Brazilian rice exports in January boost industry, says Abiarroz
Rice
Brazil
Published Feb 15, 2022
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The year 2022 began with an optimistic outlook for Brazilian rice on the international scene, with two European countries – Spain and Portugal – among the most important importing markets, informs the Brazilian Rice Industry Association (Abiarroz), in a note released this Monday. fair (14).
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In January, rice exports (husk base) totaled 84,200 tonnes, against 9,800 tonnes shipped in the same month last year. Revenue totaled US$44 million, compared to US$9.5 million in the first month of 2021, says Abiarroz, based on data from the Ministry of Economy. In addition to Spain and Portugal, four other countries stood out in purchases of Brazilian rice in January: Costa Rica, Peru, Senegal and Venezuela. “The growth of almost 400% in revenue, compared to the first month of 2021, was driven by exports of processed rice, especially to Peru,” says Abiarroz Exports manager, Carolina Telles Matos. “Spain and Portugal are not traditional destinations in the sector's export agenda, which shows the importance of internalizing the Mercosur-European Union agreement.” In Carolina's assessment, the rice market should be more heated this year. “We should have a more intense 2022 than 2021, mainly due to the renewal of the Brazilian Rice Project and the new trade promotion and training ...
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