Corn exports to the Middle East until May this year generated revenue of over US$ 130 million

The search for Brazilian foods has increased around the world. Our biggest difference is the quality of the products and the safety they offer, a key factor in this time of pandemic.

One of the foods that has increased its sales in Arab countries is corn. According to data released by Comex Stat, exports grew 41,8%, when comparing the results of the first five months of this year with those of 2020. Part of these sales were destined for Asian countries, which have a participation of more than US $443 million FOB value of exports. Arab countries alone account for more than US$130 million of this portion. The largest importers in the Middle East generated revenue from: Iran ($114 million), United Arab Emirates ($5,50 million), Jordan ($4,62 million), Qatar ($2,89 million), Saudi Saudi (US$ 1,58 million) and Oman (US$ 1,54 million).

For Brazilian companies that intend to export their products to Arab Muslim countries, it is important to pay attention to the guarantee and quality seals of the products. For domestic consumption, these countries require halal certification, which meets all the requirements of Muslim jurisprudence.

Indonesia, a country with the majority of the Muslim population, located on the Asian continent, is one of the markets that works with a halal seal and in the last five months, imports of Brazilian corn grew 64,8%. The FOB value until May this year was US$ 13,1 million.

Taking advantage of trade with Arab countries can be a way to further boost sales and growth in product exports. “The Arabs like to do business with Brazil and are consuming more and more of our products. However, they are demanding, especially when it comes to food safety. They want to be sure that they are purchasing quality and safe products for their population to consume. Therefore, they require products to have halal certification, a seal that ensures that all Islamic laws are being complied with”, comments the International Relations Manager at Cdial Halal, Omar Chahine.