The Brazilian government plans to increase fertiliser imports from Kazakhstan to meet the growing demand from its agricultural sector, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said after meeting with Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev in Astana, according to
Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS.
During the meeting, both delegations discussed the expansion of agricultural trade and the increase in supplies of Kazakh fertilisers and chemical components to Brazil. Mauro Vieira highlighted that Kazakhstan is one of the world’s leading fertiliser exporters, while Brazil ranks among the world’s largest food exporters, opening up new opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
The Brazilian foreign minister noted that Brazil imports around 40 million tonnes of fertilisers a year and expressed his country’s interest in increasing purchases from the Kazakh market. He also stressed the importance of strengthening health and regulatory dialogue to facilitate the entry of Brazilian products into Kazakhstan.
In addition to agricultural cooperation, both countries discussed industrial and technological projects aimed at strengthening strategic sectors such as mining, logistics and aviation.
As part of the official visit, a business forum was also held with government representatives and companies from both nations. At the conclusion of the meeting, cooperation agreements on agriculture and investment promotion were signed between Brazilian and Kazakh institutions.
In addition to Kazakhstan, Brazil has also stepped up its international cooperation in the fertiliser sector with other strategic countries. Belarus, for example, remains one of the main suppliers of potash fertilisers to the Brazilian market.
According to
BelTA, a partner of TV BRICS, Brazil’s ambassador to Minsk, Bernard Klingl, recently highlighted the interest in expanding imports of Belarusian fertilisers and advancing projects for the local production of agricultural machinery on Brazilian soil. According to official data, trade between the two countries grew by around 25 per cent in 2025, driven mainly by Belarusian fertiliser exports.
Among Brazil’s main suppliers are the BRICS countries, which have a strong presence in the fertiliser market.
China and Russia consolidated their position as the largest suppliers of fertilisers for Brazil. Between January and October 2025, China slightly overtook Russia as the main supplier, with 9.76 million tonnes exported to the Brazilian market, compared to 9.72 million tonnes from Russia. Growing agricultural demand in Brazil has led the country to forecast a new record for fertiliser imports, reports
Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS.
In Asia, Indonesia is emerging as a key player in the global urea trade. The Indonesian government reported that India, Brazil, and other countries had submitted requests to purchase domestically produced urea fertilisers. The authorities noted that Indonesia has an export capacity of around 1 million tonnes per year whilst maintaining domestic supply and national food security as a priority, as reported by
ANTARA.