Exports from Brazil to the Arab countries in the Gulf are positive during the quarter but slid 31.47% in March as a result of the war in the Middle East, according the Arab Chamber.
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The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund says the number of people facing hunger is expected to increase in the coming months as a result of the war in the Middle East.
The El Sheikh Group does not ship product to Brazil, but its CEO asserts that the country has the potential to be one of its biggest markets, alongside China.
Conflict led to a decline in Brazil’s chicken meat shipments to the Middle East in March compared to February. Despite this, more than 45,000 tonnes were sent to countries directly impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Ricardo Santin.
Products from five Arab countries are featured at the Anuga Select Brazil trade show taking place in São Paulo from this Tuesday (7) to Thursday (9). The Arab Chamber is organizing Arab participation, with items including Tunisian olive oils, Lebanese soda, UAE dates.
A debate on the potential of the Muslim food and beverage market held at the Anuga Select Brazil exhibition shows that the country must add value to its export chain.
Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, Tunisia and Morocco will represent the Middle East and North Africa in the tournament starting in June.
Producers from Egypt and Morocco take part in an industry fair. Brazil as an export hub for the Latin American market is the focus of business.
Exporta Mais Brasil brings buyers from 16 countries to visit farms, take part in business roundtables, and attend the Fruit Attraction fair in São Paulo. A company from Oman is part of the delegation.
Seminar at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber highlights opportunities and challenges for sector investment.
Global oil prices are rising due to the conflict in Iran.
Brazil imports 85% of the input used to fertilize crops and could face shortages, a researcher said at an event at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber.
In the first two months of the year, 3,400 pairs were imported from the Arab country, more than double the same period last year, according to Abicalçados data.
Foreign minister Mauro Vieira speaks with Qatar’s minister about resuming flights to São Paulo.
