Brazilian papayas: Severe winter and smaller acreage limit export

Published 2022년 9월 30일

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Brazil's papaya exports have seen a decrease of 21% year-on-year and 3% month-on-month in August, according to government data. This decline is attributed to lower national yields due to colder winter temperatures, early acreage reduction due to phytosanitary issues, and high cultivation costs. The main export destinations were Portugal, Spain, the UK, and the Netherlands, which accounted for 67% of Brazil's total exports in August. It is anticipated that export levels will remain low in the coming months due to a lack of significant increase in supply.

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According to government data, the volume of papayas exported by Brazil has fallen since June. In August, for example, 3,000 tons were exported, a decrease of 3% from July and a decrease of 21% year-on-year. Sources familiar with the market reported that the downward trend is due to lower national yields due to the colder than normal winter, which slows down ripening, and earlier acreage reduction due to phytosanitary problems and high cultivation costs. In August, the main export destinations were Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, which bought about 2,000 tons ...

Source: AGF