Sales from Brazil to the Arab world totalled US$ 1.083 billion in January, as against US$ 1.087 billion in the same month in 2011. Imports more than doubled.
Author: Isaura Daniel
Isaura Daniel
A journalist with a degree from Unisinos and experience in economy and finance, she has been responsible for international coverages and amassed eight journalism prizes.
The Argentine Monica Krexa has her workshop in Búzios, in Rio de Janeiro state. There she makes accessories like aluminium necklaces, earrings and belts. The items are exported to the Arab countries.
The city in Minas Gerais is a garment production hub and makes products like pyjamas, short dolls, robes and night gowns. From there, 240,000 items made by small companies are shipped each year.
Mechatronics student Matheus Vieira Portela, from Brasília, should represent the country in the world scout meeting in the Emirates, to take place in February.
Chemical products may be on a list of items whose tariffs will be raised, based on a decision made by the Mercosur. Fertilizers and petrochemicals, however, should not be affected.
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture has issued technical rules for sales of tuna, bonito and fish preserves in general. The regulations concern the domestic market, including imports.
At a meeting in Jordan, women union representatives from Arab countries committed to seeking training in law and prepare themselves to occupy leadership positions. The Brazilian Nair Goulart attended.
Export-boosting program by Export Promotion Agency (Apex) and Rice Industry Association (Abiarroz) will carry out promotional actions in eight countries. Jordan and Saudi Arabia are in the list.
African and Latin-American research institutes may enrol at the Embrapa for financing of agricultural projects. The deadline for pre-proposals, of up to US$ 80,000, is February 29.
The organisation has registration open for companies interested in becoming associates. The package of services offered includes market information and guidance by specialists in each sector.
Nair Goulart, the president of Força Sindical in the state of Bahia, will take part in a debate in Amman, where she will speak to Arab women of the Brazilian experience in women’s rights.
More expensive foods were among the factors influencing the greater sales of Brazil to the Arab world up to November. The growth was 22%, to US$ 13.8 billion.
The state has an export processing zone that is ready for operation. Companies setting up there will have tax breaks to sell abroad and also to import inputs. There are already 32 candidates.
Led by Abicab and Apex, Brazilian sweet producers participate in a delegation and fair in the Middle East next year. Expectations are to expand exports to the region.
