S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 Brazilian exports of raw beef grew 26% in the first two months of 2010 as against the same period last year, reaching US$ 665.531 million in business. In terms of volume, Brazil exported 288,749 tonnes of meats, expansion of 8% over the first two months of 2009. The average price per tonne was US$ 3,527.<\/p>\n
The figures were presented on Tuesday, March 9, at the Brazilian Beef Industry and Exporters Association (Abiec), by Ot\u00e1vio Can\u00e7ado, executive director at the organisation.<\/p>\n
Iran was the country that presented the greatest expansion in revenues (216% – US$ 93.094 million) and in quantity (195% – 35,323 tonnes) in purchases of raw beef from Brazil, as against 2009.<\/p>\n
However, Russia remains the main importer of beef from the country, with purchases of 61,801 tonnes of the product and revenues of US$ 126.447 million.<\/p>\n
Egypt, the main Arab buyer of raw beef, was responsible for 5% of sales of the product in the period, with expansion of 22% in imported volume and 72% in revenues generated. Between January and February this year, the country in North Africa bought 11,636 tonnes of meat, generating US$ 24.272 million. \u201cEgypt has always been an important trade partner for Brazilian beef. There was a reduction due to the entry of Iran [as a buyer], but it is still one of the main trade partners in the area,\u201d said Can\u00e7ado.<\/p>\n
Algeria, which is in the second place among the Arab buyers, was responsible for 4% of Brazilian sales, reduction of 12% in the volume of exports (the country purchased 10,927 tonnes of beef). However, revenues grew 3% (reaching US$ 22.252 million). \u201cYou reduce the volume, but there is expansion in prices. Thus, the average growth per tonne exported to Algeria was 17%, which is very positive, as revenues are still rising,\u201d analysed Can\u00e7ado.<\/p>\n
Saudi Arabia purchased 3% of the Brazilian beef exported in the first months of the year, totalling 6,969 tonnes of beef, expansion of 28% over 2009, generating US$ 16.551 million in revenues, growth of 53% in comparison with last year.<\/p>\n
Sales of industrialized beef presented reduction of 10% in volume and 13% in revenues. According to Can\u00e7ado, this is a reflex of the global financial crisis. \u201cThe crisis expanded the sale of industrialized beef in 2009. With the return to trade, the purchase of raw beef, a higher quality product, has risen,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
*Translated by Mark Ament<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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