As São Paulo’s orange groves struggle with greening disease, Egypt has expanded its orange exports to Brazil. Competing head-to-head with Spain, the Arab country sold USD 16.1 million worth of oranges to Brazil in 2024.
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However, sales to the Arab country went against the market trend and declined in February compared to the same period last year.
The North African country was the 17th main supplier in February, according to a survey by Abicalçados.
Executives from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce met with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed advancements in the partnership between the two institutions, and explored ways to increase trade between the two countries.
In January of this year, USD 60.2 million were exported, mainly in beef, chicken, and sugar.
In January, Brazil’s exports to the Arab country rose by 400%, but overall international shipments were lower than in the same period last year.
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber’s office in Cairo hosted a meeting that discussed the creation of a Brazilian logistics zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
Exports to the Arab country increased in January compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Brazilian government.
Brazilian egg exports grew by 22% in January. The UAE reduced their purchases compared to the same month in 2024 but remained the leading destination of the product.
Exports grew 9.4% compared to the same period in 2024, marking the best result for the month, according to chicken lobby ABPA. China, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia were the top three importers.
Saudis imported USD 169 million from the sector last year, an increase of 119.8%. Naval and offshore equipment accounted for the largest volume. Exports to Arab League countries as a whole also grew.
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has created the Passaporte Agro to provide exporters with information about newly opened foreign markets. The tool will initially be offered via associations.
In 2024, Brazil exported USD 23.68 billion and imported USD 10.18 billion from the Arab countries. The trade flow reached USD 33.87 billion, with a trade balance surplus of USD 13.49 billion.
Saudi Arabia has approved the International Veterinary Certificate (IVC), allowing Brazil to export ornamental fish to its market.
