Brazil has reached a new trade agreement with Japan, authorizing the export of poultry, pork, and beef fat products used in animal feed production. The deal, announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, marks another step in expanding Brazil’s footprint in one of the world’s most demanding markets.
The Ministry highlighted that the agreement reinforces Brazil’s role as a key agricultural supplier to Japan, which already relies heavily on Brazilian soybeans and corn. “This authorization expands Brazil’s presence in one of the most demanding markets in the world,” the statement said.
With a population of 125 million and status as the world’s third-largest economy, Japan ranked seventh among destinations for Brazilian agricultural exports in 2024. Last year, trade totaled USD 3.3 billion, and between January and July 2025 alone, exports have already reached USD 1.8 billion.
Since the beginning of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration, Brazil has opened 422 new markets for agricultural products worldwide. The latest deal with Japan is expected to strengthen bilateral trade ties and diversify Brazil’s export portfolio further.
Looking Ahead
As demand for high-quality animal feed continues to grow globally, Brazil’s new access to Japan’s market underscores its position as a leading supplier of agricultural commodities and value-added products.
