World Fruit Day: Fruit farming is among the 15 sectors of Brazilian agriculture that export the most.

Consumed worldwide, fruits are essential sources of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients for the population's diet. This Wednesday (1st), World Fruit Day is celebrated, a date that highlights the importance of fruit growing for food security, income generation, and international trade. Brazil is one of the world's leading fruit exporters. The sector ranks 13th among the segments of Brazilian agribusiness that export the most. In 2025, external sales totaled US$ 1.57 billion, with shipments of 1.309 million tons, a result 20.8% higher than that recorded in 2024, when exports reached US$ 1.3 billion. The export portfolio is diversified and mainly composed of fresh and dried fruits. Among the main products shipped are mango, melon, lemon and lime, grape, watermelon, papaya, avocado, and banana. The main destinations are the European Union and the United States, markets that concentrate a large part of Brazilian exports in the sector. "The growth in exports demonstrates the competitiveness of Brazilian production. One of the most remarkable moments I experienced at the head of the Ministry was witnessing, in the São Francisco Valley, the shipment of the first container of grapes destined for the European market with zero tariffs. This achievement strengthens the competitiveness of our product, expands opportunities for producers, and demonstrates international confidence in the quality of Brazilian production," highlighted the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, André de Paula. In 2026, the performance continues to be positive. By May, exports had already totaled US$663 million, a 20.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025, when external sales totaled approximately US$551 million. In addition to the growth in exports, Brazil continues to expand access for its products to the international market. Since 2023, approximately 30 new market opportunities have been opened for Brazilian fruits, strengthening the country's presence in global trade and expanding opportunities for national producers.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.