The Latin American Vector: Sourcing Coffee and Meat in Brazil and Argentina 2026

In 2026, Latin America has become one of Russia's key partners within BRICS+. Brazil and Argentina are not just about football and carnivals; they are massive suppliers of food, leather, and technology. Importing from Brazil for meat, coffee, sugar, and soy in 2026 requires new approaches to logistics and finance.

How do you set up supplies from another hemisphere and ensure the security of international payments?

1. Top Goods for Import in 2026

• Brazil: The world leader in the export of coffee, beef, and poultry. Also of interest are spare parts for agricultural machinery and chemical industry products.
• Argentina: Premium meat, wines, grain crops, and deep-processed lithium products.

2. Logistics: The Path Across the Atlantic

Distance is the primary challenge. Container delivery times range from 45 to 60 days.

• Maritime Shipping: Major ports of departure are Santos (Brazil) and Buenos Aires (Argentina).
• Transit Hubs: In 2026, cargo is often transshipped in Morocco (Port of Tanger-Med) or the UAE (Jebel Ali) to change vessels and bypass logistical filters.
• Insurance: A mandatory element for such long routes. We recommend using insurers from BRICS countries.

3. Finance: Direct Settlements and Cryptocurrency

The main difficulty in working with Latin America is high inflation in the region (especially in Argentina) and challenges with USD transfers. Onex offers stability:

1. Settlements in CNY (Yuan): Brazil is actively switching to Yuan in trade. We provide instant transfers from Russia to Brazilian banks via Chinese infrastructure.
2. USDT Gateways: Ideal for Argentina, where cryptocurrency has become the "people's dollar." Many suppliers prefer USDT to fix prices and receive payment instantly.
3. VED Support: We help correctly draft your foreign trade contracts considering Latin American legal specifics.

4. Quality and Certification

For agri-products (meat, fruit), certificates are critical:

• Phytosanitary and Veterinary Control: These must be in perfect order before the ship arrives at the port.
• Halal Certification: If you plan to re-export Brazilian meat to the Islamic world.

Onex: Your Compass in the Southern Hemisphere

At Onex, we open markets for you that previously seemed unreachable. We handle the financial side, turning complex Latin American imports into a clear and profitable process.

Want to expand your product range with Latin American goods? Message our Telegram Manager, and we’ll prepare a shipping and payment quote for you within 24 hours.

References & External Insights

• Onex Global Trade Insights
• International Chamber of Commerce