Brazil shipped 4.1 million tons last year, a 3% increase over 2013. It’s the largest volume ever registered. However, revenues dropped 0.2% in dollar but went up 9% in real.
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The Brazilian Central Bank’s Brazil Commodities Index index was down 1.24% last month, but up 5.47% throughout 2014.
Outgoing US dollars from Brazil were in excess of inbound ones by over US$ 9 billion. In December alone, there was a US$ 14 billion deficit.
The country will be an ICC member state as of April 1st. The Arab nation is also adhering to conventions and treaties on transnational organized crime, biological diversity and others.
Output was up 13% year-on-year in Brazil in November, but declined by 1.5% in November from October 2014.
The country sold nearly US$ 3 billion worth of hides and skins to foreign countries last year, up 17% from 2013.
The reduction in the commercialization of cars, utility vehicles, trucks and buses was of 7% in comparison to 2013. A drop of 0.5% over last year is expected in 2015.
According to information from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, the Arab country showed interest in 24 Super Tucano turboprop, a military aircraft manufactured by Embraer.
The trade balance was at minus US$ 3.93 billion in 2014, the result of US$ 225.1 billion in exports and US$ 229 billion in imports.
According to the Brazilian Central Bank’s Focus report, the analysts’ estimation for 2015 is at 6.56%, above the ceiling of the target rate established by the government.
Samba International develops varieties of seeds with great future sales potential in the Arab countries, which are top priorities for the business.
One of Brazil’s leading high-end fashion brands has incorporated influences from the Arab country to the design of its high summer clothes. It has nine outlets in the country and sells its own creations.
Arabplast will run from January 10th to 13th, featuring exhibitors from 41 countries, including manufacturers of chemical components, packaging machinery, moulding and other products.
The event ‘Brazil & North Africa: opportunities in agribusiness and food security’ will take place on January 29nd and 30th in São Paulo, with backing from the Arab Chamber. Registrations are open.
