European demand drives up Brazilian melon exports in August

Published 2023년 9월 29일

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Brazilian melon exports in August 2023 saw a significant increase of 454% compared to the previous year, with the UK being the largest destination followed by the Netherlands. This growth is primarily attributed to reduced melon supply from Europe due to adverse weather conditions, leading to increased foreign demand for Brazilian melons and benefiting Brazilian exporters. The trend is expected to continue in September, with exports projected to exceed those of 2022.

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Brazilian melon exports for the 2023/24 season got off to a strong start in August, resulting in a notable increase in shipments compared to the same month last year. According to data from the Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex), exports in August amounted to about 5,910 tons, which is 454% higher than last year. The United Kingdom was the main destination in August, purchasing 48% of total exports, followed by the Netherlands in second place with 41%. The graph below shows Brazilian melon exports, measured in TEUs, between January 2020 and July 2023. The data comes from DataLiner. Experts attribute this increase mainly to the reduced supply from the European continent as a result of unfavorable weather conditions that have affected growers in Spain, for example. As a ...

Source: AGF