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Brazilian agribusiness exports to the Middle East have risen 55% from January to September this year, in comparison to the same period in 2003, according to figures supplied by Brazil's Agriculture Ministry.

The value of shipping has reached US$ 2.224 billion, against US$ 1.434 billion in the first nine months of last year.

In September alone, agribusiness exports to the Middle East totalled US$ 307.7 million, against US$ 263.7 million in the same period last year, a growth of 16.67%.