Brazil celebrates World Chocolate Day with 7th place in exports

Published 2022년 7월 7일

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Brazil celebrates World Chocolate Day as the 7th largest cocoa producer and 7th largest exporter of cocoa and its derivatives. In 2021, the country exported over 88,000 tons of chocolate and cocoa derivatives, generating $226 million. The main destination for Brazilian chocolate is Argentina, followed by the United States and Chile. Three Brazilian cocoa producers were recognized among the 50 best in the world at the Cocoa of Excellence Awards in 2021. The Brasil Sweets & Snacks sector project, developed by ApexBrasil and Abicab, promotes the internationalization of Brazilian chocolate and cocoa, generating immediate business revenue at international fairs and expectations for future business. The Export Qualification Program (PEIEX) also helps companies stand out and reach new markets.

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Data from the Brazilian Agency for the Promotion of Exports and Investments (ApexBrasil) confirm that the time is for celebration for the country on the 7th, when the World Chocolate Day is celebrated. Brazil is the 7th largest producer of cocoa in the world and also occupies the 7th position among the largest exporters of the product and its derivatives.According to information from the National Association of Cocoa Processing Industries (AIPC), last year Brazil exported , 33,521 thousand tons of chocolates and 54,756 thousand tons of cocoa derivatives, generating US$ 226 million dollars. The main destination for Brazilian chocolate is Argentina, followed by the United States and Chile. Regarding the export of cocoa beans, the volume sold in 2021 reached 567 tons, with an expectation to increase to 655 tons this year. thousand tons of chocolates, 20,232 thousand tons of derivatives and 273 thousand tons of cocoa beans. Apex pointed out that in the chocolate scenario, which is one ...

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