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TRADE PROMOTION SECTION Quarterly Business Newsletter • Issue No. 19 • 2nd Quarter 2019

This is a quarterly publication by the Embassy of Brazil in Nairobi which aims to create awareness of existing trade and investment opportunities between Brazil and Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Somalia and Burundi.

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FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY IN BRAZIL 3 Historical Overview 3 Market size for footwear in Brazil 3 Import and Export of footwear 4 Footwear Trade Fairs in Brazil 4 Fashion Footwear in Brazil 5 Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) 5 THE STATE OF AMAZONAS 6 The Economy 7 The Main Sectors in the State of Amazonas 8 RECENT HIGHLIGHTS 12

BRAZIL’S DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC DATA

Surface area (Sq. Km) 8,515,770 (IBGE) DEMOGRAPHIC DATA (WORLD BANK/IBGE) Total Population (May 2019- estimate) 209,890,385 Population growth rate (2016) 0.80% per annum Population density (2016) 24 inhabitants/km2 Urban population growth rate (2016) 1.15% per annum ECONOMIC DATA (IBGE DATA) GDP (2017 in US$) 1.731 Trillion Inflation target 2019 4.5% ± 1.5% Inflation (IPCA) March 2019 0.75% 12 month cumulative inflation (Nov 2018) 4.58%

Trade Balance (BCB Data) Exports (2018) USD 239.88 billion Imports (2018) USD 185.4 billion Trade surplus (2018) USD 53.6 billion Total trade flow between Brazil and Kenya (2017) USD 125.5 million

Financial and Capital Markets) – (BCB Data) Base Lending Rate (Selic Rate – (March 2019) 6.4 %p.a Long term lending rate (TJLP – (March 2019) 7.03 %p.a Stock Market Value (IBOVESPA) (March 2019) USD 838.3 billion Number of companies listed in BOVESPA 336

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FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY IN BRAZIL Historical Overview Market size for footwear in Brazil he economic development process of the Brazil is considered to be the most important TBrazilian footwear industry began in Rio Grande footwear producer outside of Asia. It is responsible do Sul with the arrival of the first German immigrants for 4.6% of the world’s production. In 2016, Brazil in the 1820s as they brought with them their was ranked 4th largest exporter of footwear after culture of leather craftsmanship. This was initially China, India and Vietnam. Brazil was also ranked homemade. However, after the the 4th largest consumer of footwear in the world. (1864-1870) there was need to increase demand. This was however a reduction from 2014 outputs. In The first Brazilian footwear was formed in 2017, the numbers for the Brazilian footwear industry 1888. State increased the demand were positive, registering a 1.1% production growth for footwear, taking the production to grow year (in pairs) therefore returning the production to a level to year, forming, as the time went by, one of the above 908.9 million pairs. This is almost to the record current largest footwear clusters worldwide. Between of production in 2014 which was (980.8million). the 1920s and the 1960s, the footwear industry in Brazil’s footwear industry solid base is maintained by: Brazil stagnated its production however in the 1960s, shoe sales were dramatically expanded by exports to • Its world renowned reputation, especially overseas markets with the first large-scale Brazilian relating to the high quality and relatively export sales involving shipments to the United States. cheap leather Brazilian domestic production during this decade was • Gradual rise of price of Asian footwear around 80 million pairs of shoes per year. • Expansion of Brazilian footwear market to new countries

Source: Abicalçados

25.2% Synthetic Laminate 49.8% Plastic/Rubber 19.6% 4.2% Frabric Leather 1.2% Others Segmentation of the Brazilian footwear production by type of use in pairs (Share in 2017)

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Analyzing the Brazilian footwear production in 2017 along gender consumption, women footwear accounted for 69.9% of the total production, whilst men footwear accounted for 24.7% and children footwear for 10.4%. 38.8% comprised of unisex, safety and orthopedic shoes. The Brazilian footwear industry is comprised of over 600 companies, responsible for directly employing over 279,000 people.

