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Brazil ranks second in imports of EU-prohibited pesticides, Oxfam report
An Oxfam report released on World Food Day reveals that the European Union continues to manufacture and export pesticides that are deemed too toxic for use within the EU. In 2024, EU member states exported nearly 122,000 tons of these prohibited substances, a volume that has more than doubled since 2018.
Brazil has emerged as the second-largest importer of these prohibited pesticides, receiving approximately 15,000 tons in 2024, trailing only the United States. The report highlights that 93 countries import these dangerous chemicals from the EU, with 75% being low- and middle-income nations in the Global South. Oxfam describes the EU's regulatory approach as having colonial characteristics, as it protects its own population and environment while allowing the export of hazardous substances to regions with weaker regulatory frameworks.
In Brazil, highly dangerous pesticides (AAPs) account for nearly half of all pesticides sold. Notably, six of the ten most sold pesticides in the country are banned in the EU. The report also notes a high concentration of market power, with four corporations controlling 61% of the global pesticide sector, generating approximately 2.7 billion euros from the sale of highly hazardous products.
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Brazil · European Union · Oxfam · United States · Viviana Santiago
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- [● 20 SOURCES] The United States is the largest importer of these prohibited pesticides. www.acessa.com · ccnnews.com.br · gazeta24h.com · itapevinoticias.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · +15 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] EU member states exported nearly 122,000 tons of prohibited pesticides in 2024. www.acessa.com · ccnnews.com.br · gazeta24h.com · itapevinoticias.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · +15 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Four companies control 61% of the global pesticide market. itapevinoticias.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · planetaosasco.com
- [● 20 SOURCES] 93 countries import dangerous pesticides from the EU, with 75% being low and middle-income countries in the Global South. www.acessa.com · ccnnews.com.br · gazeta24h.com · itapevinoticias.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · +15 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] Brazil was the second largest importer of pesticides prohibited by the EU in 2024. www.acessa.com · ccnnews.com.br · gazeta24h.com · itapevinoticias.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · +15 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] Highly dangerous pesticides represent about one-third of active ingredients used worldwide. www.acessa.com · ccnnews.com.br · gazeta24h.com · itapevinoticias.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · +15 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Six of the ten most sold pesticides in Brazil are prohibited in the EU. itapevinoticias.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · planetaosasco.com · www.cartacapital.com.br · www.pontaporainforma.com.br