The growing population should guarantee space for ethanol and oil in the future. The use of biofuels, however, is growing and global trade should rise tenfold by 2020.

The Brazilian cane spirit started being exported to the Arab country late last year and the drink is consumed by tourists at hotels and bars. Negotiations are also in place with the Emirates.

The sweet producer from Rio Grande do Sul should send a container of sweets and chewing gum to each of the two Arab countries in June. The contacts were made at Gulfood, a food sector fair in Dubai.