Opening of Lesotho expands Brazilian presence in the African market

Published 2024년 5월 21일

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The Kingdom of Lesotho has approved the import of chicken meat from Brazil, a move welcomed by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). This approval is anticipated to boost the presence of Brazilian exporters in Africa, capitalizing on the continent's increasing protein consumption. In 2023, African imports of chicken meat from Brazil totaled 816.6 thousand tons, marking a 13.1% increase from the previous year, with revenue reaching US$857.4 million, a 1.6% growth. This development is seen as a step forward in bolstering food security in Africa and is particularly significant given the positive growth trends in Brazilian exports to the continent.

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The opening of the Kingdom of Lesotho to chicken meat from Brazil should positively influence the presence of Brazilian exporters on the African continent, according to the assessment of the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). The approval of the International Health Certificate (CSI) for the Lesotho market was announced last Friday (17) by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. With per capita consumption rates of around 11 kilos (FAOSTAT data), Lesotho has recorded increasing rates of protein consumption over the last few years. “The positive outlook for consumption in the Lesotho market follows the increase recorded throughout 2023 in Brazilian exports to African countries. Therefore, the opening is especially celebrated by exporters at this time of positive indication for sales to the continent”, analyzes the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin. In the 12 months of 2023, the African continent imported 816.6 thousand tons of chicken meat from Brazil, a number 13.1% ...

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