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Brazil Expands Ethanol and Biofuel Exports to Africa, Strengthens Trade Relations and Expands Market
A actives, one of the largest producers of ethanol from Brazil, participated in Business Mission to Africa, to promote sustainable biofuels.
Thus, the initiative of the ApexBrasil, created in 2007, seeks to expand the ethanol export and at the same time strengthen the international cooperation to energy transition.
O Brazil, therefore, expands its presence in the market biofuels and ethanol, strengthening its business relations with Africa in partnership with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) and Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa).
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This initiative therefore aims to expand the Brazilian ethanol exports, highlighting the country's potential as leader in the global energy transition.
During the mission, representatives of actives and other companies participated in business rounds and, simultaneously, of strategic meetings with local governments, promoting the use of clean and sustainable energy.
Opportunities for Brazilian ethanol in the African market
A Africa, without a doubt, represents a promising market for the sector of biofuels.
According to a study released by ApexBrasil, there are more than 6 thousand business opportunities for Brazilian products on the continent, especially in the segments of energy, transport and agribusiness.
Furthermore, countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal show great interest in Brazilian sustainable ethanol.
These nations, on the other hand, face challenges related to decarbonization of the economy and the search for cleaner energy alternatives.
O Brazil, a world reference in the sector, has, for this reason, expertise and technology to meet this growing demand.
Energy Transition and Sustainability
The advancement of ethanol in the African market, in short, it is part of a larger movement of global energy transition.
With growing concern about climate changes, many countries reduce the use of fossil fuels, thus betting on sustainable biofuels.
O Brazilian ethanol, above all, stands out for being a renewable and efficient alternative, contributing significantly to the reduction of CO₂ emissions.
Furthermore, its production generates employment and economic development in various regions of the Brazil.
The importance of ApexBrasil in the expansion of the sector
A ApexBrasil, entity that promotes Brazilian products abroad, actively works to integrate national companies into global production chains.
Second Jorge Viana, president of the agency since January 2023, the partnership with the Africa represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen trade relations e consequently boost the clean energy sector.
With a growing market and policies aimed at decarbonisation, sustainable ethanol Brazilian has the potential to become, without a doubt, one of the main protagonists of the energy transition na Africa and the world.
