Fruit exports to Middle East expected to increase in 2021

São Paulo - Brazilian fruit exports to Arab countries are expected to be up next year, Brazilian Fruit Growers-Exporters Association (Abrafrutas) executive director Eduardo Brandão pointed out. The main fruits exported to the Middle East and Asia are melons, grapes, mangos, and limes, according to the association. “We expect an increase in fruit exports to the Middle East bloc (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and United Arab Emirates). And the Asian continent, too, particularly China and South Korea. Our fruits have quality and are greatly appreciated in these countries, ”Brandão was quoted as saying in a press release. Year to date through October, 725,000 tonnes were exported. The association points out a year-on-year 2.8% increase. “Exports are expected to peak in the last quarter, when we usually see a larger demand from other countries. We intend to end the year with a revenue at USD1 billion. If we can't reach it, we'll be very close. It will depend on the exchange, ”Brandão said. ...