Source: Abicalçados 24.7% 61.2% 64.9% Men’s Identified Women’s 10.4% Children’s Gender 2015 2016 38.8% Women’s wear 65.1% 65.2% Unidentified (unisex, orthopedic, safety) Men’s wear 23.9% 24.0% Children’s wear 11.0% 10.8%

Brazil footwear clusters/poles are regions where there to more than 150 countries, generating around US$ is a great concentration of companies 1.09 billion of sales in 2017. This translated to a in nearby locations. Footwear clusters are identified by significant growth of 9.3% in number of pairs when contribution of the region to the national production, compared to the last three years. Top destinations the contribution of the production of the state relative for Brazilian footwear include the United States at to the production of the region; and the dispersion of 17.4%, at 13.5%, Paraguay at 6.8%, Bolivia the production within the state. The largest footwear at 5.9%, and at 5.4%. producing areas are as follows: In 2017, imports of footwear to Brazil accounted for • Rio Grande do Sul US$340million. The main import destinations include • Vietnam at 45.7%, China at 23.5% and Indonesia • at 16.9%, India at 2.6% at and Paraguay at 2.5%. • Imports of Chinese footwear fell, as a result of Brazil’s • anti-dumping measures. Currently, there are 10 footwear poles in Brazil, Some of the popular Brazil footwear brands include: located in the South, Southeast and Northeast Vizzano, Beira Rio Conforto, Moleca, Molekinho, regions. They are: Birigui (SP); Cariri (EC); Modare, Havaianas, Amazonas, Schutz, Sophia (SP); Jaú (SP); Juazeiro do Norte (CE); Webster, Alexandre Birman, and Alpargatas, among (MG); Novo Hamburgo (RS); Sapucaia do Sul (RS); others. São Leopoldo (RS) and Santa Rita (RS). Footwear Trade Fairs in Brazil Jaú, Franca and Birigui represent 92% of the production of footwear in the State of São Paulo. Jaú Francal São Paulo: 03. - 05. June 2019 | is a reference in the production of women’s shoes; International Shoe and Accessories Fashion Fair Franca, of men; and Birigui, of children’s shoes. The Francal is an international fashion fair for shoes Rio Grande do Sul is one of the largest footwear and accessories. It takes place annually in São Paulo manufacturers in the country. It is the footwear hub and is the largest industry gathering of the year that exports the most production, with a 43.7% share when it comes to the introduction of the new spring- in Brazilian exports. According to Abicalçados, there summer collections. Exhibitors get the opportunity to are 2,700 footwear in Rio Grande do Sul, establish new domestic and international business, which generate 96.2 thousand jobs. build partnerships and furthermore strengthen relations with the South American market. Buyers Import and Export of footwear from all over the world find information about the Brazilian footwear is highly sought after worldwide, latest trends and fashion ideas at this fair. as a result of the low prices, high quality and unique Website design. Because of this, Brazilian footwear is exported

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Couromoda São Paulo: 13. - 15. January 2020 | International Trade Fair for Shoes, Sports Items and Leather Goods Couromoda is an international exhibition for shoes, leather goods and sports goods in São Paulo. It provides an overview of current and new trends in the industry. The fair is an ideal platform for retailers, importers and executives to talk about important industry issues and provides the opportunity to create new business contacts or expand existing ones. Website Fashion Footwear in Brazil Design has grown exponentially in Brazil as the Brazilian public and international markets demand have been growing as well. Comfort, style and appeal to different kinds of customers have been contributing factors to this. Brazil has so much knowledge and craftsmanship regarding shoes. Brazilian made footwear is usually handmade, providing the most comfortable experience while using the highest-quality materials available. In general, are very creative, so expect a lot of innovation in terms of design. Brazilian footwear such as Vizzano, Moleca, Bieira Rio and Modare have found themselves at the top of the fashion scene competing with well-known brands around the world. Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) The Brazilian Footwear Industries Association is the entity that represents the national footwear industry, acting in its commercial interest in search of better competitive conditions of production in Brazil. It was founded in 1983 and it is based in Novo Hamburgo (RS). It represents companies from all sizes and states in Brazil. Brazilian exports of footwear are aided by the Brazilian Footwear program. This is an initiative by the Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalçados) in partnership with the Brazilian Agency for Promotion of Exports and Investments (Apex-Brazil) created for exporting Brazilian footwear to new markets and promoting it. The purpose of the program are to Increasing exports of Brazilian brands, signal strategic directions for companies in the sector, promoting export, leveraging business opportunities and promoting Brazil, Brazilian footwear, and its brands.

