Brazilian President visits China with delegation of 40 companies in tow

On March 19, Brazilian Minister of Agriculture Carlos Fávaro stated that China should allow "dozens of" Brazilian beef slaughterhouses to enter the Chinese market by 2025. According to him, a new list has been submitted, with 44 facilities already meeting sanitary requirements and awaiting approval from the Chinese government. The U.S.-China trade war could benefit Brazilian producers.

 During a hearing at the Federal Senate, Minister Fávaro stated that 48 meat processing plants have already been authorized to export to China under the current administration, and this number is expected to increase.
He also noted that tensions between the U.S. and Chinese governments could benefit Brazil’s progress in China, as over 400 American beef export facilities have had their registrations expire, creating commercial opportunities for Brazil.

While reassessing expectations for China, Brazil is also attempting to expand into Japan’s beef market. Next week, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will embark on an official visit to Japan. Approximately 40 Brazilian entrepreneurs will gather in Tokyo, the capital, for a parallel agenda alongside the official visit. They aim to organize a meeting at a Brazilian steakhouse during Lula’s presence to advance bilateral negotiations.

At the Senate hearing on March 20, Minister Fávaro announced the launch of a simplified Federal Inspection Service (SIF) procedure, pledging to expedite registrations for animal protein businesses. According to him, analyses will be fully digitized. For example, entrepreneurs seeking to open meat, sausage, or dairy production facilities could obtain SIF registration in "a matter of minutes."