The United Arab Emirates stepped up its purchases of Brazilian poultry by 27.7% in the first two months of the year. Saudi Arabia acquired 8.4% more. Other markets from the region also stood out as Ramadan draws near, according to industry lobby ABPA.
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Exports to the two countries increased in January compared to the same month last year, while overall shipments declined, according to industry lobby ABPA.
According to the sector lobby, sales to both countries grew from the same month in 2022. Brazil’s poultry exports increased by 6.6% in 2023.
This year, shipments abroad are expected to record a 6.8% expansion over 2022, according to ABPA data through November. Iraq became Brazil’s 10th main importer this year. The UAE was the 2nd leading buyer, and Saudi Arabia the 4th.
The North African country opened its market for Brazilian poultry in October. Negotiations to reduce tariffs to close to zero are already underway.
Industrial complex in the city of Rolândia in the state of Paraná will accommodate two plants that will be the most automated Seara’s plants in Brazil.
One of the leading Brazilian exporters of animal protein, the company has served Arab markets for over 50 years. To produce according to the rules of Islam, the company has segregated plants, product certification, and invested in development.
BRF executive spoke at the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum about the history of his company and Marfrig in the halal market.
As the Algerian market opened up to poultry sales from Brazil last week, a delegation led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and meat industry groups ABPA and ABIEC traveled to the country to position themselves in the market and discuss new business possibilities.
Algerian authorities allowed purchases of Brazilian halal-certified chicken, thus widening the presence of the product in Arab markets. Tamer Mansour says this is a major win for the Brazilian poultry industry.
Renewing its sector projects, ABPA and ApexBrasil also maintained the United Arab Emirates as one of the target export markets for poultry and Saudi Arabia for eggs.
Brazilian meat lobby ABPA forecasts a slight growth in the country’s output this year and a decrease in the results of global competitors. No cases of avian influenza have been detected on commercial farms in Brazil.
The halal market was the topic of a webinar promoted by Invest Paraná in partnership with the Arab Brazilian Chamber. The Brazilian Southern state has potential in the food, textile, and cosmetics sectors.
Libyan executives arrived in the country aiming to close deals and make new contacts. Among them are businesspeople from a food importing group and Tripoli Chamber of Commerce executives.