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Post-pandemic airfreight rates hobble Brazilian tilapia exporters

The high cost of airfreight has forced Brazilian tilapia exporters to switch from shipping fresh fillets to shipping frozen items.

In 2023, Brazil's tilapia exports to the United States fell 11 percent to 5,060 metric tons, according to official Brazilian government statistics.
In 2023, Brazil's tilapia exports to the United States fell 11 percent to 5,060 metric tons, according to official Brazilian government statistics.Photo: Latam Cargo
Francisco MedeirosBrazilTilapiaUnited States
Published 6 March 2024, 19:39Updated 6 March 2024, 19:40