Brazilian fruits conquer the Middle East

Published 2020년 11월 24일

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From January to October 2020, the Middle East experienced a 2.8% increase in imports of Brazilian fruits, totaling 725,759 tons. The top exports included melons, grapes, mangoes, and Tahiti lemons. The United Arab Emirates emerged as the largest importer among Arab countries, followed by Saudi Arabia and Oman. With the expectation to generate $1 billion in revenue for the year, the fruit exporting sector plans to expand in 2021. Producers are encouraged to comply with certification rules, especially halal certification, to cater to the religious preferences of Muslim consumers in the region.

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Original content

The countries of the Middle East discovered the taste of Brazilian fruits. According to the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivatives Exporting Producers (Abrafrutas), melon, grapes, mango and Tahiti lemon are the main fruits exported to the region, Asia and the United Arab Emirates. From January to October there was an increase of 2.8% in relation to the same period last year. There were 725,759 tons. The biggest highlight was mango, with 163,000 tons; in second place is melon with 155,000 tons and in third place lemons and limes with 105,000 tons. Watermelon (72,000 tons) still appears on the list; banana (65,000 tons); apples (56,000 tons); papaya (36,000 tons); grapes (29,000 tons) and orange (2,800 tons). In 2019, the United Arab Emirates were the largest importer in the Arab countries, with 8,500 tons and more than US $ 10 million in revenue. In second place is Saudi Arabia (3,500 tonnes and US $ 2 million) and in third Oman (1,300 tonnes and US $ 953,000.00). Qatar, ...

Source: SNA