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The UAE has authorized imports of Brazilian pet food in five product classifications after technical and sanitary talks with Brazil. The approval opens a route to market, but regular sales will depend on exporters securing buyers and building supply and distribution channels.
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 1 September that the United Arab Emirates has authorized imports of Brazilian pet food, opening the market to several categories of products for dogs and cats. The decision follows technical and sanitary negotiations between the two countries, but it does not by itself establish how much Brazilian product will be sold in the UAE.
The authorization covers complete and complementary pet food, food for specific purposes, and chewable products for dogs and cats. According to Brazil’s foreign ministry, the products fall under five Harmonized System codes, the classifications customs authorities use to identify traded goods. The approval means eligible products can be imported under the applicable requirements; exporters will still need to establish commercial arrangements with UAE buyers.
The talks began in 2019 and advanced more quickly after Brazil established an Agricultural Attaché Office in Abu Dhabi last year, the source report said. The opening is part of ongoing bilateral work on agricultural and sanitary matters, rather than a guarantee of immediate orders or a stated sales target.
Trade figures cited by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce provide a measure of existing ties in animal feed. Secretary-General Mohamad Mourad told GlobalPETS that Brazilian animal-feed exports to the UAE totaled $5.69 million, or about 4,752 metric tons, in 2025, up 12.9% in revenue from the previous year. Pet food represented 86.5% of that value, with category revenue of $4.9 million, up 5.8% year over year. These figures describe reported trade in 2025; they do not measure sales resulting from the new authorization.
From Regulatory Approval to UAE Sales
The authorization removes a regulatory barrier for Brazilian manufacturers seeking to sell specified pet-food products in the UAE. That matters because market access is a prerequisite for trade, while the reported 2025 figures point to an existing Brazilian animal-feed business in the country, including a substantial pet-food component.
Approval alone does not establish whether new suppliers will win contracts, how products will be priced, or how quickly shipments could begin. Mourad told GlobalPETS that exporters will need to develop relationships with importers, distributors and other buyers. They may also be able to draw on Brazilian agricultural trading companies already familiar with UAE commercial channels and logistics, he said.
The UAE’s role as a regional trade and logistics hub could make it useful as a base for broader regional distribution, according to Brazil’s foreign ministry. That is a potential opportunity, not a confirmed outcome: the source material does not identify specific distribution agreements or name companies preparing to ship under the new access.
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Years of Sanitary Negotiations
The approval followed a process that began in 2019, when Brazilian and UAE authorities started technical and sanitary discussions. The negotiations moved faster after Brazil opened its Agricultural Attaché Office in Abu Dhabi last year, according to the source report. The authorization reflects agreement on the conditions for eligible products, while ongoing official dialogue on agricultural and sanitary matters is expected to continue.
Brazil already exports pet products under the same five tariff classifications to several Middle Eastern markets. The source report says negotiations are also under way with Kuwait and Iran, though it gives no timetable or outcome for those discussions.
Separately, Mercosur and the UAE began negotiating a Free Trade Agreement in 2024. Brazil’s foreign ministry says the talks cover tariffs and other trade issues. Any additional opportunities from that agreement would depend on negotiations being concluded and the pact entering into force; it is not part of the import authorization announced for pet food.
“The UAE ranks 18th among destination markets for Brazilian animal feed, with exports totaling $5.69 million, or approximately 4,752 metric tons in 2025.”
— Mohamad Mourad, secretary-general of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, speaking to GlobalPETS
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Shipments and Buyers Still Unconfirmed
The announcement does not specify when the first shipments will arrive, which Brazilian manufacturers will export, or whether UAE importers have already placed orders. No export target, contract value, product list by brand, or forecast for sales under the authorization was provided in the source material.
The reported 2025 trade figures are a baseline for existing animal-feed commerce, not a forecast of future pet-food sales. It is also not clear how many companies will use the new access or whether the authorization will lead to distribution beyond the UAE. The Mercosur-UAE trade agreement remains under negotiation, with no conclusion or entry-into-force date stated.
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Exporters Must Build Supply Channels
The next commercial steps are for Brazilian manufacturers to confirm product and documentation requirements, identify UAE importers, and negotiate supply and distribution arrangements. Mourad said exporters can draw on trading companies with experience in the UAE, but the source report did not identify any specific partnerships or shipment schedules.
Brazil and the UAE are also expected to continue their dialogue on agricultural and sanitary issues, according to Itamaraty. Separately, Mercosur and the UAE will continue trade-agreement negotiations launched in 2024. Whether those talks produce a completed agreement—and whether it changes commercial conditions for pet-food exporters—remains to be seen.
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Key Questions
What did the UAE authorize?
The UAE authorized imports of eligible Brazilian complete and complementary pet food, products for specific purposes, and chewable products for dogs and cats, across five Harmonized System classifications.
No. The announcement establishes regulatory access for eligible products, but the source material does not confirm new orders, shipment dates, or sales resulting from the decision.
How much Brazilian animal feed was exported to the UAE in 2025?
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce reported exports of $5.69 million, or about 4,752 metric tons, in 2025, up 12.9% in revenue from 2024. Pet food accounted for 86.5% of the reported value.
What happens next for Brazilian exporters?
Exporters need to develop commercial relationships with UAE importers, distributors and other buyers and establish a regular, competitive supply. The source report did not provide a timetable for those steps.
Is a Mercosur-UAE trade agreement already in force?
No. Mercosur and the UAE launched Free Trade Agreement negotiations in 2024. The talks cover tariffs and other trade issues, but the source material does not report a concluded agreement or an entry-into-force date.
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