Brazil: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   BR2022-0056

In 2021, the Brazilian foodservice industry reached revenues of BRL 460 billion (USD85.2 billion), a growth of 26 percent compared to 2020. Although many challenges are still present, the forecast for 2022 is at 18 percent growth compared to 2021. Brazilian imports of consumer-oriented products grew 4.15 percent in 2021, ending the year with a total value of US$4.3 billion. The Agricultural Trade Office in Sao Paulo will host again a USA pavilion at the USDA-endorsed Anufood Trade Show (April 11-13, 2023) to promote U.S. food and beverage. Contact our office at atosaopaulo@usda.gov for more information.

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