Increase in Brazilian fruit exports value

Brazil's fruit export value saw a significant increase between January and August 2024, with mangoes and lemons leading the way, according to a Brazilian source. However, the volume exported of some fruits decreased slightly due to adverse weather conditions, such as excessive rainfall in production areas, especially in the first half of the year, which affected the harvest.

From January to September, the value of exports increased by 8.51% compared to the same period in 2023, although the total volume decreased by -3.34%. This scenario reflects the challenges faced by fruit production in Brazil.

Mangoes, lemons, and melons

The value of mango exports rose by 46.19%, going from $147 million in 2023 to $215 million in 2024. Despite the increase in value, the volume of exported mangoes decreased slightly by -0.16%, reaching 141,000 tons, partly due to the impact of climate, while the increase in international prices compensated for this decline.

Lemons and limes also stood out, with a 14.52% increase in value, reaching $155.7 million. The exported volume increased by 9.16%, reflecting the good reception in international markets and an increase in global demand.

Meanwhile, melons showed a 7.72% growth in value, surpassing $102 million, while the volume grew by 12.92%, reaching over 133,000 tons. This is attributed to a recovery in production in areas less affected by rainfall.

Reduction in grape exports

On the other hand, grapes were one of the most affected fruits, with a -48.79% drop in value and a -54.32% decrease in exported volume. This decline is attributed to excessive rainfall that reduced the availability of grapes for the foreign market, significantly limiting their export.

This mixed trend highlights the resilience of certain Brazilian crops, such as mangoes and melons, and the persistent challenges faced by fruit production due to the climate.

Source: abrafrutas.org Photo: depositphotos.com