Brazilian Trade Delegation Explores Poultry Exports to India Amid Market Access Talks

A Brazilian trade delegation visiting India is exploring ways to increase poultry exports to the Asian nation, proposing wider access for Brazilian chicken in exchange for opening Brazil’s market to select Indian fruits and nuts, Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry and industry body ABPA said. Despite being the world’s largest poultry exporter, Brazil ships virtually no chicken to India due to steep import duties. Trade figures show that in 2025, Brazil exported just 2.47 tonnes of chicken to India, compared with 479,900 tonnes shipped to its biggest buyer, the United Arab Emirates. Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro said in a statement that discussions focused on broadening trade ties between the two countries. Brazil has expressed readiness to allow imports of Indian pomegranates and macadamia nuts. In exchange, it is seeking access for guandu beans, as well as expanded opportunities for Brazilian chicken and yerba mate, Favaro said. Favaro’s talks with his Indian counterpart took place during President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s visit to New Delhi. According to the minister, the meetings paved the way for “concrete progress” in strengthening agricultural trade between the two nations. ABPA highlighted that India imposes a 100% tariff on chicken cuts and a 30% levy on whole chicken, effectively curbing Brazilian exports. The association described negotiations to lower these duties as a priority. To improve trade prospects, ABPA proposed establishing a dedicated quota for Brazilian chicken that would benefit from reduced or zero tariffs. The response from the Indian government remains uncertain. On pork exports, ABPA said that although sanitary requirements have been met and the market is technically open, a 26% tariff continues to constrain shipments. Bilateral trade between India and Brazil totalled $15 billion in 2025, marking a 25.5% increase from the previous year. Both countries aim to raise that figure to $20 billion by 2030, the ministry added. Brazilian exports to India climbed to 6.9 billion dollars in 2025, the highest in two decades, led by sugar, crude oil, vegetable oils, cotton, and iron ore. The export promotion agency ApexBrasil has identified 378 new opportunities across minerals, machinery, food products, health technology, and renewable energy sectors. Agricultural items such as ethanol derivatives and cotton, along with industrial equipment for agribusiness and power generation, are key focus areas. At the same time, India continues supplying higher value-added goods to Brazil, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and auto components. Brazilian imports from India stood at 8.4 billion dollars in 2025.Investment ties are also expanding, with Indian foreign direct investment in Brazil reaching 2.1 billion dollars and new industrial collaborations emerging. The partnership is reinforced through frameworks such as the Mercosur-India Preferential Trade Agreement and cooperation within BRICS, G20, BASIC and IBAS, highlighting the growing importance of South-South economic collaboration. With inputs from agencies European unity is strained as Germany, France, and Italy pursue competing strategies on defense and US relations. While leaders agree on rearmament and stronger EU posture, differing approaches risk deepening divisions or could complement each other’s strengths. Get the latest stories delivered straight to your inbox.