Facilitation of Brazilian leather exports to Vietnam – joint MRE/MAPA press release

The Brazilian government welcomes the Vietnamese government’s decision to abolish the requirement for an International Sanitary Certificate in the commercialization of Brazilian-produced leather. This move is seen as a milestone in the commercial relations between the two countries and addresses a longstanding request from Brazil’s export sector.

Announced last week by Vietnam, this measure simplifies procedures and helps consolidate Brazil’s position as one of the world’s largest leather exporters, with more than 557,000 tons exported in the first eleven months of 2024—a 39.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023. These exports came from production facilities located throughout the country, especially in the states of Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Paraná.

From January to November 2024, Vietnam imported over US$3.51 billion in agribusiness products from Brazil. Key items included corn, cotton, soybean meal, soybeans, pepper, pork, poultry, wood, animal recycling products, and cotton for the textile industry, reflecting the diversity of Brazilian exports and the potential for further expansion of trade with the Asian market. Vietnam was also the third-largest destination for Brazilian hides and leather goods, totaling 59,630 tons (10.7% market share), after China—at 45.0% (250,910 tons)—and the European Union—at 16.2% (90,110 tons).

The Vietnamese government’s decision opens up new business opportunities for Brazilian producers, reinforces confidence in Brazil’s sanitary practices, and reflects the Brazilian government’s efforts to strengthen and expand the country’s commercial relations.

This new market opening is the result of joint work by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa).