Selecionados Uniagro, from Rio Grande do Sul state, imports the product, as well as olives and dates, from the Arab country. The import manager says demand has grown.
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After challenges in recent olive harvests in major producing countries, expectations for a better harvest this season are opening up prospects for a larger global availability of olive oil. Tunisia is one of the countries expected to increase its production volumes. The country’s embassy in Brazil is taking steps to boost exports to the Latin American giant.
The Moroccan government has authorized the export of Brazilian olive oil into its market, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock said. The Arab country, whose local production was impacted by drought, has taken at least two other steps this year to favor trade with Brazil.
To circumvent the rising prices of olive oil, Brazilians are buying it in smaller volumes, according to Rita Bassi from the Oliva association. The outlook is for a decrease in prices, however, due to the good olive harvest beginning in producing countries.
Companies form the Arab country participated in the trade show and in technical visits with support from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber with a focus on diversifying exports.
Five companies from the Arab country are exhibiting at the APAS Show with high expectations to get more Brazilian clients and close new deals. Dates and olive oils are showcased as the leading products.
The Tunisian food trade balance deficit narrowed at the end of June. Export prices were up for olive oil and dates, while import prices were down for wheat and maize.
On a visit to the Arab Brazilian Chamber, a delegation led by André Mourad Hawary asked for support to bring more Brazilian tourists to the country. They also want to boost exports of fertilizers and olive oil to Brazil.
Company was founded by friends Ahmed and Yahya in 2020 and quickly reached several international markets. The olive oil exporter wants to sell to Brazil.
The Rio Grande do Sul entrepreneur sells brands from Lebanon and Tunisia in her store. She is also a sommelière and has already judged olive oils in competitions in Dubai, UAE.
The country expects to produce 125,000 tonnes of the product in 2022, up 8.69% from last year. The estimate was released by SANA, the country’s official news agency.
Among its products, Baya Olive Oil has a line of organics certified in Brazil, in addition to premium and basic products. The company exhibited at the APAS Show.
The volume produced in the Arab country for the 2021/2020 season could grow 42%, to 240,000 tonnes.
Some Arab products imported to Brazil can be found in the country’s Christmas dinner.