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THE STATE OF AMAZONAS

Brazil AMAZONAS

Atlantic Ocean

mazonas is the largest state in Brazil occupying rivers are at their highest during the wet season and Aa total area of 1.564.445 Km2, an area coverage the terra firme – areas that are never submerged. equivalent to the size of Kenya and Tanzania The Amazon represents over half of the planet’s combined. It is situated in the northwestern part remaining rainforests and comprises the largest and of the country and is bounded to the northwest by most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest in the Colombia, to the north by Venezuela and the Brazilian world. Wet tropical forests are the most species- state of , to the east and southeast by the rich biome, and tropical forests in the are Brazilian states of Pará and , to the south consistently more species-rich than the wet forests by the Brazilian state of Rondônia, to the southwest in Africa and Asia. As the largest tract of tropical by the Brazilian state of , and to the west by rainforest in the Americas, the Amazonian rainforest Peru. Despite its size, it is one of the most thinly has unparalleled biodiversity. More than 1⁄3 of all populated Brazilian states. Amazonas occupies the species in the world live in the Amazon Rainforest and greater part of the tropical forest zone of the Amazon new species are discovered on an almost daily basis. River basin with 98% of its area preserved. Combining The largest biodiversity of the planet is present across its ecological potential with a business policy based the State of Amazonas, generating great surprise in on sustainability, the capital of Amazonas, Manaus, its visitors. became the 6th richest city in the country. The capital, Manaus, is located in the eastern part The climate of Amazonas is tropical hot and humid, of the state at the confluence of the Negro River with with average temperature of 31.40 C (56.50 F). The the mainstream of the Amazon. The total area of the rainy season is from December to May and Rio Negro capital is 11,401 km2, being the second largest state (Black River) reaches its highest level on June and capital in Brazil in territorial area. Manaus stands out its lowest on September. The monthly average of as the second most populous city in the Northern precipitation in Manaus is 210 mm. Region, with approximately 2 million inhabitants, Amazonas is almost entirely covered by the Amazon thus being the 7th most populous city of Brazil. It Rainforest and is divided into three types of habitat is home to the Manaus Free Trade Zone, which was which are the igapós (swampy woodlands) – created in 1957. The zone was established to create permanently flooded land, with roots of vegetation an industrial, commercial and agricultural hub which, always submerged; the várzeas (alluvial plains) – in addition to economic development, had the clear higher than igapós, with land only submerged when objective of populating the region and increasing security in remote locations.

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Spectacular confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers, whose waters are separated for several miles.

The Economy Reasons to Invest in Amazonas Amazonas GDP is the 2nd largest in the Northern The main reasons justifying investments in Amazonas region, it totaled approximately US$26 billion in are: 2015.The industrial sector is the largest component i. Privileged location for production flow due to of GDP at 69.9%, followed by the service sector the presence of an international airport and at 23.93% Agriculture represents 3.6% of GDP. fluvial port favoring access to Europe, the Amazonas exports: mobile phones stood at 48.7%, United States and Latin America. other electronics at 19.5% and motorcycles at 7.7%. The state represents 1.5% of Brazil’s economy. ii. Approved of the bill aiming at extension of tax incentives in the Manaus free zone from The greatest attribute toward Amazonas success is the 2023 to 2073 setup of the Industrial Pole of Manaus (PIM). This is a regional development model that houses numerous iii. Skilled workforce, with reports from national and international companies, generating multinationals revealing productivity superior more than 100 thousand direct jobs and a turnover of to matrices; over 35 billion dollars in the last 10 years. Industrial iv. Strong environmental appeal to companies policy is designed to stimulate import substitution located in the region, known for several through local development. In its policy of economic preservation programs; development, the Government of Amazonas seeks to attract investors committed to environmentally sound v. Various tax incentives, including significant business. A fiscal incentive policy in place generates reduction of Import Taxes, Income Taxes employment, income and increased federal, state and Export Taxes: The incentives can be and municipal taxes not only in Amazonas, where the summarised by the following: PIM is located, but in the other states of the Western • Importation Tax - 88% reduction on Amazon (Roraima, Acre, Rondônia), besides the import tax on resources destined for the cities of Macapá and Santana, in Amapá (the area of industrialization and proportional to the operation of the Zona Franca de Manaus model). national added value when it comes to Amazonas amazes by the combination of modernity IT goods; and nature conservation, with bold cultural spaces, • Tax exemption on industrialized products. shopping malls, excellent hotel chains, world-class • Social Integration Program and financing of restaurants, a diversified educational network, national security - A zero rate on resources ecological parks and social integration spaces that and on internal sales between industries ensure quality of life and wellness to the population. and 3.7% in sales of finished products to The State also counts on several options of tourism the rest of the country. such as visit of caves, waterfalls, and historical patrimony practice of canopy, sport fishing, and the • Income tax - Reduction of the income tax attendance of folk festivals and historical patrimonies. by 75% in order to spur investment in the Amazon.

