Why invest in Brazil?

Brazil

An institutional publication about matters of importance to the Brazilian economy that contribute towards attracting foreign investment to the country.

Because Brazil:

• Has a land area of 8.5 million square kilometers;
• Has a population of 170 million and an economically active population of 90 million;
• Annual population growth of 2.5 million;
• Is the gateway to MERCOSUR;
• Shares borders with ten countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela;
• Stands in 6th place on the ranking of the world’s largest economies, since December 2009, according to the World Bank;
• Accounts for half of the economy of South America;
• Has the most diversified industrial base in Latin America and the Caribbean;
• Is the world’s foremost producer of regional jets and fourth largest producer of commercial airliners;
• Is the world’s largest producer of coffee, oranges and guaraná;
• Is, alongside India, a major producer of sugarcane;
• Has the largest forestry products industry in Latin America;
• Is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of raw and processed minerals;
• Has vast deposits of iron ore, bauxite, manganese, tin, and gold;
• Is one of the world’s major producers of biofuels;
• Stands 17th in the world ranking of oil reserves, and 11th on the ranking of the largest oil producers;
• Has excellent highway and river transport systems and an extensive coastline with many ports;
• Is one of the world’s largest food producers;
• Has the world’s largest commercial cattle herd, with over 198 million head of beef cattle;
• Is the world’s second largest producer of organic foods;
• Is the world’s third largest producer of fruit;
• Is the third largest producer of genetically modified foods;
• Has one of the world’s most modern telecommunications systems;
• Has the most modern and advanced banking system in the world;
• Is an increasingly important producer of consumer durables, that are a major source of export earnings;
• Has a modern and competitive textile industry, accounting for 4.9% of total Brazilian industrial GDP;
• Has vast areas available for agricultural expansion, and the world’s largest expanses of agricultural land;
• Offers excellent tourism infrastructure;
• Receives over 5 million foreign tourists each year;
• Is the world’s 3rd largest producer of footwear, and has a highly competitive leather industry;
• Is the world’s 3rd largest producer of carbonated beverages;
• Has the world’s 5th largest rubber industry, and is the 2nd largest market for retreaded tires;
• Is the world’s 6th largest market for cosmetics;
• Has the world’s 7th largest chemical industry;
• Is the world’s 8th largest producer of steel (27 million tonnes per year);
• Is the 10th largest producer of automobiles (1.8 million vehicles per year);
• Has the world’s 10th largest pulp and paper industry.

Culturally, because the country:

• is peaceful and multiracial;
• respects immigrants and their creeds.

Politically, because the country:

• sustains a democratic regime;
• sustains stable public institutions, as the Chamber of Deputies, the Federal Senate and the courts of law;
• is free of conflicts, defends international law and promotes peace and progress among nations.


For further information visit – http://www.ibge.gov.br
Source: Ministry of External Relations, 2002.