Tridge summary
Brazilian melon exports in January saw a 23% decrease from December and a 6% decrease year-on-year, totaling 32,000 tons. This decline is attributed to the end of the 2022/23 harvest in Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará, and the influx of melons from Central American countries like Honduras, Costa Rica, and Guatemala, increasing competition in Europe, Brazil's primary market. Throughout the part of the marketing year from August 2022 to January 2023, Brazil's melon exports dropped by 22% compared to the same period in the previous harvest, due to a reduction in national acreage, logistical issues, and the European crisis.
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Original content
Brazilian melon exports fell as usual in January. According to Secex data, 32,000 tons were shipped in that period, 23% less than in December and 6% less than in January last year. This was due to the approaching end of the 2022/23 harvest in Rio Grande do Norte/Ceará and the arrival of fruits from Central American countries, such as Honduras, Costa Rica and Guatemala, on the international market, thus increasing competition on the fruit market in Europe, Brazil's main destination, increased, datamarnews.com reports. Export of melons and papayas | Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 | WTMT Source: DataLiner Taking into account this part of the marketing year (August/22 to ...
Source: AGF
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