From the Newsroom*
São Paulo – Brazilian agribusiness exports grew 99% between 2002 and 2006. They rose from US$ 24.8 billion to US$ 49.4 billion, according to figures supplied by the Foreign Relations Secretariat at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply.
The sugar and alcohol complex posted the greatest growth in foreign sales, 243%. Meats were in second place, with 170% growth. In the third place came coffee, with growth of 143%. After that came cereals and concoctions, 123%, and fruit, with 91% growth. This information was supplied by the ministry press department.
*Translated by Mark Ament