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How to establish business in the Manaus Free In addition, there are research fronts in the sector Trade Zone in local institutions, including the University of the State of Amazonas, a pioneer in studies of In order to obtain the approval for industrial biodegradable polymers. projects within the Manaus Free Trade Zone, companies are evaluated based on the following Biotechnology parameters: Taking advantage of the rich biodiversity of • Compliance to the Basic Productive the region, combined with the need to protect Process (BPP): The BPP defines the the biotechnological potential of the country, minimum necessary manufacturing stages this sector has a very high potential. There is that industries are required to meet in increasing use of medicinal plants worldwide. In order to manufacture a given product. Brazil, the total number of doctors who use natural The BPPs are defined by the Ministry of treatments jumped from 300 to 13,000 in 15 Economy. years. Homeopathic pharmacies have increased due to increased demand, moving approximately • The prospect of job creation in the area, US$ 500 million per year with the concession of social benefits to the workers It is estimated that there are at least 5000 active ingredients from the region used by the • Compliance with established norms for . With a view to stimulate production and the final product the sector, the Biotechnology Center of the • Ongoing training for the workforce Amazon was founded. The institution is dedicated in order to obtain growing levels of to research and development of new technologies productivity linked to the state’s fauna and flora. • Reinvestment of profit in the region Motorcycles • Investment for scientific and technological The greatest motorcycle pole producer in Latin development America and the highest production chain density The Main Sectors in the State of Amazonas index of the Free Zone, with record numbers to the nationalization resources. It currently and Fruiticulture has 70 companies, including finished goods As a result of the vast territory, there are plenty manufacturers, parts and accessories; of growing areas for different types of products. Perfumery, Hygiene and Cleaning: The Amazon stands out as a unique source of various raw materials with great potential for The Amazon has great potential for the industrialization. Due to public policy incentives development of perfumes and cosmetics based and the potential of the state’s forest, fruit growing on natural products. The rich and still unspoilt has been gaining ground. Production of regional biodiversity is at the base of plenty of innovation fruits such as acái, cupuaçu, papaya, guaraná, and product differentiation ahead of any other banana, Brazilian nuts, pineapple, passion fruit, region of the world. oranges and lemon is three times more in this area Electronics and IT compared to other regions in Brazil. The Manaus Free Trade Zone provides the most Rubber and Plastic Goods competitive structure in Brazil for the electronics The demand for rubber and plastic products in sector: airports, ports, strategic location, the region is especially high due to the Manaus waterways, labour, and research and with adequate Free Trade Zone and the several companies development policies. The Amazonas has the that need these products in their production of highest per capita GDP in the Northern region, the the motorcycle and bicycle tires. Currently the 3rd largest industrial park in Brazil, with Manaus demand by the tire manufacturing sector is so representing the 6th highest GDP among Brazilian high that there is the need to import rubber from municipalities. The electronic sector accounts for countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and 29% bicycles and motorcycles accounted to 13%, African countries. The industrial sector needs computer goods 21% and others 37%. about 14 thousand tons of rubber per year.

