During a video conference on Tuesday (2), Brazil’s and Egypt’s Foreign Ministers discussed the Mercosur-Egypt agreement, ways to encourage more cooperation between the public and private sectors in both countries, and other issues.
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A survey conducted by the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce’s Market Intelligence Department shows that that price hike is partly prompted by an expected increase in the commodity’s prices in years to come. The Arab countries that could potentially buy more product include Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Sudan.
The businessman Mohammed Darwich sells crystal chandeliers by the Egyptian brand Asfour in Brazil. He branched out last year by opening a new store and selling customized corporate gifts made of crystal.
B2Bs will be hosted by Abimo and Apex-Brasil until February 5 and feature Brazilian companies and buyers from Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, and other countries.
Imports to the Arab country also slid last year, by 12%, the Ministry of Trade and Industry reported.
Arab bloc imported 19.2% more coffee from Brazil in 2020 from the previous year. Highlights are North African countries. Algeria bought 310% more coffee from Brazil.
Driven by China, Asia is the top destination. Africa’s imports increased, particularly Egypt’s, up 15% from 2019. Other two Arab countries that increased their imports were Jordan, up 18%, and Yemen, 6.1%.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE, the top Arab beef buyers, decreased their imports. Overall, though, Brazil exports hit a record high, reaching over 2 million tonnes in 2020.
The coronavirus pandemic has affected the revenue and the number of arrivals in the North African country in 2020. The ministries of Tourism and Economic Development are making plans to boost the sector.
The prime minister said the administration banned holiday celebrations following reports of a notable increase in coronavirus infection cases over the past few days.
ABIEC forecasts that shipments will end the year at 2.02 million tonnes, fetching over USD8 billion for the first time. Top destinations include Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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UAE and Saudi Arabia invest in game and innovation startups, while countries such as Lebanon, Jordan, Sudan and Algeria offer opportunities for agricultural technology companies.
The decrease in Brazilian poultry purchases was driven by Saudi Arabia’s strategy of local production and the decline in tourism in Dubai, UAE, and religious tourism in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
