São Paulo – Libya, an Arab country in North Africa, increased fish imports from Brazil by 550% last year compared to the previous. The nation was the fourth destination for fish shipments, according to a study by the Fishing and Aquaculture unit of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) with the Brazilian Fish Farming Association (Peixe BR).
The survey pointed out Brazil earned USD 23.8 million from fish exports in 2022, with a 15% growth over 2021. It was the best performance ever recorded for the sector. Tilapia had the most significant share of sales, with 98% of total exports, at USD 23.2 million, up 28%.
Last year, the United States was the leading destination for Brazilian fish, accounting for 81% of purchases. Next, the biggest market was Canada, with 5%, followed by Taiwan, Libya, and Mexico. Sales to Libya grew significantly despite no exports in the fourth quarter.
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro