Fish: 37 species of Brazilian fish may be exported to China

Published Apr 23, 2025

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Brazil has approved the export of 37 fish species to China, following a market opening agreement. The deal includes fish species caught through extractive fishing methods, such as tuna, piramutaba, and hake. The process of registering for export authorization is simplified, requiring companies to register with the Ministry of Agriculture and obtain approval from China's health authority. This agreement is expected to generate up to US$1 billion in annual revenue for Brazil. The agreement was finalized in a bilateral meeting between China's health authority and Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, following 350 market openings for Brazilian agricultural products this year.

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Brazil will be able to export 37 species of fish to China, following the opening of the market formalized on Tuesday, the 23rd, between the countries. The signed protocol, obtained by , authorizes the entry into China of fish from Brazilian extractive fishing, that is, fish caught in the sea, rivers or lakes, and expands the list of farmed fish authorized for trade. Among the species from extractive fishing are tuna, piramutaba and hake. Negotiations with China for the export of Brazilian fish began in 2016, according to the Secretary of Commerce and International Relations of the Ministry of Agriculture, Luis Rua. "It was a long-standing request of the Sector Chamber of Fish of the Ministry of Agriculture. Now all fish of extractive origin that meet China's requirements can be exported, which means more opportunities for the Brazilian fishing sector," he said. "China is strengthening its strategic partnership with Brazil. This progress represents the strengthening of our exports ...

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