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Sales from the Arab country, concentrated in fertilizers, grew more than 500% between January and April. Exports ended the period down 8%.
Brazil received 3.16 million tonnes of fertilizers from abroad in January, according to data from an industry association. The figures do not yet reflect the war in the Middle East.
The Brazilian market bought fewer fertilizers from abroad in November last year. However, cumulative imports from January to November are still up.
The Vice President of Invest RS, an agency created in 2024 to foster agreements, investments, and competitiveness, met with the Arab-Brazilian Chamber and presented business potential in 12 priority sectors of the economy.
The month of May saw 3.66 million tons of fertilizer reach Brazilian ports from abroad. Domestic output was also up but still pales in comparison to consumption.
From January to April of this year, USD 54.6 million worth of fertilizers got shipped from the North African country to Brazil, a 44.2% increase from a year ago.
Fertilizer imports grew by 19% in February, and national production also increased. The sector association reports a higher demand for the product.
Jihed Ben Slama, one of the representatives in a delegation from Muslim-majority countries visiting Brazil this week via the Halal do Brasil project, seeks trade deals in the Latin American giant.
Overall exports from the country saw a growth rate of 1.2% in January compared to a year ago, the Department of Statistics said.
Eurochem mine and plant complex will produce tonnes of fertilizers to cater to Brazilian farmers. Volume accounts for 15% of Brazil’s phosphate output.
Brazilian imports of fertilizers were the highest in the past five years, Conab reported. Postponement of nitrogen acquisitions last year boosted the result.
The purchases of fertilizers from the international market in Brazil fell in the first seven months of the year, said the sector’s association.
The Egyptian company will invest some USD 8 million to step up its production capacity and meet the growing demand for fertilizers from both the domestic and international markets.
