Processed food exports grow

Sales to the North American market declined 14% from August and 34.5% compared to September of last year, totaling US$ 285.1 million and reducing its share to 4.6% of the total exported. Geographical diversification sustained the good performance. Mexico maintained strong expansion, with US$ 217.7 million (+94.4% compared to 2024), driven by animal proteins and food preparations. Significant increases were also recorded in the Philippines (+71.3%), India (+62.9%), Saudi Arabia (+31%), and the Arab Emirates (+5.5%), highlighting the opening of new markets for Brazilian products. In the United States, the impact of the tariff remains intense for the second consecutive month. Exports of sugars virtually ceased (-76.2% compared to 2024), and those of proteins fell 50.6% in the same period. Two exceptions stood out: orange juice, with an annual increase of 17.8%, and the group of oils and fats, which grew 30.4% ...