Brazil reached a record-breaking USD 1 billion in fruit exports
Fruits
Brazil
Published Jan 18, 2022
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The Brazilian fruit sector broke a record by reaching USD 1 billion in exports in 2021. The country shipped around 1.2 million tonnes of fruit to the global market, at a volume 18% higher than in the previous year. Revenue was USD 1.06 billion, up 20% in the same comparison. Data is from the Brazilian Association of Exporting Producers of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas).
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São Paulo – Sales abroad became more attractive and were intensified with the appreciation of the dollar and euro against local currency, the Brazilian real according to Abrafrutas, which resulted in the long-awaited achievement. The weather was another factor favoring production. Good harvests were achieved, increasing productivity and quality, especially for crops at the top of exports. Data also showed increased consumption of healthy foods since the outbreak increased immunity, which resulted in increased fruit sales in the domestic foreign markets. Mango was the most exported fruit in 2021. Around 272,500 tonnes of fruit were shipped, at 12% expansion compared to shipments in the same period of 2020. The highlight was the apple, which grew 79% in revenue and 58% in volume compared to 2020. 99,000 tonnes of fruit were shipped to the global market, mainly to Europe, accounting for around 70% of shipments of Brazilian fruit. Grape also saw an upsurge in exports in 2021, with a ...
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