Vegetables/CNA: The Southeast of Brazil produces 40.87% of the fruits and vegetables in the country

Published Dec 22, 2021

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A recent study by the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA) reveals that the Southeast region of Brazil is a major contributor to the country's fruit and vegetable production, accounting for 40.87% of the national output. The study highlights Bauru and Campinas mesoregions in São Paulo State as the top producers, with a strong focus on orange cultivation. Following the Southeast, the Northeast, South, North, and Midwest regions also contribute significantly to the country's production. Despite being the world's third-largest fruit producer, Brazil exports less than 3% of its production. However, mangoes, melons, grapes, and orange juice have found success in international markets, with the Netherlands emerging as a key buyer.

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São Paulo, 12/22/2021 - The Southeast produces 40.87% of the country's fruits and vegetables, according to a study released today by the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA). And, within the Southeast, the mesoregion with the highest concentration of this type of crop is Bauru, in the State of São Paulo, with 5.36% of the national production, with an emphasis on orange. Next comes the mesoregion of Campinas, also in São Paulo, with 4.38% - equally, with an emphasis on orange, in addition to tomatoes. The second place in the production of fruit and vegetables in Brazil is occupied by the Northeast, with a 21.58% share, according to a statement from the CNA. Then come the South (17.33%); North (14.46%) and Midwest (5.76%). In the North, the northwestern mesoregion of Pará accounts for 4.64% of the national production of açaí, cocoa and cassava. The CNA informs that the crops selected for the survey were orange, pineapple, banana, guava, papaya, watermelon, ...

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