{
  "id": 11258981,
  "title": "Kuwait, Syria open markets to Brazilian products",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/kuwait-syria-open-markets-to-brazilian-products",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T18:46:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ANBA News Agency",
    "slug": "anba-news-agency",
    "url": "https://anba.com.br/en/kuwait-syria-open-markets-to-brazilian-products/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, Brazil's agriculture and foreign affairs ministries revealed two additional markets for Brazilian products in Arab nations. The two countries are Syria and Kuwait, with each country granting import privileges for distinct Brazilian goods. Syria can now import Brazilian corn, while Kuwait has approved the import of fresh papaya. Moreover, the market openings also encompass eggplant seeds for Nicaragua and dried distillers grains (DDG) for Bangladesh. According to Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, exports to Kuwait amounted to USD 185.7 million this year, representing a 1.2% increase from the same period in 2025. Conversely, imports to Kuwait were valued at USD 14.5 million, a substantial 71.6% decline. In contrast, exports to Syria soared to USD 52.6 million, a remarkable 304% increase. Meanwhile, imports to Syria remained relatively stable at USD 246,000, marking a modest 4.4% rise. Coffee, mate, and corn are the primary products exported to Syria. Simultaneously, chicken meat, iron pipes, and frozen beef are the main Brazilian exports to Kuwait.",
  "summary": "The announcement was made by Brazil’s ministries of agriculture and foreign affairs on Thursday (1). The post Kuwait, Syria open markets to Brazilian products appeared first on ANBA News Agency .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}