Brazil has 10 million women leading small businesses. Among those already exporting and those aiming to get there, the Arab market is one of the key targets.
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On this National Day of the Arab Community, descendants of merchants who arrived in Brazil reflect on their family history and adapt to new business models in São Paulo’s famous commercial district.
As São Paulo’s orange groves struggle with greening disease, Egypt has expanded its orange exports to Brazil. Competing head-to-head with Spain, the Arab country sold USD 16.1 million worth of oranges to Brazil in 2024.
On the rise in Brazil since 2023, the nut, which is featured in both sweet and savory dishes, has seen its imports triple over the past five years.
Brazilian brands are standing out worldwide and are beginning to gain popularity among consumers in Arab countries. Saudi Arabia is already the fifth-largest destination for Brazilian chocolate exports, and other markets in the region, such as the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, also have fans of national chocolate.
Brazil is becoming an increasingly important supplier in the Arab beauty market, particularly with hair care products. The region is supplied by companies such as Floractive, specializing in hair treatments, and Terra Fértil, offering hair straighteners and dryers. Light Hair aims to enter the market, too.
Brazilian micro and small businesses are growing as exporters and bringing positive results to the country by selling higher-value products and boosting the economy. Aidu, with its food-grade aerosol, and Açaí Town are two successful ventures in the international market.
Out of Brazil’s industrialized coffees, instant is the top export, ing for 98% of shipments last year, exporting group Cecafé reported. Industry leaders say growth prospects are good.
Middle East’s ancient perfumery art has become popular and won over Brazilian consumers online. Executives of importers Al Ward and BR Brand Imports share their experiences with this market in the Latin American country.
Industry group Fiergs estimates a slump in exports spurred by the impacts of the floods based on previous predictions for the year. Agriculture lobby Farsul indicates a negative impact on food production, and meatpacker lobby ABPA logged an 11% decline in poultry exports from the Rio Grande do Sul state in May but already points to a recovery.
ANBA starts this Friday (24) a series of reports showing the changes that Brazil’s São Francisco Valley has experienced and the export process of fruits from the country’s semi-arid region.
A sustainable alternative fuel to kerosene already exists and will have an increasing participation in the industry, but high costs are a major obstacle for its use.
A period of daytime fasting and nighttime celebrations and gatherings. Three Muslims living in Brazil told ANBA some of their good memories and tales from the season.
Some Brazilian companies are already born as digital businesses and conquer overseas consumers via e-commerce platforms. Check out the paths and options to sell in this manner.
