In July, China was the leading recipient of Brazilian agricultural exports, accounting for 35.2% of the total, with soy beans, fresh beef, cellulose, raw cane sugar, and fresh chicken meat being the main products exported. The European Union and the United States were the next biggest markets. Overall, Brazil's agricultural exports in July reached US$ 11.3 billion, a 15.8% increase from the previous year, with soy beans making up 35.3% of these exports. There was also a notable growth in the export of fish, particularly frozen lobsters, and dairy products in July.