Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce Business Development Opportunities KMA – Kawartha K h Manufacturers’ M f ’ Association A i i May 26thh, 2014 Copyright 2014 - Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved KMA - Peterborough Brazil - Preconceptions KMA - Peterborough Brazil - Realities KMA - Peterborough Where BCCC is established Headquarters: Toronto, ON Chapters: Montreal, QC Vancouver,, BC Calgary, AB Winnipeg, Winnipeg MB KMA - Peterborough BCCC Objectives To foster stronger commercial relations between Brazil and Canada; Keep Canadians informed of the latest political and economic developments in Brazil; Forum for senior business and diplomatic corps with bi-lateral interests; Advocacy for business members’ trade and investment issues; Facilitator for dialogue between business and government to identify and improve key bi bi-lateral lateral trade and investment terms. terms KMA - Peterborough Members & Coverage 20 active directors including Honorary Board Members Brazilian Ambassador and Brazilian Consul General; Near 100 active Corporate members with strong representation from large, mid-sized to small enterprise; Distribution of newsletter to over 3500 contacts in the private and public sectors. KMA - Peterborough Brazil’s Evolution KMA - Peterborough Nominal GDP in billions of BRL & USD 4,837.95 5,000.00 4,500.00 4,000.00 3,500.00 3,000.00 2,500.00 2,241.87 2,000.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 500.00 0.00 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Nominal R$ billion KMA - Peterborough Nominal US$ billion 90 KMA - Peterborough Income Consumption nov‐11 jul‐11 mar‐11 nov‐10 jul‐10 mar‐10 nov‐09 jul‐09 mar‐09 nov‐08 jul‐08 mar‐08 nov‐07 jul‐07 mar‐07 nov‐06 jul‐06 mar‐06 nov‐05 jul‐05 mar‐05 nov‐04 jul‐04 mar‐04 nov‐03 jul‐03 mar‐03 nov‐02 jul‐02 mar‐02 Income & Consumption 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 Net Foreign Investment (USD Million) 70,000.00 60,000.00 50,000.00 , 40,000.00 30,000.00 20,000.00 , 10,000.00 0.00 1980 1983 1986 1989 KMA - Peterborough 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 2010 2013 Unemployment Rate and Labor Force Participation Rate 57.5 13.0 12.3 57.1 57.0 11 7 11.7 57.2 57.0 56.9 11.5 57 1 57.1 56 9 56.9 11.0 56.7 56.6 56.5 12.0 57.1 10.0 9.8 10.0 9.0 9.3 56.0 7.9 55.5 8.0 8.1 7.0 55.3 Participation Rate Unemployement Rate 6.7 55.0 2002 2003 2004 2005 KMA - Peterborough 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 6.2 2011 6.0 Responding to the Global Crisis Short Run • Lower taxes on goods • Lower payroll taxes for several sectors • Increased credit Medium and Long Run • Investment – PPPs and Concessions ((airports, p , railroads,, roads, etc.) • Lower energy costs • Higher depreciation of capital investment KMA - Peterborough Bilateral Trade and Investment Trends Bilateral Trade is expected to exceed in 2014 the record of USD 6.5 6 5 billion billi reached h d iin 2011 2011; p to g grow strongly: gy Bilateral Investment is also expected • Strong support for Brazilian Multi-Nationals’ international expansion driving investments in Canada 6731 CAD Million 7000 6574 6086 5855 6000 4735 5000 4000 4870 5261 4217 4177 3300 3000 2000 2004 200 2005 200 2006 KMA - Peterborough 2007 200 2008 2009 2010 20 0 2011 20 2012 20 2 2013 20 3 Bilateral Trade: Canada Exports to Brazil (2013) Top 10 Commodities represents 85% of all exports from Canada to Brazil. KMA - Peterborough Trade & Investment Growth Opportunities Trade: Investment • Consumer Goods • Infrastructure • Aerospace & Automotive Components • Real State • Environmental Services • Agribusiness • Resource Extraction Services • Energy Production • Life Sciences • Oil & Gas • Education KMA - Peterborough Testimonial KMA - Peterborough Points to be addressed when starting a business in Brazil: Where to start : EDC, DFAT, BCCC, Ontario International Center, Local Business Associations and International Business Consultant Tailored and accurate Market Research: Develop a Clear Vision Is there a strong internal competition? The language Work Through a partner (agent, reseller)? Hire local? Go yourself? They want to have an idea of your commitment KMA - Peterborough Contact Info Paulo Silva Marcelo Konig Sarkis [email protected] [email protected] + 1 519 902 8865 + 1 416 720 0479 Thiago Oshida Raul Papaleo toshida@brazcanchamber org [email protected] rpapaleo@brazcanchamber org [email protected] + 1 416 646 6770 + 1 416 646 6770 KMA - Peterborough Keep in touch with us! www.brazcanchamber.org info@brazcanchamber org [email protected] Follow us @brazcanchamber @b h b Like us on facebook.com/brazcanchamber Join us at Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce – BCCC (Official) KMA - Peterborough
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