Investing in Brazil

In the last few years, Brazil has emerged as a stronger and more attractive global player. A high degree of economic diversification, combined with a strong domestic consumer market and a broad selection of trading partners, bolstered by a well regulated financial system, have been keys to successfully mitigating the effects of the international economic crisis.

Investor considerations :

• Brazil is the world’s fifth largest country. With an estimated population of 194 million in 2012, it is also the world’s fifth most populous country after China, India, the United States and Indonesia.

• The Brazilian economy is large by almost any standard. Brazil has the 7th largest economy in the world in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations (Source: International Monetary Fund´s (IMF´s) World Economic Outlook Database, October 2012).

• Very rich biodiversity.

• Abundant agricultural, mineral and energy potential.

• Enormous internal growth potential.

• Broad industrial base and infrastructure and a diversified economy.

• Fast-changing business conditions.

• Social inequality.

• Extensive bureaucracy Read more