Brazil: Export of fish products increased by 3% in the second quarter of the year

Published 2023년 8월 2일

Tridge summary

In the second quarter of 2023, Brazil's fishery exports saw the highest sales in May at $2 million, while January had the highest sales for the entire quarter at over $2.2 million. Fresh or chilled tilapia fillets were the leading export category, accounting for 60% of the total export value at $3.6 million, surpassing frozen whole fish which saw a 4% decline. The United States remained the main trading partner for Brazilian fisheries exports, importing $5.2 million worth of goods, while Colombia was the second main importer with $218,000.

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Monthly export analysis shows that the highest sales in the second quarter came in May, reaching US$2 million. For the entire quarter, the most important month was January, with sales exceeding US$2.2 million. In terms of export categories, fresh or chilled tilapia fillets continue to stand out in Brazilian fishery exports. In the second quarter, these products accounted for 60% of total export value at US$3.6 million, surpassing frozen whole fish (US$1.6 million) which saw a 4% decline. The rise in sales of fresh fillets signals the resumption of production of what was, until 2020, a staple in Brazil's fish export basket. It is important to remember the good reputation of fresh Brazilian tilapia fillets abroad as a premium product. Tilapia accounted for 91% of total exports in the second quarter of 2023, maintaining its position as the most exported species with an export value of US$5.5 million. The United States remained the main trading partner for Brazilian fisheries exports ...

Source: Fishretail