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In 2018, Brazil’s food processing industry amounted to US$179 billion, positioning Brazil as one of the major global players in the sector.

Brazil’s MY 2019/20 sugarcane crush is estimated at 627 mmt, a relatively similar output compared to the MY 2018/19 crop (620 mmt).

Following several years of economic and political upheaval, Brazil closed out 2018 on a more even footing.

MY 18/19 corn production is forecast at 95 MMT, 18 percent higher than MY 17/18, on expanded area and excellent conditions for the safrinha crop.

Post forecasts that Brazil will maintain its position as an oilseed production powerhouse in the 2019/20 marketing year.

Post forecasts Brazil’s 2019/20 marketing year (MY) cotton area to reach 1.65 million hectares (ha), an increase of 5 percent compared to the current MY estimate of 1.57 million ha.

Post estimates that apple production will decrease slightly in CY2014 as a result of unfavorable weather conditions and a reduction in planted area.

Brazil’s Inter-Ministerial Chamber on International Trade (CAMEX) has just established a tariff rate quota (TRQ) on sardines for 30,000 tons with an import duty of 2 percent.

Post forecasts broiler production to increase by 5 percent in 2015 to 13.3 million metric tons as a result of lower feed costs and higher exports due to the depreciation of the Brazilian currency.