According to recent figures from the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC), Brazilian textile and apparel export to the Middle East surged during the first two months of 2017, increasing by 87.5per cent compared to the same period a year ago, touching $3 million up from $1.6 million in January and February 2016. This growth has been led by increasing demand for synthetic fabrics and sisal rope used in ships and rigs in the Arab markets.
Brazil’s textile exports performance during the first two months of the year signify its steady growth in market share in Arab continues which is looking for quality raw materials and finished goods. The Arab countries are some of Brazil’s largest markets for textile and apparel exports, particularly for segments such as party wear, children’s wear, and beach wear. Based on ABIT’s data, the United Arab Emirates had the highest imports, followed by Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Lebanon.
To boost Brazilian textile and apparel exports, the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Agency (Apex-Brazil) have launched the Texbrasil program, which benefit affiliated exporters. Official figures showe Brazilian textile and apparel companies that participated in the program expanded their export markets to Arab countries by 40 per cent in 2016, with a total value touching $4.1 million in 2016 from $2.9 million in 2015.
