Brazilian company Cláudio Vogel shipped a new order to a distributor in Saudi Arabia and is prospecting business in Bahrain. The company also wants to enter the markets of Iraq, Kuwait and Oman.
Author: Aurea Santos
Figures disclosed by the sector association show that wholesale revenues in 2009 were US$ 6.1 billion more than in 2008, with growth of 4%. In 2010, the sector hopes to grow at least 6%.
To the Sudanese Agriculture minister, an agreement signed with Brazil creates ample opportunities for Brazilian agricultural exports, from seeds to agroindustrial units.
The biscuit producer signed contracts to have its products distributed in Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and Palestine. Up to the end of the year, the company should have all its packages in Arabic.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber promoted a talk with 70 businessmen from Pernambuco at the offices of the Fecomércio, in Recife. The diversification of exports in the state was one of the main themes.
In the second day of the roundtables at the Arab Brazilian Chamber, Brazilian companies find good perspectives to enter the Arab world or expand sales to these nations.
Three large supermarket chains and food distributors from the Emirates, Bahrain and Jordan participate in business roundtables with Brazilian companies at the Arab Brazilian Chamber headquarters.
The shoe manufacturer based in the state of Rio Grande do Sul will have a representative in Dubai starting in July, and hopes to increase sales to the region from 60,000 to up to 300,000 pairs a year.
Leather sandals manufacturer Itapuã has exported to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia for six years. Now, the company wants to find a distributor to concentrate its sales in those countries.
The Brazilian company expects to sell 100 tonnes of tuna and sardines to food distributors in the country. Negotiations started at the Djazagro fair, held in April.
Vale, BNDES, Funcef and Petros will establish a US$ 344 million fund. The aim is to recover 450,000 hectares in the Amazon. Companies seek partners to speed up the project and Arabs are interested.
An event geared towards investment brought together 60 Brazilian businessmen and government officials from the emirate. Tax exemption and fast shipping of goods were highlights.
The National Investment Development Agency has launched an online service to simplify the contact between foreign investors and local businessmen. The country offers incentives to attract capital.
The 43rd edition of the event is going to take place from June 2nd to 7th. The multisectorial event brings together over 50 countries each year. Interested parties may already enrol.
