The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is bringing 15 companies to take part in the supermarket trade fair, which takes place next week in São Paulo. The Brazilian government’s decision to eliminate the import tariff on olive oil is expected to boost business.
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A delegation from the Unaizah Chamber of Commerce and Industry carried out a series of appointments in the state of São Paulo earlier this week. In a meeting at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber headquarters on Thursday, leaders discussed mutual support for the export of Saudi dates to Brazil and the sale of Brazilian products to Saudi Arabia.
Palestinian companies are showcasing dates and date-based products at the Anuga Select Brazil fair, which started on Tuesday (8) in São Paulo. They are also offering olive oils and pistachio-filled chocolate in bid to begin selling them to Brazil.
On his first visit to the country, Alkeraida Dates’ general manager attends Anuga Select Brazil, aiming to start exporting to Brazil and reach Latin America.
While visiting date processing facilities in the state of São Paulo, Saudi entrepreneurs say they can supply the Brazilian market with the product and help popularize date consumption in the country.
The trade fair will take place from April 8 to 10 in São Paulo. Exhibitors from Arab countries will showcase dates and olive oils at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce booth.
Data from the trade balance in the sector shows a surplus equivalent to USD 435 million.
The Arab country increased its sector’s shipments by 17% this year until October, with a growth in sales of products such as dates and the entry of tomatoes into new regional markets.
The director of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce office, Rafael Solimeo, attended the date festival in Unaizah, Saudi Arabia, and during an agenda arranged by the Unaizah Chamber of Commerce, was able to learn about the local economic life and identify opportunities for Brazilian companies.
Companies form the Arab country participated in the trade show and in technical visits with support from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber with a focus on diversifying exports.
Representatives from Arab companies who are in Brazil to exhibit at the APAS Show visited São Paulo food supply center Ceagesp on Thursday (15) and found foods from their countries being sold there. They seek more opportunities to sell to the Brazilian market.
Five companies from the Arab country are exhibiting at the APAS Show with high expectations to get more Brazilian clients and close new deals. Dates and olive oils are showcased as the leading products.
Five Tunisian companies will exhibit at APAS Show to take place in São Paulo next week. Tunisia’s ambassador to Brazil, Nabil Lakhal, talked to ANBA on the participation. Arab country will showcase mostly dates and olive oils, products it is internationally renowned for.
These were some of the leading exports of the country in February, a month that posted lower imports of grain, vegetable oils and sugar compared to a year earlier. Surplus was posted at USD 281.3 million.
