Small Brazilian fruit growers find opportunities to export to Canada

게시됨 2021년 12월 20일

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Despite the challenges of Covid-19 and international logistics, 2021 marked the resumption of fruit exports from Brazil to Canada, with growth in shipments of melons, papayas, figs, and watermelons. The Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (CCBC) notes that while absolute volumes are still low, there is potential for growth, with increases ranging from 172% for atemoya to 205% for guava. The number of flights between Brazil and Canada has increased, and a new agreement between Brazilian producers and Canadian sellers, along with ongoing discussions for a Mercosur-Canada trade agreement, could further boost trade. A report by the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA) suggests that a free trade agreement could increase the income of Brazilian agricultural exports by up to US$7.8 billion.

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After a period of complications brought about by Covid-19, the year 2021 – when it celebrates 80 years of bilateral diplomatic relations – was the year of resumption of fruit exports from Brazil to Canada. Although the Canadian market does not have a significant representation in Brazilian fruit shipments, interest has been growing, according to the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (CCBC), which has been an opportunity, especially for small producers. Today, Brazil ranks 16th among the countries that most export products to Canada (Photo: Jason Rosenberg/CCommons) Armínio Calonga Jr., business manager at CCBC, recalls that, in the first year of fruit exports, they were shipped only 240 pounds of fig. "It's nothing, it corresponds to about 40 boxes. It's very little, but the following year, it has already gone beyond 6 tons, with the entry of persimmon and atemoya as well. Later, this value jumped to a figure between 20 and 30 tons. Today, if it weren't for the pandemic, we would ...

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