Investment Guide-2014

This guide brings together essential information from various government sources to present Brazil, its economy, growth sectors, business climate and investment framework.

- Available in English (2014).

Trade and Investment Promotion

The Ministry of External Relations' Trade and Investment Promotion Department carries out abroad the Brazilian foreign trade policy. The Department also develops, coordinates, and implements policies designed to promote Brazilian exports and to attract relevant foreign investment to Brazil.

In a globalized world, the Department endeavours to help foster Brazilian exports so as to integrate small and medium enterprises to the international marketplace.

The Department seeks to continually improve the services and resources it offers to the corporate community.

Structure:

In order to develop its managerial and technical staff more efficiently, the Department comprises three specialized Divisions active in different fields of Trade Promotion:

The Trade Promotion Programs Division (DPG) coordinates the Focal Point of the Investment promotion and Technology Transfer System (SIPRI), and is in charge of all technical aspects associated to BrazilTradeNet - the Ministry's foreign trade portal. DPG also deals with cooperation partnerships with other public and private organizations, administrative matters and the training of human resources.

The Trade Information Division (DIC) is responsible for the systematic collection of data on foreign trade and the preparation of regular report that are disseminated to the business community.

The Trade Promotion Operation Division (DOC) is in charge of trade missions, fairs, seminars, business rounds, and other promotional events both in Brazil and abroad. The Division also fosters tourism in Brazil.

Legal Guide for Foreign Investors

Contains information on the Brazilian legal system; the Brazilian foreign exchange markets; forms of association; antitrust, labor and environmental system; privatization; commercial and civil litigation; customer rights in Brazil; etc.

This “Legal Guide for Foreign Investors in Brazil” replaces a publication entitled “Investment Step by Step”.

- Available in English (2011)

Trade data

Saudi-Brazil Bilateral Trade:

(Value in Million US$ F.O.B; Source: MDIC)

Year	Saudi Imports from Brazil	Saudi Exports to Brazil	Total Trade
1990	289.00	1,465.50	1,754.50
2000	413.47	779.40	1,192.87
2005	1203.71	1339.50	2,543.21
2008	2563.56	2910.24	5,473.79
2011	3,476.36	3,093.03	6,569.39
2014	2,542.08	3,299.25	5,841.34