Brazilian fruit exports grow 21.39% in volume in the first quarter

Published 2021년 5월 18일

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Brazilian fruit exports experienced a 21.39% increase in volume and a 23.22% increase in value in the first four months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, according to the 5th Prohort Bulletin by the National Supply Company (Conab). Europe was the primary destination for these fruits, with the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Spain being the main importers. There was also a significant increase in apple and watermelon exports. The flower and ornamental plant sector saw major suppliers like Kenya, Ethiopia, Colombia, and Ecuador encountering challenges, which allowed Brazilian products to gain more market share. Despite social isolation measures leading to a drop in demand, the sector adapted through a strong expansion of electronic commerce and delivery platforms, enabling a resumption of business.

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The volume of Brazilian fruit exports grew by 21.39% in the first four months of this year, compared to the same period in 2020. The data appear in the 5th Prohort Bulletin, released by the National Supply Company (Conab) this Tuesday (18 ). In value, the sector's foreign sales increased 23.22%. Also according to Conab, Europe was the main destination for Brazilian fruits in the first four months of 2021. The main European importers were the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Spain. Apple exports grew by more than 100%. In the last two years, shipments of the fruit, between January and April, were below 30 thousand tons. In 2021, about 60 thousand tons of the product were already exported. The main destinations were India, Bangladesh and Russia. There was also an increase in watermelon exports. The volume shipped, in the first quarter of 2021, was 28.35 thousand tons, an increase of 24.61% in relation to the accumulated in the same period of 2020. According to Conab, the ...

Source: Agroemdia