Brazil gains new agricultural market access in China and Panama

Brazil has concluded negotiations that will allow new agricultural exports to China and Panama, expanding market access for Brazilian producers.

In China, sanitary authorities approved imports of Brazilian fruit pulp and frozen fruit, a move expected to create new opportunities for the country’s fruit sector and allow more value-added products to be shipped abroad. In Panama, Brazil received clearance to export coconut seeds and coffee seeds.

The negotiations were carried out jointly by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With the latest announcements, Brazilian agribusiness has reached 642 market openings since the start of 2023. The government says diversifying buyers strengthens the economy and reduces dependence on a limited number of export channels.

Trade impact in China and Panama

The new sanitary approvals expand access to markets where Brazil already has a significant agricultural trade presence.

In 2025, Brazilian agribusiness exports to China exceeded US$55 billion. The main products shipped to the Asian market included animal proteins, forestry products and the soybean complex, which covers soybeans, soybean meal and soybean oil.

Panama also remains a relevant market for Brazilian agribusiness. The Central American country imported about US$100 million in Brazilian agricultural products in 2025, led by forestry products, cereals, coffee, flour and food preparations.

Opportunities for Brazilian producers

The approval of processed fruit products and seeds creates new export opportunities for higher-value agricultural goods.

Exports of fruit pulp and frozen fruit allow Brazilian agribusinesses to process raw material domestically before shipment, supporting jobs and keeping more of the value-added stage within Brazil. The approval of certified coffee and coconut seeds for Panama also strengthens Brazil’s role as a supplier of plant genetic material in the region.

The new markets are expected to create opportunities especially for small and medium-sized producers linked to fruit-growing cooperatives and seed production chains. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is expected to release detailed requirements and registration procedures for companies interested in beginning shipments in the coming days.

Source: Band

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