Government takes part in the Agrishow fair and highlights strategies to internationalize Brazilian agriculture

As of the beginning of 2023, there are already more than 350 markets open to Brazilian agricultural products, significantly expanding Brazil's presence in international trade.”

Carlos Fávaro, Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock

Based on updated data from the ministry, the Deputy Secretary of Commerce and International Relations, Marcel Moreira, presented an impressive result: 356 new markets opened to Brazilian agricultural products since 2023. “This means more opportunities for those in the field, more income, more jobs, and greater recognition of the quality of what Brazil produces,” he stated.

“As of the beginning of 2023, there are already more than 350 markets opened for Brazilian agricultural products, marking a significant expansion of Brazil's presence in international trade,” highlighted the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro.

The list of destinations currently adds up to 63 countries, with emphasis on markets that have begun to import various products such as meat, fruit, fish, seeds, and genetic material. The strategy has been to expand the list and add value to whatever farms produce.

During his speech, Moreira reinforced the importance of instruments developed by Mapa to support producers such as AgroInsight — a tool that has already generated more than 300 trade intelligence reports, based on the work of 40 agricultural attachés in 38 international posts. He also highlighted ConectAgro, which facilitates access to information about the work of attachés, statistics, and commercial opportunities, and the Agro Passport, launched this year to directly support producers who are interested in exporting to newly opened markets.

"These tools are ways to shorten the distance between producers and the international market. The idea is to transform information into real access to opportunities," explained the secretary.

Another highlight was the Caminho Verde Brasil program, which aims to recover 40 million hectares of degraded areas, promoting production based on sustainable practices. The proposal is in line with the growing international demand for more environmentally responsible production chains.

In the current global scenario, Brazil has strengthened its diplomatic activities based on the geopolitics of peace, maintaining dialogue with several trading partners and contributing to food, climate and energy security. In 2024, Brazilian agribusiness exports totaled USD 164.4 billion, led by soybeans (USD 53.9 billion), meats (USD 26.2 billion), sugar and alcohol (USD 19.7 billion), forestry products (USD 17.3 billion) and coffee (USD 12.3 billion). Also noteworthy is the 20% growth in exports of non-traditional products, such as herbs, pulses, and sesame.

Mapa’s work has been to show the world that Brazilian agriculture is competitive, safe and sustainable — and, above all, that it is ready to serve the most demanding markets.