Horticulture: Fruit exports have positive performance in 2020

Published 2020년 9월 11일

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the exports of most fruits sold by Hortifruti and Cepea in Brazil have seen positive growth from January to August 2020. However, papaya exports have seen a decrease due to restricted international flights and higher freight costs, although they are now starting to recover. The number of fruit imports, on the other hand, has decreased. This trend is expected to continue in the second half of the year, driven by the appeal of these healthy products and the highest offer in producing regions. However, the increase in the value of the dollar and the focus on the foreign market have led to increased shipments of melons and watermelons, with significant revenue and volume increases compared to the previous year.

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Even in the face of the covid-19 pandemic, which still restricts part of the marketing chains and maintains the scenario of uncertainties in the coming months, exports of almost all fruits accompanied by Hortifruti / Cepea have registered positive performance in this year's partial (from January to August / 20), while imports are decreasing. This is due to the healthy appeal of these products, which favors demand, as well as the supply available in the country. And, it seems, the shipments (mainly shipping) may remain firm during the second semester, in view of the rising dollar and the greatest offer in producing regions - it is precisely during this period that sales abroad rise to some typical fruits, such as melon, watermelon, mango and grape. It is worth remembering that, due to the pandemic, awareness of the importance of healthy habits also weighs favorably on the demand for fruit. This scenario, in turn, collaborates so that the products of greater added value are sold ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas