Bean imports in Brazil increase by 46% and air-conditioned warehouses begin to fill

Despite the increase in the planted area of black beans, this year Brazil imported 35% more black beans, 23,181 tons from Argentina and, in total, with Alubias and Vermelhos, something also from Rajados, they have so far added 34,777 tons against 23,765 last year. It represents an increase of 46% over the same period in 2021. We will bring, if the history is worth it, most of it during the second half of this year. Last year there were 48,000 tons in the second half. This shows that there are opportunities to be explored by those who do not want to be exposed to the peculiarities of the Carioca Bean. Beans such as Alúbia IAC 2157, which is more recently available from the IAC and which is an intense white bean. Its grains are very heavy and elongated and tubular. These characteristics qualify it for the international market, if there are surpluses. It is known as Alubia, a type widely cultivated in Argentina. "IAC has been working for years on the development of a white tegument ...