Brazil: As usual, melon exports are reduced in January

Published 2023년 2월 15일

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Brazilian melon exports in January saw a 23% decrease compared to 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. The total export volume from August 2022 to January 2023 was 159,000 tons, marking a 22% decrease from the previous period, largely due to a reduction in the national planted area, logistical issues, and the European crisis.

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Brazilian melon exports dropped, as usual, in January. According to data from Secex, the volume shipped in the period was 32,000 tons, down 23% compared to December and 6% compared to January last year. This occurred due to the approaching end of the 2022/23 harvest in Rio Grande do Norte/Ceará and the entry of fruit from Central American countries, such as Honduras, Costa Rica and Guatemala, into the international market – which increased competition in the fruit market. Europe, main Brazilian destination. Considering the partial campaign (August/22 to January/23), the total amount exported ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas