Brazil: Opening of new markets in Colombia and Japan

The federal government celebrates the opening of six new markets for Brazilian agribusiness, two markets for Colombia and four for Japan. The announcement was made by the Secretary of Commerce and International Relations of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Roberto Perosa, during a meeting with the sector's press, this Tuesday morning (28), on Mapa. With Colombia, markets were opened for fish meal and oil intended for animal feed from Brazil. The phytosanitary certification was sent yesterday, the 27th, to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) by the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA). The Andean country is the third largest market for animal flour exported by Brazil. According to the National Administrative Department of Statistics of Colombia (DANE), by 2023, it is estimated that 67% of Colombian households will have at least one pet. Brazil is the main exporter of fishmeal and fish oil to Colombia, accounting for 60% of the “pet food” segment in the ...