Solicitar Orçamento Morocco has announced the suspension, until December 31, 2026, of import tariffs on beef, sheep, goat and camel meat, as well as live sheep. The measure, applicable to countries authorized to export to the Moroccan market, aims to expand the country’s protein supply and may benefit international suppliers, including Brazil.
According to a report published by CNN Brasil, Brazil exported US$ 213.5 million worth of live cattle to Morocco in 2025, compared with US$ 41 million the previous year. Brazil accounted for 46.7% of Morocco’s live cattle imports during that period, highlighting the country’s relevance in this market.
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An opportunity for the protein industry
The tariff reduction creates a more favorable environment for meat trade and reinforces the importance of market diversification for the Brazilian protein industry.
With new destinations becoming more accessible, meatpackers and processors need to be prepared not only to increase production volumes, but also to meet different quality standards, cutting specifications, portion sizes and product formats.
In this scenario, productivity and processing capacity become strategic factors. Modernizing processing facilities enables greater standardization, reduced waste and better use of raw materials, while also supporting the production of higher value-added products.
Technology to keep pace with market evolution
The growth of international protein trade is also accompanied by changes in consumer preferences. Portion-controlled, frozen, seasoned and ready-to-cook products are gaining space by offering greater convenience.
To keep up with this transformation, the industry needs increasingly automated and precise processes.
This is where Precisão Inox operates, developing AISI 304 stainless steel equipment for different stages of animal protein processing.
Its portfolio includes solutions for frozen block cubing, meat shredding, grinding, block breaking and seasoned product processing, among other applications.
Brazil is prepared for new markets
Morocco’s trade decision highlights how international policies can create new opportunities for the Brazilian protein industry.
To capitalize on this movement, processors need to combine quality, productivity, automation and flexibility, turning increased demand into greater competitiveness and value creation.
The scenario reinforces a clear trend: as the global market expands opportunities for Brazilian animal protein, the industry’s technological capabilities will become increasingly important to capture this growth.
Source: CNN Brasil, “Morocco Cuts Import Tariffs on Meat and Sheep Until the End of 2026”, published on August 6, 2026.
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