The announcement by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture marked the 700th market opening since 2023.
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Both exports and imports increased in the January-September period. Brazil’s trade surplus with Arab countries fell 0.4% from the same period in 2025.
The announcement was made by Brazil’s ministries of agriculture and foreign affairs on Thursday (1).
Imports, however, are declining, mainly due to lower purchases of nitrogen fertilizers and refined petroleum.
In an interview with ANBA, Khaled Hanafy, secretary-general of the Union of Arab Chambers, called for Brazil and Arab countries to build a relationship based on strategic alliances and joint value creation.
At the third panel of the Brazil & Arab Countries Economic Forum, panelists shared experiences and ideas on the need to explore new trade routes.
The first debate at the 5th Brazil & Arab Countries Economic Forum focused on the impact of Middle East conflicts on the global economy and alternative business solutions.
Year to date, Brazil has earned USD 161.4 million from exports to the Gulf country, while imports are declining.
Brazilian entrepreneur Katya Salomão turned a tradition learned from her maternal grandmother, Maria Issa Salomão, into a brand of flavored olive oils that has won international awards.
A company selling nuts, beverages, cheeses and flours from the Brazilian state of Paraíba to customers in Brazil and overseas is looking to supply Brazilian expatriates in Arab countries.
After three months of decline, Brazilian exports to Arab markets in the Gulf region, where the Middle East conflict is centered, posted a slight increase again in June.
Exports are up 18.2% so far this year, totaling USD 266.1 million, according to data from Brazil’s trade ministry. Beef and live cattle are among the country’s leading exports.
The Seventh Political Consultations Meeting between the two countries also included exchanges on cooperation, investment and agriculture.
Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Wednesday (17) on the sidelines of the G7 meeting, which they attended as invited guests.
