Brazil’s minister of Agriculture, Tereza Cristina, met on Thursday (10) with Arab ambassadors and representatives to articulate the possible expansions of fertilizer exports from Arab countries to Brazil. Brazil faces concerns due to the reduction of exports from Russia and Belarus. The Arab countries already supply 26% of fertilizers in Brazil, according to the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman and Algeria are the main suppliers of fertilizer. The minister said the ministry would talk to companies and cooperatives in the agricultural sector about the interest in increasing purchases from Arab countries. “We live in an important moment of crisis but also of opportunities for both sides”, said Tereza Cristina. Brazil relies on imports for 85% of fertilizers, and potash accounts for 95%. The top exporter of fertilizers are the Arab countries, Russia, China, Canada, and the United States. Brazil is the main destination for Arab fertilizer exports, followed by India, the United States, Thailand, Turkey, and Argentina.
Source: Canal Rural (*Translated by Ia Niani)