| Tobacco is an important source of revenues, representing more than 1.7% of total Brazilian exports. The excellent quality of the Brazilian leaf tobacco has been responsible for its access to new markets. Manufactured tobacco products also represent an important social contribution by generating added value.
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|
YEAR |
TOBACCO
thousand US$ |
1995 |
768.570 |
1996 |
1.028.520 |
1997 |
1.091.290 |
1998 |
939.830 |
1999 |
894.690 |
2000 |
835.330 |
2001 |
941.190 |
2002 |
998.620 |
2003 |
1.075.200 |
2004 |
1.406.670 |
2005 |
1.690.280 |
2006 |
1.751.730 |
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Source: Afubra |
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