Brazilian fish farming records remarkable growth in exports

Published 2024년 7월 23일

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In the first half of 2024, Brazilian fish farming saw remarkable growth, with exports reaching US$23.7 million, nearly equaling the total exports for 2023. The sector experienced a 72% increase in exports from the first to the second quarter, largely driven by fresh or chilled tilapia fillets, which made up 67% of second-quarter exports. The United States was the primary importer, receiving 87% of Brazil's fish exports. A report by Embrapa Pesca e Aquicultura also noted a significant price increase in most tilapia categories compared to the previous year.

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Brazilian fish farming had a robust performance in the first half of 2024, generating exports worth US$23.7 million. This volume represents 96% of the total exported by the sector throughout the year 2023. Comparing the first two quarters of 2024, a growth of 72% was observed, with exports rising from US$ 8.7 million between January and March to US$ 15 million in the period from April to June. These numbers confirm the constant growth trend in the sector. This information is detailed in the 18th edition of the Fish Farming Foreign Trade Report, which provides quarterly data from Comex Stat, the official system of the Ministry of Economy that compiles statistics on foreign trade in goods. The bulletin, analyzed and organized by Embrapa Pesca e Aquicultura (Palmas-TO), has been published since 2020 and is one of the main publications of the Aquaculture Intelligence Center (CIAqui). In June, the value of exports reached US$5.5 million, with fresh or chilled fillets remaining the most ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio