Exports to the two countries increased in January compared to the same month last year, while overall shipments declined, according to industry lobby ABPA.
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So said Brazil’s Specialty Coffee Association following a trade mission and a participation at the World of Coffee Dubai in January.
Sales from Brazil set a new record high in 2023, and trade with Middle East and North Africa states expanded. Egypt and the UAE are some of the leading partners of Brazil.
The Brazilian company’s chief Global Strategy officer, Léo Carvalho, spoke to ANBA about Solix Ag Robotics, an AI-based technology solution for farms to help reduce emissions, save costs, and improve agricultural efficiency and sustainability. The robot has a 500-farm-long waiting list.
Exports expanded both in revenue and volume, industry lobby ABPA reported. ABPA president Ricardo Santin believes this results from international promotion actions. Saudi Arabia is the top exporter.
According to Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, revenue from exports reached USD 166.5 billion in 2023, up 4.8% from 2022. Sector was responsible for 49% of Brazilian exports.
Divinut, a nut company based in Brazil, shipped 18 tonnes of pecans to the Saudis in November and, in late December, sent its first container to Egypt with 21 tonnes.
According to the sector lobby, sales to both countries grew from the same month in 2022. Brazil’s poultry exports increased by 6.6% in 2023.
This year, shipments abroad are expected to record a 6.8% expansion over 2022, according to ABPA data through November. Iraq became Brazil’s 10th main importer this year. The UAE was the 2nd leading buyer, and Saudi Arabia the 4th.
The agribusiness sector confederation represented Brazil on Food and Agriculture Day at COP28. CNA’s Gedeão Pereira spoke about the challenges of balancing food and energy security with climate security.
Total shipments were higher this year compared to 2022. According to the sector lobby, the most significant increases in purchases were from China, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, and Mexico.
The director of International Relations of CNA, Sueme Mori, said Middle Eastern, Asian, and African nations could increase their demand.
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Ricardo Santin, of Brazil’s poultry lobby ABPA, is the first Brazilian to lead the industry’s most important institution, with members that account for 73% of the world’s poultry production.
