Brazil begins exporting beef to Vietnam

Vietnam received this week the first shipment of Brazilian beef, with a load of 27 tons of veal cuts. The mark of the beginning of exports to the Asian country after the opening of the market concluded in March of this year. The opening announcement was made on March 28 by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, following official meetings with Vietnamese leadership, including Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính. On the occasion, Lula stated: "After many years of experience, the prime minister announced that he will finally buy Brazilian beef. It is extraordinary news and I think it is very important for Vietnam and for Brazil." The president highlighted that the rapprochement opens space for investments in Brazilian slaughterhouses in Vietnam, which can transform the country into an export platform for all of Southeast Asia. In 2024, Vietnam imported $3.9 billion in agricultural products from Brazil, with highlights including cereals, flours, textile fibers, and the soybean complex. With ...