The low price of the commodity has led the country to ease down on its fiscal adjustment measures. The economy should slow down in 2015 and 2016, as per an International Monetary Fund report.

During business matchmaking sessions this Wednesday, importers were introduced to items such as banana biomass creams and concentrated fruit syrups. At least three companies struck deals.

A Brazilian Central Bank index that tracks the prices of internationally traded primary products declined in November. In the 12 months leading up to November, the index is up 18.4%.