The Embassy of Brazil in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the Arab- Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC), is selling enterprise alternatives within the export of espresso from Brazil to Arab nations, in the course of the ongoing Brazilian Espresso Week 2022, at numerous chambers of commerce throughout the UAE. The occasion, which is being led by H.E. Ambassador Eliana Zugaib, Chargée d´Affaires, a.i., of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the UAE and Rafael Solimeo, Director and Head of Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce Dubai Workplace, kicked-off on October 17, 2022, on the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Trade (ADCCI). The occasion will conclude on October 25, 2022, on the Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and Trade.

The occasion, which includes of a collection of assembly, is being hosted on the chambers of commerce places of work of six taking part Emirates. The upcoming roadshows might be organised on the DMCC Espresso Centre on October 18, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Trade (SCCI) on October 19, Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Trade (ACCI) on October 20, Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Trade (RAKCCI) on October 24, and Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and Trade on October 25. Through the roadshow, Ambassador Eliana Zugaib will give a presentation on the historical past and significance of espresso for the Brazilian economic system, whereas Rafael Solimeo will share knowledge on commerce and alternatives inside the espresso sector.

Ambassador Eliana Zugaib stated: “We’re joyful to arrange the Brazilian Espresso Week, in partnership with the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and the Chambers of Commerce and Trade of six Emirates taking part within the challenge. We discover this as a wonderful alternative to share with our Emirati buddies our know-how and the standard of Brazilian espresso. Being the world’s largest producer and exporter of espresso, in addition to the second-largest client market, we’re certain that we will foster much more partnerships and enterprise alternatives between the 2 nations. We look ahead to celebrating the friendship between Brazilians and Emiratis whereas sipping a few of the finest Brazilian espresso.”

Osmar Chohfi, President of Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, stated: “The Arab areas are witnessing exponential progress within the espresso trade, owing to its giant inhabitants, particularly younger professionals, who’re one of many largest shoppers of espresso merchandise. The Brazilian espresso trade has the chance to leverage these numbers and provide distinctive specialty espresso drinks. The Brazilian Espresso Week serves as a really perfect platform to showcase the individuality and high quality of the merchandise to additional discover enterprise alternatives inside the area. The roadshows mirror the dedication of the Chamber to strengthen bilateral commerce alliance and promote exports of Brazilian merchandise, together with espresso, to Arab nations. The Brazilian Espresso Week is being held following the rising calls for for espresso imports in Arab nations.”

There are quite a few components contributing to the rise of espresso consumption and the expansion of the espresso trade within the Arab nations, corresponding to rising demand for upscale espresso, appreciative angle in the direction of espresso consumption expertise, rising demand for fast espresso, traceability, assurance and meals know-how. Moreover, the expansion of the espresso trade additionally has been accelerated by Arab nations, because it serves because the gateway to Muslim markets.

The occasion witnesses the participation of main suppliers corresponding to Pantanal Basic Buying and selling, DUcoffee, Nares Group, Anorka Meals Industries L.L.C, Gostoso Espresso and Tresmarias Espresso. The Brazilian Espresso Week is being organized to foster sturdy bilateral commerce relations between Brazil and the Arab nations and additional goals at boosting the espresso exports between the 2 areas.

In recent times, Arab nations have gained significance as an optimum vacation spot for exports and imports from Brazil. In 2021, exports to the Arab nations stood at 4.8 per cent of the whole exports from Brazil, rising to five.1 per cent in 2022. However, imports from the Arab nations amounted to 4.4 p.c of the whole imports in 2021, rising to five.7 per cent in 2022. Globally, Brazil stands because the topmost exporter of espresso, owing to its giant plantation space, constant enhance in productiveness and useful local weather for the cultivation of espresso.