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      "date": "2006-10-16",
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      "title": "Brazil\u2019s Agricultural Production and Exports: Selected Data",
      "summary": "Brazil is a major world producer and exporter of agricultural products. In 2004, Brazil exported $30.9 billion worth of agricultural and food products, making it the world\u2019s third-largest exporter of agricultural products after the United States and the European Union. Brazil\u2019s major agricultural exports include soybeans, poultry, beef, pork, orange juice, and coffee.\nHighlights of Brazil\u2019s agricultural production and exports include:\nSoybeans: In 2005, Brazil, the world\u2019s second largest producer, became the world\u2019s leading exporter, with 39% of global export market share. The United States, the world\u2019s leading producer of soybeans, had a 37% share of the world soybean market, although forecasts are for the United States to return to its leading position in 2006.\nPoultry (Broilers): Brazil, the world\u2019s third largest producer of broilers, was the leading exporter in 2005, with 41% of the world\u2019s export market. The United States, the world\u2019s leading producer, was the second largest exporter, with 35% of the world\u2019s export market.\nBeef and Veal: Brazil was the world\u2019s second largest producer and the leading exporter of beef and veal in 2005. In 2005, the United States, the top global producer of beef and veal, fell to eighth place in terms of exports, due to the discovery of a cow with BSE in late 2003.\nOrange Juice: Brazil is the world\u2019s leading producer (59% share) and exporter (83% share) of orange juice.\nCoffee: Brazil is the world\u2019s leading producer and exporter of coffee. Its share of world coffee production in 2005 was 32%, while its share of world coffee exports was 28%.\nSugar: Brazil is the world\u2019s leading producer and exporter of sugar. The United States is a major producer, but a minor exporter of sugar.\nCotton: Brazil is the world\u2019s fifth largest producer and exporter of cotton. The United States, the world\u2019s second largest producer, is the world\u2019s leading exporter of cotton, with 41% of world exports.\nThis report will not be updated.",
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