Agri-food
The sector most impacted by the agreement — opportunities and sensitivities
Trade Volume
€ 45 Mrd
Tariff Reduction
82%
Transition Period
Up to 15 years for sensitive products
Key Figures
€ 45 Mrd/an
EU-MERCOSUR agri-food trade
357
Protected European GIs
99'000 t
Beef quota
35%
Max. tariff reduction
Opportunities
Export of cheeses, wines and spirits with protected GIs
Access to Brazilian market of 215 million consumers
Reduction of customs duties on processed products (up to 35%)
Mutual recognition of sanitary and phytosanitary standards
Risks
Increased competition on beef (99,000 t quota)
Pressure on sugar and ethanol prices
EUDR requirements on imported soy and beef
Risk of social and environmental dumping
Strategic Recommendations
1
Register your GIs with MERCOSUR offices upon entry into force2
Anticipate EUDR compliance for your supply chains3
Identify tariff quotas applicable to your products4
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