Vietnam facilitates Brazilian leather trade

The Brazilian government welcomes Vietnam’s decision to eliminate the requirement for an International Sanitary Certificate (ISC) for Brazilian leather exports. This move marks a significant milestone in trade relations between the two countries and addresses a long-standing request from Brazil’s export sector. 

"This decision recognizes the high quality of our products and simplifies the export process. It follows the same trend as the recent removal of the ISC requirement for fish exports to the United States. This is a great opportunity to strengthen our presence and expand Brazilian exports in Asian markets," said Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro. 

Vietnam’s decision simplifies export procedures and reinforces Brazil’s position as one of the world’s largest leather exporters. From January to November 2024, Brazil exported over 557,000 tons of leather—a 39.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023. These exports came from production hubs across the country, particularly in Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Paraná. 

During the same period, Vietnam imported more than USD 3.51 billion in Brazilian agribusiness products. Key exports included corn, cotton, soybean meal, soybeans, pepper, pork, poultry, wood, animal byproducts, and cotton for the textile industry. Vietnam was also the third-largest destination for Brazilian leather and leather products, importing 59,630 tons (10.7% market share), behind only China (45.0% or 250,910 tons) and the European Union (16.2% or 90,110 tons). 

According to Luís Rua, Secretary of Trade and International Relations at the Ministry of Agriculture, the decision will boost trade efficiency. "Beyond opening new business opportunities, this change strengthens confidence in Brazilian sanitary standards and highlights our government’s commitment to expanding and deepening trade relations with this key partner," he stated. 

Vietnam’s decision creates new opportunities for Brazilian producers, reinforces trust in the country’s sanitary practices, and demonstrates the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen and expand international trade. 

This achievement is the result of joint efforts by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 


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