Although not a legal requirement , certification and traceability of tobacco may also ensure the competitiveness of Brazilian products in foreign markets. Faced with the threat of African production , these actions can be a difference in the near future .
Currently, Brazil is the world’s largest exporter , ahead of India , Zimbabwe and the United States . However , Zimbabwe has increased production every year , competing with Brazil in contention for the international market.
Source: Zero Hora (Portuguese)
