The volume increased in April from March after dropping for two straight months. Nominal revenue climbed by 1.3% month-on-month.

Brazilian banks polled by the Ministry of Finance estimate that the so-called Central Government will run a BRL 142 billion deficit this year. As of May, a BRL 148 billion deficit was expected.

The Brazilian Central Bank’s Focus Bulletin, a poll of financial institutions regarding the economy, shows that the annual inflation expectation dropped to 3.71% and the GDP growth forecast eased to 0.41%.

Mutari exports products for hair straightening, dyeing and treatment to a distributor in the UAE. Sales started three years ago and the company plans to enter the markets of other Arab countries.

According to the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé), shipments to the region totaled 486,800 bags from January to May. In general, Brazil’s foreign sales also declined.