Recent research in Brazil shows a growth in demand for organic products. Between 2003 and 2017, sales of organic products quadrupled and there was a 16% growth in the consumption of this type of food in the country between 2021 and 2023. However, even with this growth, organic products produced in Brazil cannot meet domestic demand and represent only 1.28% of agricultural properties.
Certified production is concentrated in the South and Southeast of Brazil, although it occurs throughout the country. The main products are fruits and vegetables, but there is also a high added value sector, which supports long-distance trade, such as the coffee.
Apparently, for the organic producer it doesn’t make much difference whether the market is internal or external. He or she will analyze the opportunities he has based on his proximity to consumption areas. In other words, if the producer is located close to the consumption hub, it becomes advantageous to base its production on what is consumed in the region. However, if it is far from the center of consumption, it is better to trace its productivity to the foreign market.
Source: indiaeducationdiary.in