The Middle East country stepped up its purchases of the Brazilian product by 118.6% in July, while two other Arab destinations, Saudi Arabia and the UAE decreased their imports. Despite the Newcastle disease case detected in southernmost state Rio Grande do Sul, overall exports climbed last month.
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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.
Brazilian oncology chain announced a joint venture with a subsidiary of the Saudi Al Faisaliah Group to implement an oncology facility in Riyadh. Potential revenue at year five of the joint venture is estimated at USD 550 million.
Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná, and Goiás are major exporters of halal foods. At an event with buyers from Muslim-majority countries, state and industry association representatives say they plan on boosting trade with Muslims and mention a business mission.
Arab-Brazilian Chamber and ApexBrasil kicked off the Buyer Project on Monday (5) in São Paulo with a focus on women. Before a B2B round between Brazilians and foreign halal importers started, a roundtable brought together businesswomen to discuss female leading and sustainability.
On the other hand, ABPA figures show that chicken sales to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and other Arab countries expanded.
Government will widen its agricultural attaché project in Brazilian diplomatic representations from 29 to 40. Countries are yet to be defined but will be in Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America.
Brazilian exporting companies may apply to participate in a food and beverage promotion week at the LuLu Hypermarket stores in November in Saudi Arabia. Entries will be accepted until August 18.
Brazil grossed USD 11.2 billion from sales to the Middle East and North Africa countries from January to June. Beef and sugar exports saw relevant increases.
“Neurosciences applied to business” and “Learn how to negotiate with the Arab world” kicked off the ABCC Connects, a lecture series to debate topics that are key to success in business.
Arab-Brazilian Chamber and ApexBrazil bring 12 Arab and Asian importers to the Latin American country to negotiate with Brazilian food supplying companies through the Halal do Brasil project. Eleven Brazilian states and the Federal District participate.
Out of Brazil’s industrialized coffees, instant is the top export, accounting for 98% of shipments last year, exporting group Cecafé reported. Industry leaders say growth prospects are good.
Brazilian multination company reported that the chicken nugget facility in Jeddah will quadruple its production capacity in Saudi Arabia, where it already has a processing plant and distribution centers.
After experiencing two weaker harvests, Brazilian Apple Producers Association expects Brazil to have a better output in 2025, opening up a favorable outlook for exports.

