The expansion took place in the first months of this year. The Jordan Tourism Board promoted an event with travel operators on Thursday, in São Paulo, to promote the country as a destination.
Author: Isaura Daniel
An initiative in Ceará offers tourists routes to learn about the fauna, flora and the life of residents in the Caatinga. The biomes only exist in Brazil and have species that are only seen there.
The bed, bath and linen manufacturing company has exported to Saudi Arabia, Emirates and Kuwait but not this year, and is interested in selling more to the region.
With better trained Brazilian producers, suppliers of fertilizers will have to offer greater quality and services, said specialists during a Brazilian congress in the area, in São Paulo.
The Benefits of appreciation of the US currency on exports is being reduced by the global crisis, which reduces the demand and prices of some products abroad.
The São Paulo-based trading company got started doing business in the region and now supplies four Arab countries – Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Emirates – with truck and bus parts.
Three Arab nations that had changes in government bought more food from Brazil in the first seven months of this year. The growth in sales was above the average for the region.
USA grain supply issues will likely cause the country’s meat output to decline, opening up market share for meat packer Minerva and for Brazil as a whole, especially in the Middle East.
The Summit of South American-Arab Countries, to bring leaders from both regions together in Peru, in October, should also include business meetings. At the parallel event, 400 people are expected.
The Brazilian O Casulo Feliz produces fabric made out of PET bottles, silk and cotton. The product should be sold in Brazil and abroad.
Exports grew 0.29% from January to July, whereas total Brazilian shipments in the period dropped 1.6%. Lower product prices reduced the growth.
RVB Malhas, a Brazilian fabric producer, has developed its 2013 collection inspired on the Riads, ancient palaces and houses with internal gardens in the Arab country.
The brand from Franca has been exporting to the region, which represents 30% of sales abroad, for six years. The company estimates of 25% to 30% growth in shipments abroad in the second half.
Vehicle and implement manufacturing company posted revenues and net profit declines. However, exports were up in Brazilian currency, and the enterprise already sees improvement in the domestic market.

