Business Environment
Brazil's dynamic market presents some challenges but offers many excellent opportunities for Canadian companies. Reflective of these opportunities are the expanding exports of Canadian goods and services to Brazil and the increasing level of two-way investment. There are prospects in a wide range of sectors that match Canadian strengths, such as telecom and infrastructure. Brazil's fiscal policies and macroeconomic reforms have provided its economy with a solid base that has enabled it to withstand the global economic crisis. Brazil is a key economic power in the region; it enjoys one of the strongest growth rates in Latin America driven mostly by domestic demand. It is expected that the recent reforms and measures to support growth through investment in infrastructure and support for lending and investment funding will continue with the current administration. Although foreign trade only represents about a quarter of its GDP, Brazil is among the 20 top world exporters.
Key Industries
- Mining & Metals
- Oil and Gas
- Telecom
- Transportation Services
How we can support your business
Through our representations in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil, we provide on-the-ground support to Canadian companies planning on or currently doing business in Brazil. Our regional representatives have developed strategic relationships with major buyers in key sectors as well as an extensive network of local contacts in the market.
- We are well positioned to help Canadian companies through a range of financing and risk management services.
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