Businessmen from Tunisia who visited the São Paulo Supermarket Association headquarters this Tuesday in São Paulo will look into the possibility of taking part in a fair for the industry due May 2011.
A survey conducted by the Airports Council International shows that the São Paulo International Airport was among those with the highest increase in passenger flow during the first half.
Floor and wall tile manufacturing company already sells to six Arab countries and wants to conquer new buyers. Importers from the region buy higher value-added products.
In the last ten years, the Arab nation’s foreign sales went from US$ 5.5 bn to US$ 14.4 bn. Brazil is one of the priority markets for Tunisians, according to the country’s Export Promotion Center.
The treaty covers 95% of trade between the two countries. The information was supplied by Evandro Didonet, Brazil’s main negotiator, who took part in the talks that led to the document’s signing.
Meeting of the business council of the two countries highlighted the need for increasing bilateral promotion of business opportunities. In July 2011, Brazil will promote a fair in the Arab country.
The Brazil-Arab News Agency received 1,000,138 visits in July, a figure 19.4% higher than in June and the highest in the agency’s history. Visitation this year has surpassed 5 million.
A bill on the matter was published on the Official Gazette this Monday. Travellers are allowed to bring new or used items, for personal consumption or as gifts, without paying taxes.
Exports in July totalled US$ 17.67 billion, as against US$ 16.32 billion in imports. The result was positive, in spite of a US$ 127 million deficit in the fifth week.
Bloc’s heads of state should discuss issues such as ending the double collection of the common external tariff, the free trade agreement with Egypt and the granting of tariff preferences to Haiti.
In the first six months this year, Brazilian textile and clothing industry exports grew by 20% in comparison with the same period of last year, and totalled US$ 675 million.
Ceramic tile manufacturer Antigua is going to attend the construction fair in Dubai, in November, hoping to find less European competition. Registration for the trade show is open.
Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce will strengthen its partnership with universities and teaching institutions. The aim is to present business possibilities between Brazil and Arabs to students.
The Brazilian government was contacted by representatives of the Arab country to discuss the matter. ‘Roads of Arabia’ features 350 archaeological items and is now on display at the Louvre Museum.
