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Brazilian fruit exports grow by 14%
Brazil
Monday 23 July 2007
The volume of Brazilian fruit exports has increased by 14% in the first half of this year, in comparison with the same period last year. From January until June 2007, 372.000 tons were exported, compared with 326.000 in 2006. In terms of value, exports rose from US$ 156 million to US$ 203 million, an increase of 30%.
Apples were the main fruit responsible for the growth. Foreign sales of apples grew by 100%, rising from 53.000 tons in 2006 to 106.000 tons in 2007. Exports of fruits such as lemons, pineapples and figs also increased in the first six months of this year. Bananas, mangoes and papayas recorded a slight decrease. The figures were disclosed by the Brazilian Fruit Institute.
Apples were the main fruit responsible for the growth. Foreign sales of apples grew by 100%, rising from 53.000 tons in 2006 to 106.000 tons in 2007. Exports of fruits such as lemons, pineapples and figs also increased in the first six months of this year. Bananas, mangoes and papayas recorded a slight decrease. The figures were disclosed by the Brazilian Fruit Institute.
