Brazil: Fish exports to the Middle East generate US$ 8 million in revenue in the first half of 2021

According to COMEXSTAT / Ministry of Economy (2021), in the first semester 13,628.89 million tons of fish were exported, generating US$ 46.11 million in revenue. The countries of the Middle East were responsible for 17% of the revenue generated, that is, US$ 7,938 million, being Bahrain for 65% (US$ 5.20 million), Saudi Arabia for 16% (US$ 1.7 million), Lebanon 9.6% (US$ 769 thousand) and Iran 8.8% (US$ 699 thousand). One of the most exported fish is the frozen tilapia fillet, registering an increase of 305% in the semester, reaching US$ 395,000. Exports of fresh whole tilapia (402%) and frozen (232%) are also growing strongly. The search for healthier and safer food has increased every year around the world, including in Arab Muslim countries. Sheikh Yuri Youssef from Cdial Halal points out that, in order to serve the Islamic market, it is necessary to comply with the entire creation process and the Good Manufacturing Practices. “It is not allowed, for example, that the fish be ...