During Gulfood, chef from Goiânia made Brazilian contemporary recipes using halal products as part of a project to promote Brazil’s expertise in the industry.
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Exports to the two countries increased in January compared to the same month last year, while overall shipments declined, according to industry lobby ABPA.
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 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.
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.
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.
As the Algerian market opened up to poultry sales from Brazil last week, a delegation led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and meat industry groups ABPA and ABIEC traveled to the country to position themselves in the market and discuss new business possibilities.
Algerian authorities allowed purchases of Brazilian halal-certified chicken, thus widening the presence of the product in Arab markets. Tamer Mansour says this is a major win for the Brazilian poultry industry.
Sales to Asian countries drove up results year to date. United Arab Emirates bought less and dropped to third place in the list of destinations.
Revenue grew 39% compared to January 2022. China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the European Union were some of the leading destinations.
The United Arab Emirates remained the leading importer of eggs from Brazil in 2022. Qatar, the World Cup’s host country, came second.
Shipments reached record-breaking volumes and revenue in 2022. The United Arab Emirates were the second main destination for Brazilian exports.
Revenue was up 29% compared to November 2021, while volume increased 12%.

