The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is bringing 15 companies to take part in the supermarket trade fair, which takes place next week in São Paulo. The Brazilian government’s decision to eliminate the import tariff on olive oil is expected to boost business.
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Annual price inflation fell to 12.8% in February, down from 24% in January. Vegetable prices saw an 8.2% drop, while costs for water, electricity, and gas remained stable.
The Arab country increased its sector’s shipments by 17% this year until October, with a growth in sales of products such as dates and the entry of tomatoes into new regional markets.
This is the second time this year that the Arab country authorizes the purchase of new products from Brazil, as Saudi imports of vegetable seeds were cleared in March.
From Egypt opening its market for Brazilian exports to the possibility of Egyptians selling to Brazil. The Brazilian agricultural attaché in Cairo, Cesar Teles, who is concluding his mission, and the new executive in the position, Rafael Mohana, told ANBA how trade has evolved and the prospects for the future.
A leading company in the Egyptian agricultural sector, Pyramids for Agro-Industries plans on starting exporting to Brazil. Its portfolio includes orange, lemon, tangerine, pomegranate, grapefruit, onions, sweet potato, strawberries, garlic, and others.
According to the Food Export Council, revenue reached USD 4.1 billion last year. The main products exported were rice, grains, onions, garlic, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, citrus, and peanuts.
The Consulate General of Syria in São Paulo has made available to importers a list of roughly 50 types of items the country can supply in 2021.
Widam, one of the country’s largest beef suppliers, now sells this and other food products by app. In its website, the company states it sells bovine meat from Brazil.
The desert climate is no impediment to food production in Arab Gulf countries. Despite being major importers, they do produce legumes, vegetables, meats, dairies, milk and lots of dates. The items can be seen at SIAL Middle East.
