Algeria, Egypt, and the UAE significantly increased Brazilian beef imports last year, helping Brazil set a record in shipments.
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A Libyan delegation visited Brazil aiming to strengthen bilateral trade between the two countries.
Sales have reached USD 41 million this year, up 67.9% compared to last year. Imports are declining.
The Brazilian company is expected to receive halal certification later this month and will fulfill an order from an Arab ready-meal fund for humanitarian aid. The brand is known in Brazil for its canned beef ribs, produced without chemicals or preservatives.
Starting on Thursday (30), ANBA begins publishing a series of reports showcasing the Brazilian state’s rural activities and its efforts toward diversification and sustainability. Pará’s capital city will host in November the United Nations COP30, the world’s most important climate negotiations.
The significant increase in beef exports in 2024 compared to 2023 was presented by the Brazilian beef industry group at the 2025 Global Halal Brazil Business Forum.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, and Libya are among the 20 leading destinations of the product, which reached a record export volume in September.
Year to date, Brazil exported USD 10.84 billion worth of fresh beef, processed meat, offal, and other bovine products. In August alone, exports totaled USD 1.669 billion, up 49% year on year.
Between January and July, USD 421.9 million worth of products were shipped to the North African country, with iron ore leading exports.
Alongside the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf country ranked among the ten largest destinations of Brazilian agricultural and livestock products in July.
The Arab country was the fourth-largest destination of Brazilian beef exports in the first two months of this year, with 15,900 tonnes purchased. Last year, Algeria ranked 12th in the list.
In January of this year, USD 60.2 million were exported, mainly in beef, chicken, and sugar.
Brazilian crop agency Conab projects a stable meat production in the country in 2025 compared to the previous year. The number includes the poultry, cattle, and pork sectors.
Data released by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock show that the United Arab Emirates and Egypt were the top Arab clients of Brazil’s agribusiness. Exports to the Middle East and Africa grew.
