Ibrafe: Sesame agreement paves the way for beans with China

The phytosanitary agreement with China, finally announced yesterday, opens up new possibilities for Brazilian beans. The necessary documentation to begin phytosanitary negotiations for all types of beans produced in Brazil is already in the possession of the Chinese government. With the continued growth of imports by China, beans should be included in the export agenda after sesame seeds. But how do you reach an agreement of this type? Even if the destination country is interested and needs them, the bureaucratic procedures can take up to two years. During this process, there is a back and forth of proposals involving issues related to the health of the product, such as tolerances for the presence of weeds and residues of unacceptable pesticides. Until Tuesday of this week, the market maintained a low volume of business. Brokers and cerealists note that demand remains low. ...