Brazil sees 26% surge in fruit exports in early 2025

Brazil exported 301,000 tons of fruit in the first quarter of 2025 — a 26% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from CONAB (National Supply Company). Revenue from these exports reached $311 million, up 7% from the previous year.

The main exporting states were Rio Grande do Norte, Ceará, São Paulo and Pernambuco. Among the countries that bought the most Brazilian fruit were the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Spain.

The most exported fruits were melon, watermelon, lemon, lime, mango and banana. Banana exports doubled with 15,700 tons, an increase of 131.2%. Watermelon sales grew by 90%, reaching 53,000 tons and generating revenues of $32.1 million.

Apples also stood out, with exports up 85.6%, and papaya, with a 28.2% increase. On the other hand, fresh orange sales fell by 52%, with only 125.7 tons exported.

Orange juice also fell by 22.8% in volume exported. CONAB attributes this drop to the lower demand in Europe and the US, together with the fall in production and quality of the fruit.

source: datamarnews.com, agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br

photo: rafaganoticias.com