Brazil exports 135,300 t of rice in February

Published 2022년 3월 18일

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Brazil's rice exports in February saw a significant increase of 65% compared to the same month in 2021, totaling 135.3 thousand tons and valued at over US$ 40 million. Venezuela was the leading buyer, followed by Cuba, Peru, the United States, and Cape Verde. The first two months of 2022 witnessed a trade surplus of around US$ 60 million, a contrast to the deficit of US$ 40 million in the same period of 2021. The Brazilian Rice Industry Association (Arabiarroz) is actively promoting exports to North America through the Brazilian Rice Project and participation in major food fairs like Sial America and Sial Canada.

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Brazilian exports of rice (husk base) in February totaled 135.3 thousand tons, an increase of about 65% compared to the same month of 2021, when foreign sales totaled 81.9 thousand tons, informs Abiarroz (Brazilian Association of Rice Industry), based on data from the Ministry of Economy. Purchases of Brazilian cereal last month were led by Venezuela, with imports of 53,100 t. In value, February shipments represented just over US$ 40 million, against US$ 22.7 million in the same month of 2021, according to Abiarroz. In addition to Venezuela, Cuba, Peru, the United States and Cape Verde are among the main buyers of the Brazilian product. Brazilian rice imports in February totaled 70,200 t, equivalent to US$ 17.2 million. In the same month of 2021, Brazil imported 82.1 thousand t (US$ 26.2 million). 1st quarter In the first two months of 2022, rice exports (husk base) reached 277.3 thousand t, with revenue of US$ 84.9 million. In the first two months of 2021, cereal shipments ...

Source: Agroemdia