Brazil
"Brazil is a powerhouse among South American economies and offers
tremendous opportunities for U.S. exporters in many sectors. I want
Brazilians to know that Ex-Im Bank has the will and the capacity to
finance their purchases of U.S. equipment, products and services." – Fred Hochberg, Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
Brazil - Activity by Sector FY07-12
Brazil is an industrial power and economic giant, with a combined
geographic size, population, and economy comparable only to the US and
China. The country has immense natural resources, a strong industrial
development base, and a stable political structure. Import growth is
expected to increase due to strong domestic demand and more government
spending on infrastructure projects.
In addition, several enhanced facilities are already in place to make
financing easier to obtain and support US exports to Brazil. Ex-Im
Bank has signed a framework agreement with the Brazilian development
bank, Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES), to
seek opportunities for jointly promoting investments and projects in
Brazil that will benefit U.S. exporters and Brazilian companies. Also,
US Ex-Im Bank approved a $2 billion preliminary commitment to encourage
purchases of U.S. goods and services by Petrobras, Brazil's national oil
company. Petrobras anticipates that it will invest $174 billion in
development over the next five years.
Ex-Im Bank Provides $48.6 Million in Financing for U.S. Green-Technology Exports to Biogas Project in Brazil - May 30, 2012
Ex-Im Bank Announces $1 Billion in Financing for Rio State -
March 22, 2011
Ex-Im Bank $1 Billion Preliminary Commitment (PC) for the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Frequently Asked Questions
Success Stories
- State of Tocantins: Holland L.P., a
small-business manufacturer of railroad equipment based in Crete,
Illinois, sold two complete in-track welding systems to Concrenor
Indústria e Comércio Ltda. The transaction was supported with a $1.7
million medium-term loan guarantee from the Export-Import Bank of the
United States (Ex-Im Bank).
- Rio de Janeiro: Ex-Im Bank approved a final
commitment for a $2.2 million medium-term guarantee to support the
export by Anderson International Corp., Cleveland, OH, and Consolidated
Baling Machine Co., Jacksonville, FL, of rubber and petrochemical
manufacturing equipment to Brazil. The buyer, Petroflex Industria E
Comercio S.A. in Rio de Janeiro, will use the equipment for plant
expansion and technology upgrades.
- Minas Gerais: Lider Aviação of Belo Horizonte,
purchased six S-76C++ helicopters and spare parts from Sikorsky Aircraft
Corporation of Stratford, Connecticut. Ex-Im Bank supported the sale
with a $41 million seven-year direct loan to Lider Aviação, a leading
provider of offshore helicopter services in Brazil
- Campos Basin: Using equipment provided by Petreco
International Inc. and National Tank Co., both of Houston, Texas, and
numerous other U.S. suppliers, Petrobras built a P-52 semi-submersible
floating platform to be stationed in the Roncador Oil Field, located 80
miles off Brazil's coast in the Campos Basin. The transaction was
supported by a $39 million loan guarantee from Ex-Im Bank.
- Santos Basin: Ex-Im Bank has issued a preliminary
commitment of $2 billion to Petrobras, Brazil's national oil company.
Petrobras may use U.S. goods and services financed under the commitment
to develop its offshore oil and gas reserves, particularly the large
pre-salt reserves in the Santos Basin, and also to develop and upgrade
its refining and distribution infrastructure. Petrobras anticipates that
it will invest $174 billion in development over the next five years.
For additional questions or information, please contact
Ex-Im Bank Business Development Staff
Ms. Xiomara Creque
Director – Latin America
Xiomara.Creque@exim.gov
1-202-565-3477
Other Contacts:
US Commercial Service Office in Brazil
English Language Website
http://www.focusbrazil.org.br
Em Portugese
http://www.focusbrazil.org.br/
Belo Horizonte Staff
Brasilia Staff
Recife Staff
Rio de Janeiro Staff
São Paulo Staff
https://www.focusbrazil.org.br
Embassy of the United States in Brazil
http://brasilia.usembassy.gov/
Embassy of Brazil in the United States
http://www.brasilemb.org/
"Brazil is a powerhouse among South American economies and offers tremendous opportunities for U.S. exporters in many sectors. I want Brazilians to know that Ex-Im Bank has the will and the capacity to finance their purchases of U.S. equipment, products and services." – Fred Hochberg, Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
Brazil is an industrial power and economic giant, with a combined geographic size, population, and economy comparable only to the US and China. The country has immense natural resources, a strong industrial development base, and a stable political structure. Import growth is expected to increase due to strong domestic demand and more government spending on infrastructure projects.
