The information was taken from a survey held by the Federation of Commerce of the State of São Paulo (Fecomercio). The index grew 1.3% from November to December and 22.2% compared with December 2008.
The vice president of the Brazilian Foreign Trade Association, José Augusto de Castro, said the trade surplus of almost US$ 25 billion was good, when recalling the international financial crisis.
The sum of exports and imports was US$ 280 billion, a result lower than the daily average recorded in 2008. The trade balance showed a US$ 25 billion surplus on the Brazilian side.
The first shipment, totalling 5 million litres, went to the European Union. Kenana Sugar Company plans to export the volume each month.
In January, Abef will participate in the International Poultry Expo, to take place in Atlanta, in the United States
In the evaluation of Michel Alaby, a foreign trade consultant and secretary general at the Arab Chamber, the developing country tariff reduction agreement cannot replace WTO negotiations.
Al Hilal Club is among the 92 football teams to compete in the São Paulo Youth Football Cup, to take place from January 3rd to 25th. The Saudi Team is the only foreign team.
The Ministry of Agriculture’s calendar of activities already includes trips to the Middle East and North Africa. This year eight international trips were made.
The difference between the Brazilian inflow and outflow of dollars totalled US$ 2.152 billion up to December 24th. The performance was boosted mainly by financial transactions.
Funds saved by the Government of Brazil for debt interest payment reached US$ 7.3 bn this month, against US$ 7.9 bn in October. This year, the country accumulates a nominal deficit of US$ 52 billion.
According to an FGV research, in December the confidence index reached its highest level since July 2008. In January 2009, it had dropped to the second lowest level in history.
To Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim, who was recently in Egypt, a solution to the conflicts in the region includes the incorporation of new mediators, like Brazil and other developing nations.
Up to 2011, the state should be producing enough energy to supply a city of 200,000 inhabitants. The wind farm will include 15 towers with heights of 145 metres and should produce 30 MW of energy.
The Brazilian Poultry Exporters Association plans to intensify the promotion of its sustainability, quality and sanitation issues in 2010.
