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São Paulo's fruit exports grow 13% in 2024, reaching over $250 million

In 2024, São Paulo accounted for 18.6% of Brazil's agricultural shipments, with a focus on juice groups, according to data from the Institute of Agricultural Economics (IEA – Apta) of the Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (SAA). The state's fruit sector experienced financial growth in the foreign market compared to 2023, with exports totaling over US$250 million, marking a 13% increase.

Lemons and limes were the primary contributors, representing 50% of the market share with $121 million and 112 thousand tons shipped. Other fruits like mangoes ($14 million) and papayas ($1.5 million) also contributed to the positive balance. Guilherme Piai, the Secretary of Agriculture and Supply, stated, "São Paulo has become the country's leading agricultural exporter, as a result of our crop diversification, with an emphasis on fruit growing."

The trade balance benefited from the increased value of the dollar in 2024, which concluded the year at R$6.18, a 27.36% rise over 12 months. This currency shift had a direct impact on national products destined for foreign trade.

To support further fruit production, the São Paulo government introduced a credit line of R$10 million for fruit farming, featuring an annual interest rate of 3%, an 84-month term, and a 24-month grace period.

The Secretary of Agriculture and Supply highlighted São Paulo's fruit industry's productive diversity. "São Paulo has consolidated production centers for each fruit, in the four corners of the state," said Piai, attributing this to research and rural extension efforts.

Source: Abrafrutas

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