Análise da comercialização do coco-verde no estado do Ceará nos anos de 2013 a 2019

Abstract

The advance of coconut cultivation in Brazil is due to the consolidation of cultivation in non-traditional regions. Strategically located close to large consumer and import markets, the state of Ceará has competitive advantages in terms of supplying the international market of tropical fruits. In this situation, through incentives, the state is a major fruit producing hub and can take advantage of the growth of the world market for tropical fruits. Considering this discussion, this study focused on the coconut fruit (Cocos nucifera). Price data were collected at producer, wholesale, and retail levels, from the Supply Center (Ceasa) and Rede Uniforça, with the objective of analyzing the seasonality and commercialization margins of coconut in the state of Ceará. The analysis revealed that the months of September, October, November, December, and January have the highest seasonal rates and that the distribution cost of green coconut has an average value of 41%. Finally, the study proves the importance of commercialization analysis of green coconut, as well as its cultural and nutritional relevance.