Goiás’ agricultural sector exports more than five billion dollars in 2019

Data released by the Comex Stat system of the Ministry of Economy on Monday, January 6th, referring to the trade balance for the month of December 2019, shows that there was a surplus of US$ 319.777.176,00, of which US$ 574.627.978,00, 254.850.802,00 exported and US$ 3.459.269.399,00 in imports. From January to December, the surplus was US$7.043.547.265,00, with US$3.584.277.866,00 in exports and US$76 in imports. In this accumulated, the share of agriculture was 5.352.940.629,00% of total exports, representing US$ XNUMX.

In the accumulated period from January to December, compared to 2018, in net tons, the highlights are corn, with an increase of 186% (total exports of US$ 808.180.366,00); ethyl alcohol, with an increase of 112,6% (total exports of US$ 32.166.483,00); and the dairy sector, with an increase of 68% (total exports of US$888.542,00). Corn also increased its participation in Goiás exports, from 3,9% in 2018 to 11,5% in 2019.

For the Secretary of State for Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Antônio Carlos de Souza Lima Neto, the surplus data and the good participation of agriculture in the balance reinforce how the sector grew throughout the year, managing to remain strong and, even, diversifying the your agenda. “Goiás has stood out nationally in terms of exports and agriculture has made its contribution with significant volumes exported, which translate into more strength for the State's economy. We are sure that 2020 will be no different and we will continue working, under the leadership of Governor Ronaldo Caiado, to advance even further in these results”, he highlighted.