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Paraguay watermelon production tops 65,000 tonnes, with export potential rising
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (273+ words) Paraguay watermelon production has become a growing segment of the country’s agricultural economy, with more than 4,000 hectares under cultivation and output serving both the domestic market and export channels. In 2023, Paraguay produced more than 65,000 tonnes of watermelon, generating an estimated…...
Chile apple exports rise 5% and reach decade-high FOB value
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (866+ words) According to official data from Chile’s Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies, known as ODEPA, the country exported just over 318,800 tonnes of apples in the first half of 2026. The volume was 5% higher than in the same period of 2025 and 2% above…...
Why Brazil exports orange juice but few fresh oranges
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (744+ words) While global demand for fresh fruit continues to grow, Brazil has lost ground in the export market for fresh oranges, allowing competitors such as Egypt to capture markets that once appeared promising for the country’s citrus industry. Brazil remains the…...
Brazil orange juice export revenue falls 30% in 2025/26 season
1+ week, 5+ day ago (420+ words) Orange juice exports from Brazil closed the 2025/26 crop year with volumes virtually stable but revenue sharply lower. According to Foreign Trade Secretariat data compiled by CitrusBR, shipments totaled 746,900 tonnes, up 0.2% from the previous season. Revenue, however, fell to US$2.38 billion,…...
Brazilian fresh fruit exports hit record in first half
1+ week, 5+ day ago (527+ words) Brazilian fresh fruit exports reached record levels in the first half of the year, both in FOB revenue and volume. According to Comex Stat data, international shipments generated nearly US$700 million from January through June, with more than 600,000 tonnes of…...
Chilean citrus exports are expected to increase by 6%
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (340+ words) DatamarNews Chilean citrus exports are expected to increase by 6% Chile is projected to export 530,000 tons of citrus in the 2026 season, a 6% increase from the previous season, with about 80% of that volume going to the United States. Estimates indicate that mandarins…...
Brazil prepares first grape exports to South Korea
3+ week, 4+ day ago (357+ words) Brazil is preparing to begin grape exports to South Korea later this year as the country’s fruit sector increases its focus on Asian markets. According to Eduardo Brandão, executive director of Abrafrutas, the phytosanitary agreement with South Korea has been…...
Brazil sees apple export volumes rebound in 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (197+ words) DatamarNews Brazil sees apple export volumes rebound in 2026 During the 2024/25 season, low productivity reduced Brazil’s apple export volumes, leading to a larger deficit in the country’s trade balance for the sector. In contrast, the current 2025/26 crop has shown higher productivity…...
Brazilian fruit exporters target opportunities in India with government support
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (308+ words) The initiative was supported by Brazil’s agricultural attaché in India, Roberto Papa, in coordination with the Brazilian Embassy in New Delhi. During the mission, the delegation visited different parts of the fruit distribution chain and took part in meetings focused…...