Brazilian fruits see a 24,7% increase in export volume

The Brazilian fruit sector had an impressive performance in the first quarter of 2025. According to data from the Brazilian Association of Fruit Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas), through the AgroStat platform of the Ministry of Agriculture (Mapa), total fruit exports totaled around US$ 280 million, which represents an increase of 1,47% in value and 24,78% in volume, compared to the same period in 2024.

Highlights of the period include melon (US$ 70,9 million and 93,2 thousand tons), with growth of 22,68% in value and 24,55% in volume; watermelon (US$ 32,1 million and 52,9 thousand tons), with an increase of 90,88% in value and 90,15% in volume; lemon/lime (US$ 40,2 million and 47,6 thousand tons), with an increase of 7% in value and 20,38% in volume; and banana (US$ 5,8 million and 15 thousand tons), which grew 74,26% in value and 131,22% in volume.

The good performance of these fruits is attributed to the heated international demand, the sector's investments in quality, technology and logistics, the opening of new markets and also the favorable weather conditions during the 2024/2025 harvest, which contributed to the quality standard required by the foreign market.

Apples also showed a strong recovery, with growth of 93,64% in value and 85,63% in volume, a direct result of a more regular harvest, after losses caused by climate events in the previous season in the main producing regions in the South of the country.

Despite the positive scenario in the quarter, some fruits showed a drop in exports. Mangoes had a 48,94% drop in value and 13,01% in volume, while grapes fell 23,13% in value and 9,37% in volume. The result in both crops can be attributed mainly to the heated domestic market with competitive prices in relation to exports.

For Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho, the numbers are encouraging. “These results reflect the efforts of the production sector, the investment in quality and logistics, and the opening of new markets. This growth shows that we are on the right track to consolidate Brazil as a global reference in tropical fruits. Even with occasional drops in some fruits, the balance is very positive.”