Brazilian banana exports benefited from the context

The volume of Brazilian banana exports registered an increased rate of 51%. Due to the large volume exported to the Mercosur countries whose demand has exploded following the political and social conflicts that took place in Bolivia and Chile.

 

 

 

Brazilian banana exports increased significantly in November. According to Secex, the Department of Foreign Trade, a total shipment of 9,000 tonnes of bananas was recorded. This amount to an increase of 51% in October and 28% in November 2018.

 

 

 

This increase is linked to the large volume exported to Mercosur countries, which is not usual for this period. These expeditions reflect the political and social conflicts taking place in Bolivia and Chile. Roadblocks have affected the transportation and marketing of bananas from Bolivia and Ecuador to the Mercosur countries. Chile being in particular a crossing point for Ecuadorian fruit.