The value of deals closed by Brazilian companies at international fairs for agribusiness products could reach US$ 4.5 billion by the end of the year, according to a balance sheet by the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil). According to the entity, of the total negotiated, US$ 800 million have already been contracted, and another US$ 3.7 billion should be concluded by the end of the year.
In the first quarter of 2022, more than 300 Brazilian companies participated, with the support of Apex, in 15 international food and beverage fairs, held in five countries. At the Seafood Market Place for North America alone, held in March in Boston, United States, the largest fish fair in North America, Brazilian companies closed deals worth US$ 400 million.
“During the pandemic [da covid-19], Brazil proved to be very solid and other countries and large importers were able to confirm long-term contracts. And this adds to the moment of our productivity and production increase. Brazil managed, during the crisis, to keep agribusiness working very well, and this helps in this result”, highlighted the ApexBrasil Agribusiness coordinator, Paula Soares.
According to the agency, by the end of 2022, 41 fairs will be held with the participation of Brazilians, supported by the ministries of Agriculture and Livestock and Foreign Affairs, and ApexBrasil.
“We still have many opportunities for Brazilian companies. They can enter our websiteget to know the events in the coming months, and understand the criteria for participation, including signing up”, said the coordinator.
