Brazil celebrates third market access in South Korea for agricultural products this year

The Brazilian government has received South Korea's decision to accept the International Health Certificate (CSI) for the export of pork fat and processed proteins intended for animal feed to the Asian country. 

This is the third market access granted to Brazilian agricultural products in South Korea this year. In April, South Korea authorized the export of animal by-products, including poultry meal and fat, as well as ten types of shrimp-based products. 

This new market access meets the demands of the Brazilian Renderers Association (ABRA) and its member companies, as well as South Korean importers who anticipate an expansion of the Korean feed industry to accommodate the growing number of domestic animals in Asia. 

In 2023, South Korea was the eighth largest destination for Brazilian agricultural exports, with a total value exceeding USD 3.37 billion. 

With this latest market access, Brazilian agribusiness has achieved its 145th commercial expansion in 51 countries since the beginning of last year. In 2024 alone, 67 new markets have been accessed in 29 countries. 

These achievements result from the joint efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.