The figure is part of a research by Bain & Company and is a forecast for the coming four months of the year. In the Middle East, however, sector sales are going to grow 2%.
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In order to diversify markets, stationery items manufacturer Acrimet bets on sales to Arab countries. In March, the company attended a fair in Dubai and is now awaiting the results.
The morning cereal manufacturer already sells to five Arab countries and wants to strengthen its brand in the region. The company aims to expand the share of exports in its revenues from 1% to 5%.
The next supermarket fair in Brazil, to take place in May, will have Arab exhibitors and importers. The participation is organized by the Chamber and Apex, which will have stands at the exhibition.
Marchesan, a maker of agricultural implements, participated in a mission to North Africa and plans to exhibit at fairs in Syria and Algeria. Around 20% of exports go to the Arab world.
Brazilian bikini producer Chocollate Brazil already exports to Hawaii and is negotiating with importers in Europe and Jamaica. Winning markets in Dubai is also a company plan.
Arteplas produces polyester ropes and threads from PET bottles. The input is supplied by recyclable material collectors. The company plans to increase sales abroad and to seek new markets.
Condor manufactures non-lethal weapons, such as teargas grenades and rubber bullets, and already exports to Algeria, Jordan, Egypt and Morocco. Now, it is seeking new clients in the Arab world.
The Chamber’s participation in Tripoli International Fair resulted in 90 contacts with businessmen willing to do business with companies from Brazil, mainly in foodstuffs and construction.
Factory Novo Mel, from São Paulo, is negotiating with importers from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco and Sudan.
The country’s export minus exports totalled to US$ 749 million in the second week of April, and US$ 1.337 billion in the accumulated result for the month so far.
They are seeking Brazilian companies willing to invest in building ports and developing civil construction projects. The contacts were made at the Tripoli International Fair.
Brazilian companies that want to do business in the country should hurry not to lose space to companies from other nations, says Arab Brazilian Chamber president Salim Schahin.
The African and Middle Eastern market analyst at the agency evaluates the potential of Tripoli International Fair and the possibility of promoting Brazilian products in the country.
