Brazil’s Bahia exported 188,000 tons of fruit in 2023

Bahia, recognized as a leading state in Brazilian fruit exports, holds the second position nationally. The state’s performance is notably attributed to the high productivity of irrigated fruit cultivation in the semi-arid Vale do São Francisco region, benefiting from year-round sunlight and the capacity for multiple annual harvests.

Additionally, effective phytosanitary measures and established export infrastructure contribute to its success. In 2023, Bahia was responsible for approximately 20% of the country’s exported sector value, with a total of 188,000 tons of fruit exported, generating R$1.3 billion. The state exports a diverse range of fruits, including significant quantities of mangoes, grapes, lemons, limes, and papayas, among others.

Mangoes were the top fresh fruit export from Bahia in 2023, comprising 61% of the total fruit exports by volume, followed by grapes, lemons and limes, and papayas. These four fruits represented 84% of the state’s total fruit export volume in the first quarter of the year.

Bahia is widely recognized as a fruit-producing state in Brazil. However, in order to reach overseas markets, many fruits undergo inter-state journeys to reach ports in other locations. The chart below shows which were Brazil’s top ports in terms of fruit exports in the first three months of 2024.

Brazil Top Fruit Export Ports | 2024 | TEUs

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The Superintendency of Economic and Social Affairs (SEI) reported that Bahian fruit exports surpassed R$1.5 billion in 2023, marking a 49% increase from the previous year. This growth underscores the significant impact of Bahian fruit cultivation on the national agribusiness landscape.

Source: Fresh Plaza and Abrafrutas

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