Brazil surpasses 400 new international markets for agricultural products

Brazilian agribusiness has reached 403 new international markets since the beginning of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s third term in January 2023. The latest agreement, with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, allows the Caribbean country to begin importing Brazilian beef and related products.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), the government’s strategy of diversifying trade partners has yielded consistent progress. In 2024 alone, Brazilian exports to member countries of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), which includes Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, surpassed US$288 million.

Notable recent openings include sorghum and sesame seed exports to China, as well as beef exports to Mexico and Vietnam, and pork exports to Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Brazilian cotton has also entered the Egyptian market, while Hass avocados have gained access to Japan.

In the first half of 2025, Brazil’s agribusiness exports totaled US$82.8 billion, a figure similar to the same period last year. However, less traditional export products have seen a 21% increase so far this year, reflecting the success of the diversification policy.

According to Luís Rua, Mapa’s Secretary of Trade and International Relations, these results stem from ongoing technical negotiations, supported by agricultural attachés and international missions. Brazil currently has 40 agricultural attachés stationed in 38 countries. “It’s not just about where we can sell today, but also about paving the way for future markets,” Rua said.

Source: Portal IN

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