Brazil's chocolate industry produced 757 thousand tons in 2020

Published 2021년 4월 1일

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In 2020, the Brazilian chocolate industry experienced a slight growth, producing 757 thousand tons and exporting 29.6 thousand tons to 145 countries, generating $100.6 million in revenue, which is a 3.7% increase from the previous year. Despite the pandemic, Easter products were successfully distributed, and the industry plans to launch 95 new products in 2021, aiming to cater to various consumer profiles and needs. The sector also anticipates hiring 11,665 temporary employees for the Easter period, showing resilience and innovation during challenging times.

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In 2020, the industry produced 757 thousand tons of chocolates, a slight increase of 0.05% in relation to 2019, revealing a stability in the sector. The data are source Brazilian Association of the Chocolate, Peanut and Candy Industry (Abicab), collected by KPMG. In all, in 2020, Brazil exported chocolates to 145 countries, the main destinations being Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. It is worth mentioning that 29.6 thousand tons were exported, a balance 3.7% higher than the year 2019, which corresponds to a value of US ﹩ 100.6 million. For imports, this volume was 16 thousand tons, representing a value of US $ 114.2 million. "The Brazilian chocolate industry has significant potential to grow in the foreign market in a sustainable and responsible manner. Only in 2020, national products were present in 145 countries. This result, in a year of pandemic, is very positive and reinforces the consolidation of industries that offer quality products and are constantly innovating ", says ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas