Brazil posts best October for fruit exports in a decade at US$177.5 mln

Brazilian fruit exports recorded in 2025 the best month of October in the last ten years, generating revenue of US$177.5 million, 4.60% above the US$169.7 million registered in the same month last year, according to Comex Stat data from the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC). In the last decade, only November of last year exceeded that value, with US$217 million in revenue from the segment, which includes fresh or dried fruits and nuts (non-oilseeds).

In October this year, 209,400 tonnes of fruit were exported, representing 2.61% of agribusiness exports. Even with modest numbers, the segment ranks fifth in Brazil’s agribusiness export ranking. In terms of volume, Brazil has already reached, from January to October this year, the total exported in all of last year — 1 million tonnes of fruit, according to information from Comex Stat.

Below is a historical record of Brazilian fruit exports via containers starting in January 2022. The chart was prepared with DataLiner data:

Brazilian Fruit Exports via Containers | Jan 2022 to Sep. 2025 | 2025

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In value, fruit exports totaled US$1 billion from January to October this year, compared to US$1.2 billion generated by the sector throughout last year. In 2024, fruits accounted for 1.66% of Brazil’s agribusiness exports, ranking fifth in the ranking.

“Even with all the crises faced this year by fruit growers, the momentum in exports was maintained, showing that Brazilian agriculture is resilient and prepared to face the challenges of the market and also of the climate. Fruit production is one of the pillars of national agribusiness, both from the internal perspective and in exports, contributing significantly to agribusiness GDP,” says the director of Ascenza Brasil, Renato Francischelli.

Four states in the Northeast accounted for 84.30% of the value of the fruits exported by Brazil in October this year, according to Comex Stat. Pernambuco topped the list and accounted for 31.60% of revenue, totaling US$56.1 million. Bahia exported US$38.6 million (21.80%), followed by Rio Grande do Norte, with US$36.1 million (20.30%), and Ceará, which registered US$18.8 million (10.60%).

Europe was the main destination for Brazilian fruit exports, representing 66.40% of revenue. The Netherlands was the international destination that spent the most on purchasing Brazilian fruits in October, US$ 71.7 million, 40.40% of the total exported, according to Comex Stat. Next came the United Kingdom, with US$ 31.2 million and 17.60% of the exported value, and Spain, with US$ 14.9 million and 8.40% of the value.

The United States, which reduced fruit import tariffs — among 200 other items — from 50% to 40% at the end of last week, were slightly above Spain in October, purchasing US$ 15.5 million in Brazilian fruits, 8.70% of the October total. In South America, Argentina was the main buyer, with US$ 8.5 million, 4.80% of the segment’s export value.

Promising market
Francischelli stressed that a large portion of the fruits exported by Brazil come from family farms. To enter this market, according to Renato Francischelli, it is necessary to know which countries import and what rules must be followed. “Producing with a focus on exports makes the producer think beyond only the domestic market, and this can ensure access to better prices, higher margins and stability,” he said.

Among the requirements of the international fruit market are adherence to good production and traceability practices and delivering high-quality fruits. These good practices must be present in all processes, from cultivation, harvesting and post-harvest to packaging and compliance with phytosanitary requirements, such as residue limits.

The Ascenza director stated that producers can group together or cooperate to gain scale and reduce costs, since export logistics is a challenge for perishable products. Selecting the right crops and diversifying help understand the external market and reduce potential risks, he noted.

Also according to Renato Francischelli, “fruits destined for export need to maintain quality, freshness and appearance even after harvest, during transport and storage.” He advises careful production planning and adherence to an appropriate schedule, which includes avoiding overproduction.

Crop protection
To protect crops and prepare them for export, the Ascenza director advises that phytosanitary and pest control be carried out to identify threats to the crop. According to him, producers should adopt continuous monitoring and appropriate management practices to ensure optimization and efficiency in the use of pesticides and fulfill export requirements. “At Ascenza, we support the producer throughout the entire process, to care for people, plants and the planet,” he said.

Soil quality, nutritional needs and irrigation must also be part of the project for producers who intend to export fruit, as well as protection against adverse weather conditions. “Farmers must keep records of pesticide applications, use only those permitted for export and comply with residue tolerance according to the foreign destination,” he commented, adding that good practices and proper management meet the requirements of importers who value the origin of the fruit and ethical production, with lower environmental impact — which can open premium markets.

Source: Sociedade Nacional de Agricultura

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