New qualifications for South Africa should increase business with Brazil

Published Nov 11, 2024

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The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) has expressed approval of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock's decision to authorize additional animal protein plants for export to South Africa. This includes thirteen poultry and five pork processing plants. South Africa, a key partner in Brazil's animal protein trade, ranks as the fifth largest importer of Brazilian chicken meat, having imported 276.5 thousand tons from January to October, generating US$ 154 million. The new authorizations are anticipated to boost chicken and pork exports, improve food security in South Africa, and strengthen bilateral trade relations.

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The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) applauded the announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock regarding the authorization of new animal protein plants for exports to South Africa, including thirteen poultry and five pork processing plants. South Africa is currently the fifth largest destination for chicken meat exports, with 276.5 thousand tons imported between January and October, which generated revenue of US$ 154 million. South Africa is a traditional partner for animal protein in Brazil (open for more than two decades), demanding, in particular, products for processing from the local industry – reinforcing Brazil's strategy of complementing the production of importing countries. “The new authorizations obtained by Minister Fávaro, his Secretaries of International Relations, Luis Rua, and of Agricultural Defense, Carlos Goulart, and the ministerial team are an important step forward for ...

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