Brazilian fruits have shown increasing importance, both in the domestic and foreign markets. From January to June this year, the value of exports (including walnuts and chestnuts) was US$ 533.3 million, and the amount exported was 483.300 tons, shipped to more than 120 countries. The European Union is the main destination for national exports.
Lemons and limes, melons and mangoes are the fruits that presented the best results this year (January to June) in terms of export value – lemons and limes US$ 84.6 million, melons US$ 69 million and mangoes US$ 68.4 million . Grapes, avocados and apples also performed well, with $36.4 million, $30.1 million and $29.5 million in revenue, respectively.
Production projections up to 2032/2033 show that the biggest increases in production should occur in melon (28.7%), mango (22.9%), apple (21.3%) and grape (16.3%). The numbers are part of the study Projections of Agribusiness, Brazil 2022/23 to 2032/33, carried out by the Agricultural Policy Secretariat of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and by the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa).
Melon
According to industry analysts, growth in melon production and area makes sense if Brazil manages to open up new export destinations. The European market is well consolidated and the Chinese market is still under negotiation. Production makes use of technology, especially in Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará.
Mango
Recent area increases may allow for production growth, but an interruption in area expansion is expected. As for exports, growth is expected to continue, but at a less intense pace than projected in the model.
Source: datamarnews.com