Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world, with 8.514.215 km² and a population of 190 million (5th in the world ranking). Its GDP was US$1.3 trillion, which makes it the 7th largest consumer market in the world. According to the new methodology adopted by the World Bank, it is ranked as the 6th largest economy in the world.

Brazil is also ranked second highest amongst foreign countries with the largest number of companies with trade stocks and shares in the NYSE. Brazilian international monetary reserves reached US$200 billion in February, 2008, placing Brazil in the position of external creditor. In April, 2008, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its rating on Brazil to investment grade. It is important to point out that Brazil has solid macroeconomic fundamentals:

  • Tight fiscal policy
  • Institutional stability
  • Decreasing public and foreign debt
  • Decreasing interest rates
  • Inflation under control

 

Energy

The installed capacity of energy is 96.634 MW. The total yearly consumption (2006) is 389.950 GW/h. The country is self-sufficient in petroleum, producing 287 thousand m³ /day (2006) and consuming 277.4 thousand m³/day (2006).

 

Sector Data

Brazilian Industry of Electrical and Electronic Devices (2007)

Billing US$57.3 billion
Number of employees 156.1 thousand
Exports US$9.3 billion
Export/Billing (%) 16.2%
Billing/Brazilian GDP (%) 4.4%

Brazilian Industry of Machinery and Equipment (2007)

Billing US$36 million – growth 12.6%
Consumption US$41.4 million - growth of 18.7%
Exports US$10.59 million – growth of 21.3%
Imports US$15.3 million - growth of 39.9%
Number of employees 229.735 – growth of 10.5%

Medical and Dental Equipment

Annual Production US$3.09 billion
Internal Market US$4.23 billion
Exports US$525 million
Imports US$2.09 billion
More than 500 enterprises 86% of industries are certified (GMP: 65%, ISO 9000: 43%,
ISO 13485: 27%, others: 14%)


IT

The Brazilian software market had a turnover of US$9.09 billion in 2006 (13º world market).
The forecast for a medium annual growth will be more than 12% by 2010
7.818 enterprises (94% micro and small)
32.5% of softwares in the country were developed in Brazil – it is estimated that this percentage
will reach 40% by 2010.
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