Figures for 2016 leave no room for doubt – foreign direct investment in Brazil is on a high. Investment in December reached the highest ever for this month of the year and 2016 finished with an increase of 6 per cent.
2017 will see more investment in Pecem Port as this key industrial area in Northeast Brazil continues to register record figures.
The Brazilian property market faces 2017 with optimism. Based on the tandem of falling interest rates and rising investor confidence, many analysts are pointing to this year as the best time to buy Brazilian real estate.
As predicted, the celebration of the Olympic Games last year brought its rewards – 2016 was the best year for Brazilian tourism ever. Not only did international visitor figures soar, earnings from tourism also experienced an important increase. In addition, the current high season promises to beat last year’s record.
Brazilian tourism is enjoying one of its best years ever. After the successful Olympic Games in the summer, the country is experiencing a boom in visitor figures and spending. Government investment in infrastructure is paying off and everything points to an excellent 2016 for the sector.
The recent investment and expansion of Ceará free trade zone has attracted the attention of world experts. Pecem Port has just received one of the top accolades in the annual Global Free Zone awards. This combined with a significant uptick in handling at the port this year firmly places Pecem Port on the world map for trade.
Top accolades plus recognition of its loveliest places, fewer visas, a booming flight market... Read the latest in the Brazilian travel market.
A recent study has revealed that the number of millionaires in Brazil is set to rise by almost 40 per cent over the next four years. The impact of this increased wealth is already reaching the luxury market in Brazil with increased sales of high-end cars, yachts, tourist packages and property.
The rise in retail turnover plus strong agricultural performance lead Moody’s to predict uptick in the Brazilian economy in 2017.
The latest arrivals of new investment in Ceará mean the state is set to lead Latin America and add R$1.1 billion to its GDP over 30 years.
In the wake of Rio 2016, Brazilian tourism has received a definitive thumbs up from both foreign and Brazilian tourists. The Olympic Games and Rio de Janeiro were praised all round and most importantly, the vast majority of visitors expressed their intention to return to Brazil for a holiday in the future.
Brazil has had its fair share of negative news this year. But when it comes to savvy investment you need to ignore the media noise and look at the real facts about Brazil. The new Brazil Factsheet from the BRIC Group helps you do just that. This latest publication sets out the facts behind investment in Brazil this year and presents some very good news that you probably didn’t know about.
The installation of a large coconut processing plant is set to boost the local economy in Ceará. The plant will create thousands of jobs as well as push up demand for property in the area. This BRIC Group news article provides the full picture.
Brazilian real estate continues to attract international investment funds, keen to make the most of the current situation in the Brazilian property market. Among the largest investors is Blackstone who claims that now is the time to invest in property in Brazil, as this latest BRIC Group news article explains.
Latest figures for import and export handling at Pecem Port, one of the largest ports in Northeast Brazil, point to an excellent start to the year. The port and state authorities believe 2016 will be a year of consolidation at Pecem Port for both business opportunities and employment as the port continues its expansion plans. This BRIC Group news article explains why.
One sector of the Brazilian property market is flying high despite the economic slowdown in the country. Luxury property in Brazil had an excellent year in 2015 – some properties sold for over R$80 million – and there’s every sign of a repetition of this in 2016.
