In the United States, agricultural and food exports totaled $73.7 billion in 2004, 9% of total U.S. merchandise exports. Brazil's Commodity Production and Exports

Brazil is the world's largest producer of orange juice and coffee, and the second largest producer of soybeans, beef, and poultry. In 2005, Brazil was the world's leading exporter of soybeans, poultry (broilers), beef, orange juice, coffee, and sugar. It was also the world's fourth largest exporter of pork. Argentina produced 18% of the world's soybeans in 2005. Brazil's share of world soybean exports was 40% in 2005. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasters expect that the United States will become the leading exporter again in 2006. The United States is the world's leading producer of poultry with 27% of world production. The European Union and China were the next largest producers of beef and veal in 2005. Brazil's world export market share for beef was 26% in 2005. Brazil's share of world orange juice production was 59% in 2005. Brazil's share of world coffee production is 32%. Coffee is produced in the United States in only Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Brazil's share of world coffee exports in 2005 was 28%. The European Union was the world's second largest producer of sugar with 21.6 million mt of production or 15.4% of the world's total. Exports

Brazil is the world's leading exporter of sugar, accounting for 38% of global sugar exports. The United States with only 235,000 mt of sugar exports in 2004/2005 is a minor exporter. The United States is the world's second largest producer of cotton with production amounting to 5 million mt in 2004/2005 or 19% of total world production. India and Pakistan are the world's third and fourth largest producers, while Brazil with production of 1.3 million mt in 2004/2005 is the world's fifth largest producer. Exports

The United States is the world's leading exporter of cotton with exports in 2004/2005 of 3.1 million mt, amounting to 41% of world cotton exports.
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's third-largest exporter of agricultural products after the United States and the European Union. Brazil's major agricultural exports include soybeans, poultry, beef, pork, orange juice, and coffee.
Highlights of Brazil's agricultural production and exports include:
Soybeans: In 2005, Brazil, the world's second largest producer, became the world's leading exporter, with 39% of global export market share. The United States, the world's 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. Poultry (Broilers): Brazil, the world's third largest producer of broilers, was the leading exporter in 2005, with 41% of the world's export market. The United States, the world's leading producer, was the second largest exporter, with 35% of the world's export market. Beef and Veal: Brazil was the world's 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. Orange Juice: Brazil is the world's leading producer (59% share) and exporter (83% share) of orange juice. Coffee: Brazil is the world's 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%. Sugar: Brazil is the world's leading producer and exporter of sugar. The United States is a major producer, but a minor exporter of sugar. Cotton: Brazil is the world's fifth largest producer and exporter of cotton. The United States, the world's second largest producer, is the world's leading exporter of cotton, with 41% of world exports.
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