Fruit exports reach record 1 million tonnes in 2023 in Brazil

Brazilian fruit exports in 2023 reached a volume of 1.06 million tons, marking a 6% increase compared to the previous year. It surpassed the $1.2 billion mark in revenue, setting a record with a significant 26.73% growth.

This outcome reflects the remarkable diversity of fruits cultivated in the country, as well as the continuous growth, acknowledgment of the quality of Brazilian products in global markets, and the opening of new markets.

Guilherme Coelho, the president of the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas), mentions Brazilian producers’ commitment and hard work.

“This record is the direct result of the tireless effort of our fruit growers. They dedicate their lives to cultivating the highest quality fruits, with respect for the environment and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. We are extremely proud of this milestone and will continue to support and strengthen our fruit cultivation,” he said.

Brazil ranks 3rd in the world for fruit production and is a major player in the cultivation of mangoes, melons, grapes, oranges, bananas, and acerola.

The chart below, made using DataLiner data, shows the ports in Brazil that exported more fruits to the world in the first eleven months of last year.

Top Fruit Export Ports | 2023 | TEU

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Highlights:

Mangoes continue to lead exports with a 51.52% increase in value and 15% in volume, totaling over 266,000 tons.

Melons remain the second most exported product, surpassing 228,000 tons, with a revenue of $189 million, showing significant growth of 20.93% in value and 2.61% in volume.

Avocado maintains progressive growth each year, achieving a remarkable increase of over 128% in value and a surprising 143% in volume this season.

Banana exports saw a decline, with just over 56,000 tons exported, a 33.3% decrease compared to the same period in 2022. Revenue also dropped to $25.15 million, a 32.6% decrease in the comparative period.

Orange exports in 2023 experienced a substantial increase of 610% in volume, reaching 2.56 thousand tons. Revenue amounted to $1.2 million, a 235% increase compared to the same period last year.

The year-to-date sales of apples in 2023 reached 36,000 tons, a slight increase of 2.83% compared to the same period in 2022. Last year, revenue reached $30.5 million, representing a 24.5% increase compared to the same period the previous year.

The chart below shows Brazilian container exports of apples, measured in TEUs, over the first eleven months of 2023. The data used was sourced from Datamar’s market intelligence service DataLiner.

Brazilian Apple Exports | 2023 | TEUs

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Papaya, however, recorded a nearly 5% decline in exports compared to the same period in 2022, totaling 37.85 thousand tons. The amount represented $53.07 million in revenue, a 6.91% decrease compared to the same period the previous year.

With an 8% growth compared to 2022, watermelon recorded a volume of 114.22 thousand tons, and revenue amounted to $74.55 million, a 29.5% increase compared to the considered period. Projections suggest that exports will continue to rise throughout this year.

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