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Santa Catarina Has Reasons to Celebrate! The State Recorded, in January 2023, the Largest Economic Movement in the History of SC’s Foreign Trade. According to Data from the FIESC Observatory, US$ 850.2 Million Were Exported and US$ 2.4 Billion Were Imported in the First 31 Days of the Year.
This Positive Result of SC’s Foreign Trade Reflects the Competitiveness of the Santa Catarina Industry in the International Market. Favorable Prices, Diversification of Trade Partners, and Increased Value Added of Products Contributed to the Achieved Performance.
However, the Average Price per Kilo Exported Recorded in January This Year Was the Highest Among the Main Exporters in Brazil. This Means That Santa Catarina Companies Worked with Higher Value Added Items Than Those Produced by São Paulo and Paraná, for Example.
China Was the Main Buyer of Products from SC’s Foreign Trade, Exported, with a Total Amount of US$ 132.4 Million – 43.1% Above What Was Recorded in the Same Period in 2022. There Was Also Expansion in the Sale of Poultry and Pork Meat to Countries in East Asia and the Middle East.
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Another Highlight Comes from the Gelatin Produced in the Region. It Has Been Gaining Ground in Major International Markets, Such as the United States and Russia. Saudi Arabia Has Also Shown to Be an Important Buyer of Kraft Paper Produced in Santa Catarina.
According to the President of FIESC (Federation of Industries of the State of Santa Catarina), Mario Cezar de Aguiar: “The Positive Performance of Santa Catarina’s Foreign Trade Reflects the Competitiveness of Our Industry in the Global Market.” He Also Emphasized That the Factors Mentioned Above Contributed Significantly to the Results Obtained in This First Quarter of the Year.
Thus, Santa Catarina Has Established Itself in the National and International Context of Foreign Trade, Rising Above the Expectations of Recent Years. The Trend Is That This Level Will Be Maintained in the Coming Months, Thus Paving the Way for Profitable Future Business Both Inside and Outside Brazilian Borders.
Global Imports
Santa Catarina Was the Brazilian State That Grew the Most in Terms of Imports in 2020. Recent Data Compiled by the State Treasury Show That Exports at the Ports and Airports of Santa Catarina Increased Significantly, Providing a Major Boost to the Local Economy.
The Treasury Secretary, Cleverson Siewert, Explains That This Was Possible Thanks to Investment in Technology, with the Availability of Efficient Digital Platforms for the Unloading of Imported Goods. As a Result, More Than 90% of the Goods Cleared in the State Are Released by the State Tax Authority in Up to 8 Minutes, Representing a Significant Cost Reduction.
The Main Products Purchased in Santa Catarina During January Were Processed Industrial Inputs, Such as Flat Rolled Steel Coatings and Refined Copper, in Addition to Items for the Automotive Industry. The State Also Expanded Its Imports of Vehicles, Yachts, and Automobiles from Mexico, Along with Rubber Tires and Parts and Accessories for Vehicles from China. In the Food and Drinks Sector, the Highlight Was the Shipment of Condensed Milk and Water-Soluble Proteins.
According to Reports from the Treasury, the Main International Supplier Countries for Santa Catarina Last Month Were China, the United States, Chile, and Argentina. These Four Nations Experienced a Significant Increase in Imports to the State Compared to January of the Previous Year.
According to Siewert: “We Are Extremely Satisfied with These Results, As They Show That the Initiatives Implemented by Our Team Have Been Successful. The Increase in External Purchases at the Ports and Airports of the State Has Been Fundamental in Encouraging the Local Economy.” The Benefited Sectors Include Retail, Maritime/Land Transport, and Financial Services – All of This Contributed to Generating Thousands of New Jobs Directly Related to the Imports Made.
Thus, It Is Notable That Santa Catarina Continues to Be One of the Main Brazilian Locations for Port/Airport Operations. Thanks to the Modernization of the Systems Adopted by the State Treasury, Santa Catarina Has Been Able to Maintain Its Position Among the Best Brazilian States for International Negotiations.
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