A delegation from the Minas Gerais Investment and Foreign Trade Promotion Agency visited the Arab-Brazilian Chamber to discuss ways to expand exports and investment from Arab countries in the southeastern state.
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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.
Malaysia’s export promotion agency held an event at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce to present business opportunities in the country, including access to the Southeast Asian market and participation in the MIHAS trade fair.
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil announced plans to restore production and exports to pre-war levels, giving priority to shipments through the country’s southern ports.
Founded in August 2020, Multipla Comex specializes in exotic fruits such as loquat, plum, and atemoya, and now exports Brazilian fruit to Qatar, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia.
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.
According to industry group ABPA, exports surpassed USD 1 billion in a single month for the first time in May. Sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE increased compared to May 2025, when Brazil was facing an avian influenza crisis.
Sales from the Arab country, concentrated in fertilizers, grew more than 500% between January and April. Exports ended the period down 8%.
So far this year, both exports and imports have increased compared to 2025. Total trade volume has reached USD 171 million.
The two Tunisian products were showcased at a gastronomic immersion event this Friday (22) at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber headquarters in São Paulo. Brands from the Arab country took part in APAS Show this week.
Some Tunisian olive oil brands, such as Rivière d’Or and Bulla Regia, are already sold in Brazilian retail. Others, including Oleajoy Huilerie el Allem, Fermes Ali Sfar and Sora Oil, are seeking to enter the market. All are exhibiting at APAS Show in São Paulo.
Two Syrian chocolate brands, Rollana and Alvido, are being introduced to Brazilian retailers at APAS Show in São Paulo. Featuring assorted chocolates and wafers, the goal is to distribute the products across Latin America, starting with Brazil.
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.
The country was the third-largest buyer of Brazilian chicken meat in April, according to ABPA. Due to the situation in the region, shipments bound for other Gulf nations were routed through Saudi Arabia.
