Sales from the Arab country, concentrated in fertilizers, grew more than 500% between January and April. Exports ended the period down 8%.
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So far this year, both exports and imports have increased compared to 2025. Total trade volume has reached USD 171 million.
Five Arab countries were represented in a pavilion organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce at the food industry exhibition. Companies including Tunisia’s Riviere d’Or olive oil and Lebanon’s Sahtayn Foods found new retail channels at Anuga.
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 company Fouta Harissa is bringing to the Brazilian market a Tunisian textile originally used in hammam baths that became known in Europe as a Mediterranean beach accessory. The items are made by artisans in Tunisia.
The Brazilian government temporarily removed tariffs on 421 capital goods and IT products and 638 types of auto parts. Additionally, 20 industrial and agricultural inputs will now enter the country duty-free.
Brazilian exports to the Arab market grew 10% compared to January of last year, reaching a total of USD 1.98 billion. Imports are declining.
The tariff on laminated glass entering the Brazilian market has gone from 10.8% to 25% on Friday (26). A 25% rate on clear flat glass has also been extended for a year.
A delegation led by Saudi Exports was welcomed at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, where they attended a presentation on opportunities to expand Saudi Arabia’s exports to Brazil.
Year to date, the North African country’s trade balance shows a negative deficit equivalent to USD 3.4 billion. Exports recorded a slight decline.
Brazil’s trade flow with the Arab country is based on food and fuels. Despite a 5.4% decline in trade over the first five months of the year, it grew last month.
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.
According to the port management company Mwani, 247 vessels docked in the country in March, marking a 9% increase compared to February. The volume of building materials alone saw an 118% surge in activity.