In addition, several enhanced facilities are already in place to make financing easier to obtain and support US exports to Brazil. Ex-Im Bank has signed a framework agreement with the Brazilian development bank, Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES), to seek opportunities for jointly promoting investments and projects in Brazil that will benefit U.S. exporters and Brazilian companies. Also, US Ex-Im Bank approved a $2 billion preliminary commitment to encourage purchases of U.S. goods and services by Petrobras, Brazil's national oil company. Petrobras anticipates that it will invest $174 billion in development over the next five years.
Ex-Im Bank Provides $48.6 Million in Financing for U.S. Green-Technology Exports to Biogas Project in Brazil - May 30, 2012
Ex-Im Bank Announces $1 Billion in Financing for Rio State - March 22, 2011
Ex-Im Bank $1 Billion Preliminary Commitment (PC) for the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Frequently Asked Questions
Success Stories
- State of Tocantins: Holland L.P., a
small-business manufacturer of railroad equipment based in Crete,
Illinois, sold two complete in-track welding systems to Concrenor
Indústria e Comércio Ltda. The transaction was supported with a $1.7
million medium-term loan guarantee from the Export-Import Bank of the
United States (Ex-Im Bank).
- Rio de Janeiro: Ex-Im Bank approved a final
commitment for a $2.2 million medium-term guarantee to support the
export by Anderson International Corp., Cleveland, OH, and Consolidated
Baling Machine Co., Jacksonville, FL, of rubber and petrochemical
manufacturing equipment to Brazil. The buyer, Petroflex Industria E
Comercio S.A. in Rio de Janeiro, will use the equipment for plant
expansion and technology upgrades.
- Minas Gerais: Lider Aviação of Belo Horizonte,
purchased six S-76C++ helicopters and spare parts from Sikorsky Aircraft
Corporation of Stratford, Connecticut. Ex-Im Bank supported the sale
with a $41 million seven-year direct loan to Lider Aviação, a leading
provider of offshore helicopter services in Brazil
- Campos Basin: Using equipment provided by Petreco
International Inc. and National Tank Co., both of Houston, Texas, and
numerous other U.S. suppliers, Petrobras built a P-52 semi-submersible
floating platform to be stationed in the Roncador Oil Field, located 80
miles off Brazil's coast in the Campos Basin. The transaction was
supported by a $39 million loan guarantee from Ex-Im Bank.
- Santos Basin: Ex-Im Bank has issued a preliminary commitment of $2 billion to Petrobras, Brazil's national oil company. Petrobras may use U.S. goods and services financed under the commitment to develop its offshore oil and gas reserves, particularly the large pre-salt reserves in the Santos Basin, and also to develop and upgrade its refining and distribution infrastructure. Petrobras anticipates that it will invest $174 billion in development over the next five years.
For additional questions or information, please contact
Ex-Im Bank Business Development Staff
Ms. Xiomara Creque
Director – Latin America
Xiomara.Creque@exim.gov
1-202-565-3477
Other Contacts:
US Commercial Service Office in Brazil
English Language Website
http://www.focusbrazil.org.br
Em Portugese
http://www.focusbrazil.org.br/
Belo Horizonte Staff
Brasilia Staff
Recife Staff
Rio de Janeiro Staff
São Paulo Staff
https://www.focusbrazil.org.br
Embassy of the United States in Brazil
http://brasilia.usembassy.gov/
Embassy of Brazil in the United States
http://www.brasilemb.org/