Brazilian Trade & Investment Promotion Agency - APEX
Key Competitive Attractions
Brazil is the 7th largest economy in the world and is forecasted to overtake Britain and France, perhaps as early as by the end of 2012, to become the 5th largest economy in the world.
According to the 2010 A.T. Kearney Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, Brazil is the world’s fourth most favoured target of FDI. Foreign Investment has been growing steadily over the last decade, reaching a record high of US$ 48.5 billion in 2010. The main targets of investment are in the sectors of tourism, oil and gas, biotechnology and electronic components.
Brazil is member of the Common Southern Market (Mercosul) and The Union of South American Nations (Unasul). Primary exports are largely in the categories of manufactured or semi-manufactured goods.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency is tasked with attracting direct investments into the country. Services include market and business sector analysis, and networking. The agency offers comprehensive information on legal and fiscal matters, input costs, suitable locations and workforce availability.
