Opening of new markets for Brazil in Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Egypt and India

The Brazilian government announced the opening of new markets for the export of Brazil nuts to Japan, processed eggs to Singapore, purified porcine heparin to South Korea, duck, other poultry, and rabbit meat to Egypt, and bovine bone derivatives for gelatin production, as well as horns and hooves for industrial use to India.

Japan, with about 124 million inhabitants, imported over US$3 billion in Brazilian agricultural products in 2024 and demands high-quality ingredients for bakery, confectionery, and snacks — a niche where Brazil nuts stand out for their selenium content. The new opening benefits Brazilian producers and processors while expanding Japan’s food industry supply base.

In Singapore, local sanitary authorities authorized imports of processed eggs from Brazil. The Asian nation, home to over 6 million people, imports more than 90% of the food it consumes. In this context, the hotel and restaurant sectors demand standardized ingredients such as processed eggs, which offer longer shelf life and greater operational stability.

South Korea authorized the import of purified porcine heparin from Brazil, an active pharmaceutical ingredient used in anticoagulant medications. The country, with a population exceeding 51 million, imported nearly US$3 billion in Brazilian agricultural products last year, with highlights including soy, sugarcane, grains, flours, and preparations.

It is worth noting that from January to September of this year, market openings to Asian countries accounted for 37% of all new access achieved in 2025.

In Egypt — a key partner of Brazil in animal protein trade — the government approved the import of duck and other poultry meat, as well as rabbit meat. The country has been expanding purchases of Brazilian poultry in recent cycles due to recognition of halal certification and reliable supply chains.

During the vice president’s official mission to India, it was agreed that Brazil would export bovine bone derivatives, horns, and hooves — contributing to circular economy practices and adding value to Brazil’s livestock industry. These by-products have multiple industrial uses, including as raw material for gelatin and as inputs for the textile industry.

With these announcements, Brazilian agribusiness has reached 460 new market opportunities since the beginning of 2023.

These results reinforce Brazil’s strategy to diversify export destinations and products, including higher-value-added items, as part of joint efforts by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE).

Source: MAPA

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