Brazilian sesame seeds receive approval for export to South Korea

Published 2025년 1월 30일

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South Korea and Guatemala have approved the export of new agricultural products from Brazil, including sesame, gelatin, and collagen. South Korea is a major importer of agricultural products, with imports exceeding US$2.85 billion in 2024, while Brazil exported US$248.9 million in agricultural products to Guatemala last year. The new market access is the result of cooperation between the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE), and is expected to strengthen commercial ties between the countries. Since 2023, Brazilian agribusiness has secured 317 market openings, positioning Brazil as a leading global supplier of food and agricultural inputs.

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The governments of South Korea and Guatemala have authorized the export of new agricultural products from Brazil. The South Koreans have authorized the export of Brazilian sesame. South Korea is one of the main destinations for agricultural products. In 2024 alone, the Asian country imported more than US$2.85 billion in agricultural products, with emphasis on the cereal, meat and oilseed sectors. The health authority of the Central American country confirmed that Brazilian exporters of gelatin and collagen are complying with the health requirements. “The opening of this market strengthens the commercial partnership between the countries, facilitating access for the Brazilian food and pharmaceutical industry to the Guatemalan market,” reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa). Last year, Brazil exported US$248.9 million in agricultural products to Guatemala, with emphasis on forestry products, cereals and ...

Source: CanalRural