Sector shipping to the African continent generated US$ 1.225 billion in the period between January and July. To the Middle East, the growth in sales was 58%. In July, Syria was prominent among the destinations for Brazilian products. Export revenues to the country rose 855% in the month.
Author: From the Newsroom
Import totalled US$ 34.9 billion up to the first week of August, and the trade balance surplus has already reached US$ 19.5 billion.
From the Newsroom São Paulo – The European Union (EU) and the Mercosur, the customs union between Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, started a new round of negotiations for an accord between both blocs. The last meeting, in Brussels, scheduled for July 19 to 23, was interrupted by Brazilian negotiators two days before the end.
Shipping generated US$ 3.75 billion in the month, and the trade balance surplus for Brazil was US$ 3.36 billion. The accumulated result for the year totals export of US$ 22.25 billion.
From the Newsroom São Paulo – A Chinese government delegation that was in Brazilian capital Brasília yesterday showed interest in purchasing non genetically modified (GM) soy produced in Brazil. The mission from the Chinese department of Rural Economy met representatives from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture. Interest in non GM soy should benefit Brazilian exporters
The Asian country is interested in purchasing anhydrous alcohol from Brazil to mix in their petrol. Japanese cooperatives met yesterday with Ministry of Agriculture Sugar and Alcohol Department director Ângelo Bressan to discuss the matter.
The Brazilian aircraft maker is going to supply aeroplanes in its ERJ 145 platform to be adapted to US intelligence, vigilance, and reconnaissance. The aircraft will be used by the US Army and Navy. Embraer is one of the participants in the winning consortium, which is lead by US company Lockheed Martin.
From the Newsroom São Paulo – The National Confederation of Industries (CNI) of Brazil has changed its forecast for industrial growth in 2004 for the third time. At the beginning of the year, the forecast was 4.5%, it then rose to 5% in June, and yesterday (02) organization president Armando Monteiro Neto announced a new
Among the main destinations for both regions are Saudi Arabia, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco. The Foreign Trade secretariat also pointed out the increase in sales to alternative destinations like Libya, Sudan, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, and Mauritania.
From the Newsroom São Paulo – Brazilian machinery and equipment industry revenues have risen 21.1% in the first six months of the year, according to a study by the Brazilian Machinery Manufacturers Association (Abimaq). This growth reflects investment made by Brazilian industries to increase production and for modernization. Machinery producer revenues have risen from around
From the Newsroom São Paulo – Twelve buyers from the United States, Germany, Spain, Lebanon, England, Israel, and Portugal will be participating this Friday (30) and Saturday (31) of an International Business Roundtable in Aracaju, capital of the northeastern state of Sergipe. They will get to know the work of 20 Brazilian producers of juice
A study by the Brazilian institute shows that the 20 companies responsible for 40% of the investment made in 2002 were connected to foreign trade.
After a 2 -2 draw in playing time, Brazil defeat Argentina in a penalty shoot-out, winning Copa America for the seventh time.
From the newsroom São Paulo – Japan will invest in Brazilian research and production of alternative fuels. Eight technicians from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) arrived in Brazil yesterday (19) to learn about the potential for Brazilian biofuel production and evaluate the approval of a US$ 600 million loan. The Japanese money should
