Exports of Brazilian chicken meat to Arab countries increased by 16.3% between January and August 2019 compared to last year

11 09 2019

More than $ 1635.17 million worth of chicken meat exported in the first half of this year

The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce has revealed that the volume of Brazilian poultry meat exports to Arab countries reached 1635.17 million USD between January and August 2019, an increase of 16.3% over the same period of 2018.

According to the report, 1014,70,000 tons of chicken meat were exported to Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait during the first eight months of this year. The value of chicken meat exports to Saudi Arabia amounted to 320,855 tonnes, for an amount of $ 555.33 million. The UAE imported 239,500 tonnes of chicken meat valued at $ 399.51 million. 75.35 thousand tons worth $ 115.38 million.

"The positive results announced by the Brazilian Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services clearly illustrate the outstanding performance of Brazilian companies," said Robbins Hannoun, president of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. Brazil's commitment to halal and high health standards is one of the main drivers of Brazilian export growth. The requirements of its trading partners in the Arab countries as the first source of chicken meat in the region ".

"We are confident that meat exports will increase significantly in the coming period, given the strength of economic and trade relations between Brazil and the Arab world. Trade between Brazil and the Arab region will be strong next year as the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce continues its leadership in facilitating trade procedures and promoting market growth.

The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce has announced the five main Arab destinations for Brazilian poultry in the first eight months: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Brazil's strong poultry export performance is due to its lack of bird flu, good diplomatic relations with international markets and the high quality of its poultry products.

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