An initiative spearheaded by ApexBrasil and Abicalçados has selected the countries where it will promote Brazilian-made footwear throughout the 2026–2027 biennium. The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are among them.
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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.
Saudi Arabia was the second-largest destination of Brazilian chicken meat in March. Other Arab countries among the top buyers in the month were the UAE and Iraq, but their purchases declined.
The Latin American giant’s exports of machinery and equipment grew compared to February 2024 and January 2025, totaling USD 869.62 million. Over the two-month period, Argentina increased its purchases by 73.4%.
Overall, the Arab country imported fewer Brazilian goods in February, but there was growth in the acquisition of less traditional products.
Last year, the Arab nation grossed USD 37.9 million from glass and glass product exports to Brazil. The Egyptians moved from being the 10th largest exporter to the Latin American country in 2023 to the fourth in 2024.
Growth was recorded in the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2024.
The ambassador of the Arab country, Maen Masadeh, will have meetings with companies and industry associations in the sectors of health, software, fertilizers, textiles, travel, and with São Paulo state officials.
The Arab country was the fourth-largest destination of Brazilian beef exports in the first two months of this year, with 15,900 tonnes purchased. Last year, Algeria ranked 12th in the list.
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.
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.
