São Paulo – The Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex, in the Portuguese acronym) is offering studies on the Saudi and Emirati markets in its website.
The documents were produced by the agency’s Commercial and Competitive Intelligence Unit, and include profiles and business opportunities in each of these countries. The reports contain detailed information on economic and commercial scenarios, the main import requirements Brazil may cater to, regional agreements, tariff and non-tariff barriers and other important aspects of commercial relations between Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Brazil.
“The best opportunities for Brazilian exports in the Saudi market are in the ‘Food, Beverage and Agribusiness’ front, because both the Brazilian competitiveness and the Saudi demand are higher. There are also important niches in the Saudi market in which Brazilian ‘Fashion’ products may be highly successful. There is, however, strong competition in the ‘Housing and Construction’ and ‘Machinery and Equipment’ segments,” claims one report.
“In 2011, Brazilian exports to the United Arab Emirates reached US$ 2.2 billion, up 16.9% compared with the preceding year, and imports reached nearly US$ 500 million, resulting in a US$ 1.7 billion surplus,” according to another report.
In addition to these new studies, Apex also maintains 2010 reports on Egypt and Lebanon on its site, as well as reports on other countries, some current and others older. The studies on Arab countries are available at www.apexbrasil.com.br, under the Markets – Africa and Middle East link.
*Translated by Gabriel Pomerancblum
