Brazilian revenues with the exports of raw beef rose 26% in the first two months of 2010 in comparison with the same period in 2009. Egypt was the main Arab buyer.
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According to the minister of Agriculture, Reinhold Stephanes, the 2009/2010 grain crop should be the largest in history, above the record 144.1 million tonnes of 2007/2008.
Ministry of Agriculture forecasts show that by 2020, the country should have 44.5% of the global market. The forecast is for production to grow 37.8%, mainly due to greater domestic consumption.
The slaughterhouse had 25.6% of its raw beef export revenues connected to the region last year. In 2008, the percentage was 19.2%. It was the part of the world that bought most beef from the company.
The highlight was Syria, which expanded imports by 1,099% last year. To the entire region, agricultural organisations sold the equivalent to US$ 530 million in 2009.
Brazilian companies in the sector closed deals totalling US$ 2.3 million at the food sector fair, in Dubai. They expect over US$ 7 million in orders over the next 12 months.
The region should pick 75 million tonnes of grain between 2010 and 2011. The target is part of the campaign started by the BRDE and cooperatives in the region to stimulate production.
The information was disclosed today by the minister of Agriculture, Reinhold Stephanes. He said that 19 trade missions should be promoted in 2010, covering 25 countries.
Brazil is represented at the international organic product fair, which began in Germany on Wednesday. The exhibition should include producers from Paraná, who live in the area surrounding Itaipu dam.
Sector exports to the Arab world reached US$ 549.4 million in January, growth of 38% over the same month in 2009. Sugar and meats boosted the performance.
Agribusiness exports dropped by 1.8% in January. However, certain industries performed well, such as meats, whose sales grew 10%. Countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Algeria bought 50% more
The 20% rate was expected to be eliminated at today’s meeting, but the forecast did not come to pass. The Brazilian minister of Development, Miguel Jorge, is among those who support the reduction.
Foreign sales of the Brazilian product generated US$ 377 million in revenues in January. A total of 2.4 million bags were shipped.
Shipments of Brazilian products generated US$ 6.86 billion last year. The participation of the region in sales rose from 8.4% in 2008 to 10.6% in 2009.
