Fruit exports from Brazil grow 2% in the first quarter
Fruits
Brazil
Published Apr 30, 2022
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Russia bought less, but did not prevent an increase in general. War and global logistics are challenges to keep exports above US$ 1 billion this year tonnes in the first quarter of this year compared to the period from January to March 2021, a growth of 2% in volume.
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Revenues, on the other hand, remained stable at US$ 196 million, according to data from the Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas). The highlight was lemon, with a volume shipped 20% higher. Mango, the most exported fruit in 2021, recorded an increase of 9% in volume in the quarter, but a drop of 8% in value. This is because there was a loss of quality due to the intense rains that hit the São Francisco Valley region, the main production hub. Also affected by the rain, grapes lost 59% in volume of exports and 61% in revenue. The apple, with a drop in production caused by the drought in the south, had a fall of 52% in volume and 56% in value. The war in Eastern Europe caused a sharp drop in exports to Russia in March. The country was the third destination for Brazilian apples in 2021, after Indonesia and Bangladesh. In March this year, shipments plummeted to 719.5 tonnes, of which 84,600 tonnes were apples. In the same month last ...
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