Brazil strengthens agricultural trade with Asia and the Middle East

The Brazilian government announced the opening of new markets for agricultural products. Among the highlights are exports of Brazil nuts to Japan, processed eggs to Singapore, purified porcine heparin to South Korea, duck meat, other poultry, and rabbit meat to Egypt, as well as bovine bone derivatives, horns, and hooves for industrial use in India. According to the government, Japan, with around 124 million inhabitants, imported over US$ 3 billion in Brazilian agricultural products in 2024. The Asian country has a strong demand for high-quality ingredients for baking and confectionery, sectors in which Brazil nuts stand out due to their selenium content. “The opening generates gains for Brazilian producers and processors, in addition to expanding the range of suppliers for the Japanese industry,” reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa). In Singapore, health authorities authorized the entry of processed eggs from Brazil. With over 6 million inhabitants and ...