Chance to meet Brazilian trade delegationThe group of leading Brazilian manufacturers and exporters, representing around 30 companies in the construction, food and beverage, home furnishing, electrical and electronics, agricultural and industrial equipment, catering, medical, transport and automotive sectors, will meet South African importers, distributors, agents, retailers and wholesalers. Brazilian exports to Africa have grown by 2.5% overall in the past five years and now total $9.698 billion. Bilateral trade with the continent has grown from $6.153 billion in 2003 to $26.761 billion in 2014. However, there is room for significant trade growth, as trade with a number of African countries, including South Africa, has shown growth or remained steady in recent years. Brazil, as the gateway to Latin America and the second-largest emerging market in the world after China, has built a competitive industrial sector, with fast growing aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, mining, capital goods, medical devices and chemicals industries. The country's food industry has also experience an upsurge in exports in recent years. "Brazil is an important player in the global marketplace and is uniquely placed to act as a reliable supplier of innovative, quality and competitive products to South Africa. This trade mission will play a vital role in growing new business contacts between companies from the two countries", said Rafael Prado, Coordinator of Trade Promotion Division of Apex-Brasil. The trade mission will represent the following sectors:
SA participants are invited to meet their prospective Brazilian counterparts. SA will be introduced to Brazilian Exporters in pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings. To view the full list of participating companies and products and to schedule meetings with these companies, go to www.ees.events/Apex-Brasil_Trade_Mission. For direct enquiries, contact Wilna Lindes at az.oc.stcejorpedart@anliw. Participation is free to accredited companies. |