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Energy plants with large capacities for industries. Other energy sectors available include and Solar energy is abundant throughout the year. biodiesel. The use of palm oil strengthens the Solar power supplies mainly off grid areas. There state’s regional agriculture economy, reduces the are government policies that focus and encourage demand for diesel and is a less polluting energy this sector. There are opportunities in installation source. Biomass utilizes agricultural waste and of off grid- connected plants, off- grid facilities agribusiness such as cocoa and cupuaçu shells, for more distant sites, production of slabs for acái, piquia and tacuma lamps sale throughout Brazil and the installation of

Tourism The Amazonas is at the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the largest tropical forest in the world and full of natural charm with an exotic and diverse cuisine. The state is almost entirely covered by the Amazon Rainforest and enjoys the splendour of the massive Amazon River, which winds its way through Brazil, bringing with it an array of species from the plant and animal kingdoms. In addition, this area is notable for being the home of Brazil’s highest mountain, Pico da Neblina, which is 2 994 metres, or 9 823 feet, above sea level. Some of the major tourist attractions in the state of Amazonas include the following: 1. Teatro Amazonas: An Italian Renaissance-style Opera House

The city’s most famous building is the Italian of the 20th century, is faced with 36,000 Renaissance-style opera house opened tiles imported from Germany. Even the in 1896 and now protected as a national native Brazilian woods used in the palace’s monument. In an effort to make Manaus a decoration were sent to Europe to be carved great center of civilization, no expense was and polished. The curtain, which rises flat spared to create this cultural palace in the without being rolled or folded, shows the heart of the primeval forest. Most of its junction of the Negro and the Solimões materials were imported from Europe: the rivers to form the Amazon. When the rubber doorways are of Italian marble, the staircase market declined and the Manaus barons left, is of English wrought-, and many of its taking their fortunes along, the theater fell 198 chandeliers are of Murano glass from into disrepair. It was however restored in the Venice; the rest was imported from France. late 1980s and is again used for its original The dome, completed at the beginning purpose.

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2. Encontro das Águas (Meeting of the Waters)

It would be unthinkable to travel to Manaus the most popular trips from Manaus. There without seeing the Encontro das Águas, one is, of course, a scientific reason why the of the world’s natural wonders, the point waters don’t mix; a combination of different 20 kilometers southeast of the city where densities, temperatures, and current speeds the dark-colored water of the Rio Negro combine to keep them separate. A boat trip joins the light brown muddy water of the Rio is also the best way to see three different Solimões to form the Amazon. What makes areas that are traversed by a complicated this especially unusual is that the two rivers network of rivers, channels, and lakes: the run together, but side-by-side for about six Rio Negro area, the Solimões area, and the kilometers, without blending. You might see Amazon. The best season to visit is between this from the air as you fly into the city, but September and November, when water levels boat trips into the mingling waters are among are low.

3. Anavilhanas Islands In the Rio Negro, between Manaus and Novo Airão, is an archipelago of 400 islands and islets, with hundreds of lakes, watercourses, and igapós (flooded

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forests) extending for some 90 kilometers. are populated by squirrel monkeys; night The Anavilhanas Nature Reserve, an area of monkeys; sloths; a variety of birds, including 350,000 hectares, offers a complete cross- parrots, toucans, woodpeckers, and herons; section of the Amazonian ecosystem. When and by caimans, turtles, and other reptiles the river is high, between November and and amphibians. When the waters slowly April, the islands are almost all flooded, with recede and the islands re-emerge, the larger only around 180 of them emerging from the animals return, along with the labyrinth of water. During this high water period, they channels between the islands.

4. Parque Ecológico Janauari The 688-hectare Janauari Ecological Park, about 45 minutes by boat from Manaus, features a variety of ecosystems: solid land, várzeas (alluvial plains), and igapós (swampy woodland). Motorboats will take you through the park’s intricate network of igarapés - narrow waterways surrounded by luxuriant vegetation that ranges from grasses to giant kapok trees. One of the principal sights in the park is a lake covered with Victoria Amazonica. This large water lily, found only in the Amazon region, has floating leaves up to two meters in diameter. Its flowers have a very short life; originally white, they turn purple, and then in three days wither to a dark red color. The park is filled with birdlife.

5. Museu do Índio (Museum of the Indigenous Person) The Museu do Índio has a collection of more than 3,000 objects illustrating the culture and way of life of the indigenous peoples that live or lived along the upper Rio Negro. You’ll see displays showing local customs relating to children, agriculture, food, and hunting. The collections represent the peoples from those places where Salesian Sisters worked, mainly the Yanomami, but also tribes from Mato Grosso, in western central Brazil. This is a good place to buy crafts.

