The UAE and Saudi Arabia were the first- and second-largest destinations, respectively, for Brazilian chicken exports in October. Newcastle disease did not cause overall exports to fall, as the embargos are limited to Santa Catarina state.
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A meeting organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce with member companies explored the processes, challenges and results of doing business beyond Brazil, drawing on case studies from the food and perfume sectors.
The country was the top importer in September. The sector recorded growth in exports in both value and volume this year.
Brazilian meatpacker JBS said its Seara brand generated USD 500 million in revenue in the Middle East last year, as the company participated in the Saudi Food Show in Saudi Arabia earlier this week. The company operates factories and is making significant investments in the country.
During a visit to the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, the Arab country’s ambassador said he hopes to make trade between the two nations more frequent.
The industry posted growth both in June and in the year to date. The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia remained among the leading importers, according to industry group ABPA.
Data from Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services show a 0.7% increase in exports and a 21.5% decline in imports compared to the same period in 2025.
Data from Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services compiled by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce show export growth both in April and year to date.
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.
The company’s CEO, Miguel Gularte, said demand in the region is being met through an operational stock strategy and by redirecting cargo to active ports, using feeder vessels and overland freight.
Exports totaled USD 21.34 billion last year. Avian flu in Rio Grande do Sul state and falling commodity prices influenced the performance.
The United Arab Emirates were Brazil’s largest importer of poultry meat in 2025, while Saudi Arabia ranked third. Both increased purchases. Despite avian flu challenges, shipment volumes grew during the year.
Through November this year, Brazilian exports to the Arab country rose 1.3%, while imports were 9.2% higher than in the same period last year.
Despite Brazil recording an avian influenza outbreak earlier this year, 2025 is expected to close with an increase in chicken meat exports. The president of ABPA said the Middle East showed confidence in the country during this period.
