Exports grew 0.29% from January to July, whereas total Brazilian shipments in the period dropped 1.6%. Lower product prices reduced the growth.
The Brazilian oil company reached 2.1 million barrels refined per day as of last Sunday (12th). Earlier this month, the enterprise had set several other records.
The sector exported the equivalent of US$ 9 billion. The highlights were maize, whose sales were up 431%, and soy, up 23.5%. Egypt ranked among the leading target markets.
The company saw an increase in sales and earnings in both regions in the second quarter of this year. Total profit, however, was down 99% to US$ 2.9 million. The enterprise blames the inputs prices.
Brazilian shipments generated over US$ 5 billion, with a daily average of above US$ 1 billion, growth of 7.2% over the first week in August.
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 figure concerns the institution’s investment forecast for the whole of 2012. The majority of funds will be disbursed in the second half.
Agency for Palestine refugees is seeking permanent financial aid from the country. Filippo Grandi, the organization’s commissioner-general, will meet with Brazilian authorities to discuss the issue.
According to the Central Bank’s Focus bulletin, analysts have reduced their growth estimate for the Brazilian economy for the second time in 2012, from 1.85% to 1.81%.
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.
Rudnick, a furniture maker from Santa Catarina, wants to enter the Arab market with products for houses and hotels. There are lines for bedrooms, sitting rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms.
A study issued by the Dubai Chamber lists the best markets for the Arab country to resell the coffee it imports. The document also points to Brazil as a potential supplier.
This was the number of mergers and acquisitions which took place in April to June this year, according to a KPMG survey.
According to the Jordanian Central Bank, earnings rose from US$ 1.6 billion from January to July 2011 to US$ 2.1 billion in the same period of this year.
