Brazil expands cookie exports to the Middle East
Abimapi data show growth in the industry’s exports in both value and volume. Shipments are expected to reach record levels this year. The post Brazil expands cookie exports to the Middle East appeared first on ANBA News Agency .
Brazilian cookie exports to the Middle East have seen a significant increase, with a 73% rise in value and 38% increase in volume during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to Abimapi, a national association representing biscuit, pasta, bread, and cake makers. Through June, exports reached USD 2.3 million and 815 metric tons, close to the total for the entire 2025 and surpassing most previous periods over the past decade.
The growth in export value is attributed to higher product costs due to international freight and insurance, as well as a conflict in the region affecting transportation and driving up costs. Despite these challenges, the sector remains optimistic, expecting new shipments of Brazilian cookies to reach the Middle East and potentially making 2026 the best year on record for the sector's exports to the region.
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