Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock sets record for Brazilian agribusiness market access in 2024

October marked a historic milestone for Brazil’s agricultural exports under the leadership of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro. In just 21 months, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) secured access to 246 new international markets across 60 destinations, surpassing the 239 market accesses achieved during the previous administration's entire four-year term. 

“This achievement reflects our commitment to strengthening Brazilian agribusiness and creating new opportunities for farmers and ranchers. Expanding market access benefits not only the agricultural sector but the entire economy. Our work continues, and we are confident that much more can be accomplished,” said Minister Carlos Fávaro. 

Since the start of 2023, September set a record for the highest number of new markets accessed, with 50 markets opened in 14 countries. This broke the previous record from June, when 26 markets were accessed in just 30 days. 

In October, Brazil secured new market access in Cuba (for sheep and goat semen and embryos) and Japan (for cassava meal, hay, dehydrated citrus pulp, dried clove flowers, dried mate leaves, and macadamia nuts, both shelled and unshelled). 

The growth over recent years is evident. In 2023 alone, Brazil accessed 78 markets across 39 destinations; in 2022, 53 markets in 26 destinations; in 2021, 77 markets in 33 destinations; in 2020, 74 markets in 24 destinations; and in 2019, 35 markets in 18 destinations. 

This year, Mapa has accessed 168 new markets, with new records being set almost monthly. This diversification extends beyond Brazil’s traditional agricultural exports like meat and soy, encompassing products such as fish, seeds, collagen, green coffee, and açaí powder. 

“This record-breaking achievement is the result of renewed international dialogue and strong diplomatic relations, led by President Lula and Minister Carlos Fávaro. It opens new doors for Brazilian agribusiness producers to export a wide range of products and enter previously untapped markets, generating income and employment across the country,” said Roberto Perosa, Secretary of Trade and International Relations at Mapa. 

These accomplishments are the result of a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 



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