Arab companies participating in the Buyer Project in São Paulo highlighted the competitiveness of Brazilian foods. Halal production and export capacity stands out.
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The top destination in Africa of Brazilian agribusiness goods in the first half of the year, Egypt has dramatically stepped up its purchases of sugar and soybean from the Latin American giant. On the other hand, Egypt supplies a significant volume of fruits to Brazil.
Brazil-based non-lethal arm manufacturer owned by a group from the United Arab Emirates signed a USD 10 million deal.
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.
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.
Investments in the north of the country are made for the construction of a recycling plant and an industrial city, with factories, workforce houses, and logistics 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.
Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, attended a meeting with her Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira on the UAE-Mercosur agreement being negotiated and Brazil’s hosting of COP30. Al Hashimy is participating in the G20 meetings, where she argued for addressing inequalities.
Arab country was the third largest importer of beef from Brazil in the first half of the year, only behind China and the United States. Purchases stepped up both in volume and value.
For the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the United Arab Emirates to progress, online meetings are set to occur in July and August, as well as an in-person negotiation in September. Finalization and signing of the deal are scheduled to November, during the G20 summit in Rio.
