Brazil sets historical record with more than US$1.21 billion in fruit exports in 2021

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil reached an all-time record in fruit exports in 2021, according to the data presented in Boletim Hortigranjeiro 2022, released by the National Supply Company (Conab), an agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa).

Brazilian fruit exports were higher during the year in volume and revenue. Revenues exceeded US$ 1.21 billion, 20.39% higher than in December 2020. The total volume of fresh fruit sent abroad was 1.24 million tons, 18.13% higher than in the same period last year.

Among the most exported fruits by Brazil in 2021 are mangoes, with US$248 million and 20% of total exports in the period; melons, with US$165 million and 14% participation; grapes, with US$155.9 million and 13%; nuts and chestnuts, with US$151.9 million and 13%; lemons and limes, with US$123.8 million and 10% participation.

The main destinations of national fruit exports in 2021 were the European Union (48%), the United States (16%), the United Kingdom (14%), Argentina (4%), and Canada (3%).

The general coordinator of Statistics and Trade Analysis of the Secretariat of Trade and International Relations (SCRI) of MAPA, Gustavo Cupertino, points out that some factors favored the growth of exports.

“Possibly, the recovery of the world economy and the demand for healthy food in a pandemic environment. In addition, we have to highlight the quality of Brazilian products and the proximity to the largest buyer.”

For Conab’s Director of Agricultural Policy and Information, Sergio De Zen, the increase in exports indicates a recovery. “The heated international demand, favorable weather for productivity, and the quality of several crops were fundamental for fruit sales to the foreign market to surpass the 1 million ton mark.

It is also important to highlight that this new record did not only come about with the recovery of existing markets but also with the opening of new markets – the result of the work of new bilateral agreements led by the Ministry.”

Since 2019, more than 150 new foreign markets have already been opened for agricultural and livestock products.

MANGO – NEWMARKET OPPORTUNITIES IN MIDDLE EAST.

Brazilian fruit exporters are targeting new trade opportunities in the Middle East. Speaking during a trade mission to the United Arab Emirates las week, Jorge de Souza, project manager of Brazilian fruit producer and exporter association Abrafrutas said he had found significant demand for Brazilian produce in the country.

The Middle East was chosen for its climate conducive to fruit consumption and its current low share of exports from Brazil.

The trade mission, which included representatives from 10 Brazilian fruit exporters, was organized by Abrafrutas in conjunction with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil ) as part of the industry’s internationalization project Frutas do Brasil, with the support of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC).

The trip aims to open up new markets for Brazilian fruit, thereby reducing the country’s dependence on exports to the European Union, the UK and the US.

“These three destinations account for over 75% of our exports, so developing new markets is crucial for the industry as this concentration runs too great a market risk,” de Souza said.

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