The increase in sales to the Middle East, particularly to Arabs, is a ‘pleasant surprise’ for the Brazil’s largest coffee farmers cooperative.
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The Arab countries stood out among the Brazilian products’ buyers, purchasing 121,700 60-kg bags of the product in January.
During his stay, Milad Mosbah Elbriki had a series of meetings with the support of the Arab Brazilian Chamber. Industries of interest range from construction to coffee.
Expectation is due to increased production in the Jazan mountains, Southwest of the Arab country, near the border with Yemen.
The country was among the markets that grew over 20% last year. Exports to the Arab world grew by 5%. Cecafé will participate for the first time in Gulfood in Dubai.
Four out of the 15 companies featured in the Brazilian space sell coffee. Cereal industry company Alca Foods had two of its products selected to join the SIAL Innovation Awards.
Brazil shipped 37.4 million bags year-to-date through November. Arab countries imported 12% more.
Tuffi and Marcia Bichara created a farm where they welcome tourists for countryside experiences.
Brazil Arab Institute of Innovation and Events superintendent Ali El Khatib promoted Arab history and tradition during the International Coffee Week.
Brazil exported 3.4 million bags last month, down 13% from a year ago. Year-to-date through October, exports climbed 23%, tough.
Brazil shipped 1.3 million bags to the region year-to-date through September, up 26% from a year ago.
The emirate has a museum in the heritage hub Al Fahidi where one can learn about the equipment and different ways to brew the beverage in different times and countries. Establishment results from an Emirati’s passion for coffee.
The first eight months of the year saw 1.14 million bags shipped from Brazil to the Arab bloc. Overall, exports saw the largest volume for the period in the last five years.
Searching for green coffee, representatives of companies from Egypt, Jordan and the UAE will visit Cerrado Mineiro. It’s the only region with a Designation of Origin seal for its coffee, which guarantees traits and quality of the product..