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6. The Jaú National Forest The Jaú National Forest is South America’s largest forest reserve and the largest protected tropical rainforest area in the world. It covers 2,272,000 hectares along the Rio Negro around Novo Airão, about 250 kilometers northwest of Manaus. Its extraordinarily rich fauna includes such rare species as the manatee and the Brazilian otter, as well as jaguars and Amazon River dolphins. The diverse ecosystem includes plains, hills, flooded forests, channels, and land forests. The best way to explore the park and see wildlife is by canoe through its waterways, and you can stay in jungle lodges.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

Trade balance reaches US$ 4.9 bn surplus in Tilapia takes Brazilian fish farming to US $ March 1.26billion in revenues The Brazilian trade balance posted a surplus of Brazilian fish farms produced 4.5% more in 2018 US$ 3.673 billion in February, the result of US$ compared to 2017. The volume was 722.6 tons. The 18.12 billion in exports and US$ 13.13 billion in revenue of the sector grew in the same proportion imports. The numbers were released by the Ministry and reached US $ 1.26 billion. Since 2014, when of Economy. The trade balance is the result of the 578.8 million tons were produced, the production difference between imports and exports over a given chain accumulated an expansion of 24.83%. period. When positive, it means that the country Full Story here sold more products abroad than it imported. In the reverse scenario, it turns negative. Coffee exports have the best January in history Full Story here The year began with record-high coffee exports in the country. Data from the Council of Coffee Brazilian economy grows second year in a row Exporters (Cecafé) shows that January ended with Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 1.1% 3.28 million bags exported, the best result ever in 2018 in relation to the previous year, reaching achieved for the month. The number refers to R$ 6.8 trillion in the period. This marks the second total exports of green, soluble, roasted and ground consecutive year of economic growth after two coffee. According to the Cecafé, the volume sold years of recession. The data was released by the was 20.8% higher than in the same month in 2018, Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics when exports reached 2.72 million bags. The total (IBGE). The result was impacted mainly by the good revenue was US$ 439 million. performance of the service sector, which grew by Full Story here 1.3% last year. According to the IBGE, all seven main branches of economy activity saw growth, including trade (+ 2.3%) and real estate activities (+ Five Brazilian companies are examples of success 3.1%). at B20 meeting Full Story here The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) has presented five cases of successful Brazilian

12 Quarterly Business Newsletter • Issue No. 19 • Second Quarter 2019 Embassy of Brazil in Nairobi companies committed to the United Nations (UN) sustainable development goals for the G20 meeting, the G20 Business Summit. This group is formed by the main business associations of the world. Together, they represent 21 million small, medium and large companies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Full story here

Amazonas will have R $ 400 million in investments in agribusiness in 2019 With GDP of R $ 92 million, the primary sector in Amazonas has been surprised by the boldness and investment of citrus, horticulture and farm producers supplied to the capital of Manaus Full story here

Sources Government of Amazonas National Confederation of Industry (CNI) Investment Portal of the State of Amazonas World Resources Institute http://visitbrasil.com/en/estados/amazonas.html Viverde Agência IBGE Noticas

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INVEST& EXPORT

Trade and Investment Guide

BRAZIL’S TRADE PORTAL: INVEST EXPORT BRAZIL The Invest & Export Brazil website is a unique initiative of the Federal Government of Brazil, which brings together, on a single platform, information from various Brazilian agencies dedicated to trade promotion and investment attraction. Invest & Export Brazil is an efficient, coordinated government website highlighting Brazil’s business and investment opportunities, promoting foreign trade and attracting international investors to the country’s dynamic domestic economy. This informative website is a joint effort of Brazil’s Ministries of External Relations (MRE), Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC), Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (APEX-Brasil).

The platform brings together information on A publication by the investment and business opportunities, presenting, Trade Promotion and Commercial Section, in a structured and thematic manner, Brazil’s major Embassy of Brazil in Nairobi. industries and the institutions supporting them. The United Nations Crescent, Trade and Investment Guide follows the international No. 121, Gigiri. trend towards cooperating organizations sharing products and services in a single, standardized P.O. Box 30754-00100 Nairobi, Kenya. electronic environment. The innovative web interface Tel: +254 (0) 20 712 5765/6 enhances the user experience, optimizing access to Fax: +254 (0) 20 7125767 information, quickly answering key questions and offering services that simplify import, export and Cellphone: +254 733 606460 investment activities. [email protected]

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