Brazil: Market openings in Panama and Angola

The Brazilian government welcomed the recent announcements of health approvals by the governments of Panama and Angola. Panama authorized the import of poultry and pork meat and offal from Brazil, while Angola authorized the import of live sheep and goats for breeding, as well as genetic material from these animals. These market openings should contribute to an increase in trade flows with these important markets, reflecting the high level of international confidence in the Brazilian health control system. In the first seven months of 2024, Brazil exported more than US$55 million in agricultural products to Panama, with an emphasis on forestry products, cereals, flours and preparations. In the same period, Brazilian exports to Angola totaled more than US$211 million, with an emphasis on meat and products from the sugar and alcohol complex. With ...