Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock strengthens trade and sanitary ties with Peru

An official mission from Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) to Peru, concluded last week, made significant progress in strengthening trade and sanitary relations between the two nations. Over three days of meetings and bilateral talks, the delegation actively promoted bilateral trade, which recently reached $5 billion. 

A key outcome was the successful negotiation, opening the Peruvian market to Brazilian bovine embryos. This was enabled by the publication of Peruvian Resolution D000029-2024-MIDAGRI-SENASA-DSA, which updates sanitary requirements to align with the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Code and the recommendations of the International Embryo Transfer Society. As a result, Peru now recognizes modern practices adopted in Brazil, including embryo collection at both Embryo Collection and Processing Centers (CRPE) and mobile units, ensuring the quality and safety of exported products. 

The mission also highlighted Brazil’s participation in Expoalimentaria 2024, one of Latin America’s largest agri-food fairs. Brazil had the largest foreign pavilion, showcasing over 100 national food and beverage companies. 

This year’s event resulted in $695 million in business deals for the next 12 months, following approximately 3,000 business meetings. Brazil’s strong presence was further recognized with the "Best International Pavilion" award—its third consecutive win in the 16-year history of Expoalimentaria. 

Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ApexBrasil, and the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA), the pavilion featured a diverse range of products, including poultry, pork, fruits, pulps, honey, coffee, chocolates, and items reflecting Brazil's sociobiodiversity. This presence reinforced Brazil’s position in the Peruvian market and expanded business opportunities. 

“Brazil’s participation in Expoalimentaria demonstrates our commitment to growing exports and strengthening trade relations with Peru, a strategic partner in Latin America,” said Julio Ramos, Deputy Secretary of Trade and International Relations at Mapa. 

A key focus of the mission was advancing negotiations to accredit new Brazilian pork processing plants and secure recognition of compartmentalization and disease-free zones for Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease. These agreements are vital for ensuring the continued growth of Brazil’s animal-origin exports to Peru. 

“We are pleased with the recent adjustments to the embryo export protocol to Peru, which has shortened the quarantine period without compromising sanitary safeguards. This opening facilitates greater commercial exchange with our important neighbor and reflects confidence in Mapa, Brazilian breeders, and companies committed to the sanitary control of genetic material exports. In recent years, we’ve seen significant strengthening of trade relations with Peru, thanks to the efforts of our international and technical teams, who promote exports, open new markets, and transfer technology, including training Peruvian technicians in Brazil. These steps are essential in repositioning Peru as a key trade partner with vast opportunities for mutual benefit,” said Gabriel Garcia Cid, president of ABCZ. 

The Brazilian delegation included Deputy Executive Secretary Cleber Soares, Deputy Secretary of Trade and International Relations Julio Ramos, Agricultural Attaché in Lima Warley Efrem Campos, and Technical Advisor Angela Pimenta Peres from the Secretariat of Trade and International Relations. 



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