Monday March 4th, 2024

Brazilian grapes have gained prominence in the international market, not only for their quality, but also for the efficiency of producers and exporters who are part of the Frutas do Brasil project — an internationalization program promoted by the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivatives Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) in partnership with the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil). These companies have expanded the presence of Brazilian grapes in global markets, taking the benefits of this much-loved fruit overseas. 

In recent years, exports have shown constant growth, driven by the quality of products and the efficiency of producers and exporters. In 2023, for example, Brazilian grape exports reached a record value of 73 thousand tons, representing an increase of 40.38% compared to the previous year.

In addition to being naturally sweet and delicious, grapes are an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Its regular consumption can help prevent heart disease, combat premature aging and even improve brain health.

Brazilian grapes are grown in different regions of the country, which results in a great diversity of flavors and characteristics. From table grapes to those intended for the production of wines and juices, Brazil offers a variety that meets different demands and palates around the world. 

Although Rio Grande do Sul stands out as the largest grape producer in Brazil, it is the São Francisco Valley that stands out as the leading region in exports. Pernambuco and Bahia, members of the São Francisco Valley, emerge as the main exporting states, with 59.63% and 36.94% of exports, respectively. This scenario highlights the importance of this region for the foreign trade of Brazilian grapes.

Producers

Brazilian producers are fundamental to promoting the excellence of the grapes in international markets, contributing to the growth of the sector and strengthening the image of Brazilian agricultural products abroad. With a unique combination of quality, diversity and commitment to sustainable practices, the grape producers and exporters of the Frutas do Brasil project continue to gain space and recognition around the world. Jorge de Souza, project manager at Abrafrutas, highlights: “We have a lot to add to international markets and we are at events such as Fruit Logistica, Fruit Attraction, APAS Show, Gulfood, among others, presenting the fruits, showing our quality and commitment to sustainable practices”.

Meet the grape producers and exporters participating in the Frutas do Brasil project:

• Agricultura do Vale Ltda – Agrivale
• Agrifood Imports & Distributions
• Agropecuária Labrunier Ltda – El Ciruelo Brasil
• Argofruta Comercial Exportadora Ltda
• Cooperativa Agrícola de Petrolina – Coopa
• Cooperativa Agrícola Nova Aliança – Coana
• Cooperativa de Produtores Exportadores do Vale do São Francisco – Coopexvale
• FinoBrasa Agroindustrial S/A – Finoagro S.A
• Grand Valle Agrícola Importadora e Exportadora Ltda
• Guruva Agronegócios Ltda – EPP
• GVS Fruit Company Ltda
• Ibacem Agrícola Comércio e Exportação – Eireli
• Kuará Frutas
• Lina Frutas Comércio Atacadista e Varejista de Frutas Ltda
• MBR Comércio Exportação e Importação
• Santa Felicidade Agropecuaria Ltda
• Special Fruit Importação Exportação
• Timbaúba S.A.

About Frutas do Brasil

Abrafrutas (Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivatives Producers and Exporters), in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), is committed to promoting the growth of Brazilian exporters. This project aims to expand its business, open new markets, highlight Brazilian fruits’ qualities and encourage the consumption of high-quality and tasty fruits. Currently, 63 export companies in the Brazilian fruit sector participate in Frutas do Brasil, achieving partial results exceeding USD 500 million in exports. To be part of the project, you only need to be a producer and register on the website by clicking here.

About Abrafrutas

The Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruit and Derivatives (Abrafrutas) is a non-profit association whose purpose is to represent and promote Brazilian fruit growing in the international market. Created in 2014, Abrafrutas has approximately 70 associated fruit exporters and holds approximately 85% of the total volume of fresh fruit exported by Brazil.

About ApexBrasil

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investments to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. In order to achieve its goals, ApexBrasil carries out several trade promotion initiatives aimed at promoting Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and trade missions, business rounds, support to the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, visits of foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, among other business platforms that also aim at strengthening the Brazil brand.