From the perspective of the Halal market, the figures reveal a strategic insight: the central role of animal protein and food commodities in trade with Muslim-majority countries.

Products such as chicken, sugar and grains are directly tied to a priority agenda for the Arab and Islamic world—food security.

In this context, Brazil is cementing its position not only as an important trading partner, but also as a reliable supplier capable of meeting the technical and religious requirements underpinning halal trade. Certification, quality control, and compliance with international standards are becoming key competitive advantages.

Looking at all Muslim-majority countries, the picture is even more striking. Turkey is the leading destination for Brazilian exports, at US$4.14 billion (1.19% of Brazil’s total exports), followed closely by Indonesia, at US$4.13 billion (1.18%).

Next are the United Arab Emirates, at US$3.88 billion (1.08%), Egypt, at US$3.73 billion (1.07%), and Malaysia, at US$3.54 billion (1.02%).

Exports to these markets are also concentrated in strategic commodities: cane or beet sugar (US$ 8.68 billion), corn (US$ 5.60 billion), iron ore (US$ 4.39 billion), chicken meat (US$ 3.78 billion) and soybeans (US$ 2.86 billion).

The data underscore the importance of Islamic countries in Brazil’s international trade strategy. The predominance of food and agricultural commodities highlights Brazil’s central role as a global food-security supplier to Muslim-majority markets.

Against this backdrop, aligning production capacity, Halal certification and trade diplomacy is emerging as a strategic driver for expanding opportunities, diversifying markets and strengthening Brazil’s presence in the global economy.

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