Investor Presentaiton
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PROTEINS
WITHOUT BORDERS
THE IMPORTANCE OF
TRADE AGREEMENTS
In international relations, countries usually establish relationships seeking to
strengthen historical, cultural, and commercial ties. In a globalized world - that
is, a connected and interdependent world – it is essential to establish strategic
partnerships between countries and economic blocks.
Building this strategic link requires investments and extensive technical,
commercial, and diplomatic work - which, in Brazil, has been performed
exceptionally well by the Ministries of Agriculture, Foreign Affairs, and Finance.
The efforts to establish new bilateral sanitary and animal health agreements
to support the exports of our products have been gaining momentum.
Partnerships with relevant markets are part of the daily agenda of public and
private sectors.
However, the good performance of the Brazilian poultry and pork production in
international markets is hindered by structural limitations. The competitiveness
of these sectors is, in some cases, undermined by Brazil's absence in
comprehensive trade agreements.
By means of the Mercosur bloc, Brazil benefits from only eleven trade
agreements, which involve just fourteen countries - and unfortunately, none of
these agreements which are already in force, grant favorable tariffs for Brazilian
poultry and pork meat, eggs, and genetic material. Consequently, the sector is
exposed to high import tariffs, including the main markets where the country
operates, which significantly affects Brazil's competitive edge in foreign markets.
For comparative purposes, our Chilean neighbors have signed 30 trade
agreements, which encompass the impressive number of 70 countries,
including the largest economies and consumer markets in the world!
Bringing into force agreements such as the Mercosur
and the European Union and entering into agreements
with countries such as Canada, South Korea, Vietnam,
Indonesia, and Singapore is extremely important to
enable a greater integration of Brazil in global value
chains and make our industries more competitive in the
overall scenario.
Sharpening the competitive edge of our products
does not yield positive results for Brazil only. All
nations around the globe that currently rely on our
production will also benefit. It is a partnership in favor of
complementarity through the supply of healthy, high-
quality food in sufficient volumes, safeguarding food
security for the population.
AFTER ALL, THERE SHOULD BE
NO BORDERS FOR FOOD!
Agreements in Negotiation by Brazil via Mercosur:
European Union
Canada
South Korea
Brazilian Association of Animal Protein - ABPA
Vietnam
Indonesia
SingaporeView entire presentation