Brazil, the third largest fruit producer in the world, only exports 2% of its production

Published 2024년 11월 8일

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Brazil, a leading fruit producer, diverts over 98% of its production to the local market due to the demand from its population of 216 million. Despite being the third-largest producer globally, the country exports only 1.5-2% of its production, primarily to Europe, due to the region's stringent quality requirements. The Brazilian Association of Fruit Producers and Exporters (ABRAFRUTAS), established in 2014, has played a key role in boosting the value of fruit exports to US$ 1.3 billion by 2023. However, the industry faces challenges such as climate change, logistical issues due to the country's size, and the need for improved infrastructure in ports for fruit export. Despite these challenges, ABRAFRUTAS sees potential for growth by leveraging Brazil's ability to produce fruits throughout the year and by targeting markets where major producers are experiencing drops in production.

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(Agraria.pe) Brazil is one of the largest fruit producing countries in the world, with production that extends from north to south, however, and unlike many fruit-producing countries, the vast majority of what grows on its fertile lands is diverted to the local market. Jorge Souza, technical and project director of the Brazilian Association of Fruit Producers and Exporters (ABRAFRUTAS), explained during his presentation at Fruittrade 2024 in Santiago de Chile, that its population of more than 216 million inhabitants is highly demanding, so most of the production stays in the country. Souza highlighted that the great variety of fruits that exist in the country has enjoyed a relatively stable production over the years, however, as a result of climate change, this could suffer falls during the next few years. "Climate change has become a great concern for the sector, because we are having rains and droughts at times when they should not occur," he said. Production versus exportOne of ...

Source: Agraria