4 sectors analyzed

Sector Analyses

Impact of the EU-MERCOSUR agreement by sector: opportunities, risks, liberalization timeline and strategic recommendations.

Agri-food

The sector most impacted by the agreement — opportunities and sensitivities

€ 45 Mrd/an

EU-MERCOSUR agri-food trade

357

Protected European GIs

99'000 t

Beef quota

35%

Max. tariff reduction

Opportunities

    // @ts-expect-error DE locale addition
  • 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

// @ts-expect-error DE locale addition
  • 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

Recommendations// @ts-expect-error DE locale addition

1Register your GIs with MERCOSUR offices upon entry into force
2Anticipate EUDR compliance for your supply chains
3Identify tariff quotas applicable to your products
4Establish partnerships with local distributors

Timeline

Up to 15 years for sensitive products

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