Climate and global geopolitical crisis make fruit exports retreat in 2022

Published 2023년 1월 26일

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Brazil's fruit exports, including lemon and avocado, saw an increase in 2022 despite a global geopolitical crisis and unfavorable climate. The country exported over 1 million tons of fruit, generating nearly US$ 1 billion in revenue, although this was 9% less than in 2021. The European Union and the United Kingdom were the primary markets. Despite a decline in volume, the sector experienced growth in lemon and avocado exports, with lemons up by 8% and 23% in revenue, and avocados up by 26% in volume. This growth was attributed to favorable weather conditions and increased production in São Paulo, as well as reduced competition from Mexico.

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Lemon and avocado shipments are on the rise Brazil ended the year 2022 with more than 1 million tons of fruit exported. In revenue, the sector raised almost US$ 1 billion, 9% less than 2021, which was US$ 1.060 billion. The decline in volume was 16%, around 193 thousand tons less than in the previous year. The European Union and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for Brazilian fruit last year, with more than 60% of revenue coming from these countries. Mangoes, melons, lemons and grapes continue to be the most exported fruits. Unlike other niches, Brazilian fruits saw an increase in exports during the Covid-19 pandemic, as people began to consume more due to health issues, as fruits have an appeal to improve the immune system. As a result of the increase in consumption, the sector achieved the first billion in exports. The country shipped around 1.2 million tons of fruit to the international market. Despite this gain in 2021, in 2022 it was expected that exports would ...

Source: Abrafrutas