.BR project, aimed at promoting the supply of Brazilian agricultural products in foreign trade, also experienced growth. Additionally, there was a significant increase in the export of dairy products, bee products, and various other commodities like tea, mate, spices, fish, and fruit.

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Brasília (19/07/2021) – Agro exports totaled US$ 12.1 billion in June 2021, up 25% compared to the same period in 2020, according to an analysis made by the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil ( CNA) based on data from the Ministry of Economy. The monthly performance was favored by the continued upward movement in commodity prices. The sector accounted for 43.1% of the total exported by Brazil in June. In the first half, foreign sales reached US$ 61.5 billion, an increase of 20.8% compared to the first six months of last year. Among the most sold items abroad, the main one was soybeans, with revenues of US$ 5.3 billion, an increase of 23.4% compared to the same month in 2020. The product had a participation of 43.8% in the total shipments. In second place was raw cane sugar, with growth of 30.1% compared to June last year, reaching US$ 821.9 million. According to CNA, other products stood out in foreign sales. The most significant increases in revenue from product ...

Source: Cnabrasil