Exports to the region totalled US$ 14.83 billion. The great stock of food, the European crisis and political problems pushed the drop. Brazilian imports from the Arab rose 11.15%.
Author: Aurea Santos
In an event promoted on Wednesday, the organisation presented figures and perspectives for the Arab market and discussed demands of companies who do business in the region.
Representatives of the federal government, of Minas Gerais and of FGV should participate in the Government Summit promoted by the Emirates, on the 11th. Focus is implementation of government programs.
In an event turned exclusively to associates, CEO Michel Alaby should discuss financial sceneries and business possibilities with the Arab countries. The talk is scheduled for Wednesday.
Exports to the Middle East and North Africa grew 17.8% in 2012. The main destinations were Saudi Arabia, the Emirates and Algeria. Brazilian imports rose 2.3%.
The country is hosting the International Agriculture Salon from April 24 to 28. The Brazilian embassy is offering a free booth at the show with room for two exhibitors.
Free, they teach printing, production of necklaces and carpets, painting and marquetry. Also offered are talks about coffee, architecture and literature. The events should take place up to March 15.
Arab Brazilian Chamber commits to preserving the Mohammed V monument, built by Moroccan artisans in a São Paulo square. The memorial was re-inaugurated this Monday.
The fair in the medical and hospital sector should end on the 31st, in Dubai. The event brings together exhibitors from 61 countries. Brazilians hope to close up to US$ 1.5 mn in immediate deals.
Masterink, from Maringá, produces machinery for remanufacture of printer cartridges. The company sells to 35 countries, including Egypt, Oman, Sudan, the Emirates and Lebanon.
With acquisition of distributor Federal Foods, in the Emirates, the Brazilian company seeks to control the chain of operations in the region, according to Foreign Market VP Antônio De Toni.
Produced by Brazilian developers, mobile phone applications Hand Talk and MyFunCity are among the finalists of the World Summit Award-Mobile Content, in Abu Dhabi.
It was the only region of Brazil whose foreign sales increased last year. Revenues amounted to US$ 25 billion, up 22% from 2011.
Algeria is among the main targets for Brazilian chicken exporters on the continent. Middle East sales dropped 1.2% in 2012, but the region still tops the list of main destination for the product.
