Saída da Ford do país causa o maior tombo da produção industrial no estado da Bahia, dados do IBGE

Ford’s Exit from the Country Causes Largest Drop in Industrial Production in Bahia, IBGE Data Shows

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 10/04/2021 at 09:29

Updated on 10/04/2021 at 13:49

Fábrica da Ford / Fonte: Reprodução – Google

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After Ford Exits the Country and Closes Vehicle Production at Its Factories in SP and Camaçari, the State of Bahia Experiences the Largest Industrial Drop Since 2020

In light of the exit of the multinational Ford from Brazil and the closure of its factories in SP and Camaçari, Bahia’s industrial production registered in February the largest drop since May of last year. This is indicated by data released last Thursday (04/08) by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). Ford will have to pay at least R$ 130 thousand to workers laid off for halting vehicle production and closing its factory in SP

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According to the survey, from January to February, Bahia’s industry recorded a 5.8% drop. In comparison to February 2020, the decline was 20.9% – the most significant for Bahia’s industry since May 2020, when it fell by 21.4%.

The decision to end Ford’s production in Brazil generated a domino effect on the Bahian economy, which is reflected in other sectors.

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After Ford’s exit from Brazil, the global supply chain crisis and the pandemic caused automakers like Chevrolet, Honda, Audi (Volkswagen), Scania, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz to suspend vehicle production as well. Now, according to information provided by Carlos Ghosn, former CEO of major vehicle manufacturers, multinationals Renault and Nissan may close their factories in Brazil, and the automotive industry could face collapse in the country.

The Brazilian automobile market has dropped from 4 million units/year to only 2 million, said former Nissan president Ghosn.

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The German multinational auto parts manufacturer Bosch went against the trend of automakers Ford, Chevrolet, Honda, Audi (Volkswagen), Scania, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Renault that decided to withdraw or reduce production in Brazil, and brought to Brazil the production of injectors and injector nozzles for trucks that were previously manufactured in its factories in the United States, thereby expanding the diesel injection systems division at its Curitiba plant.

Furthermore, the intention of the German multinational is to supply not only the domestic market but also export a large quantity – which can reach up to half of the production.

Ford’s Exit from the Country Causes Largest Drop in Industrial Production in Bahia, IBGE Data Shows

After Ford Exits the Country and Closes Vehicle Production at Its Factories in SP and Camaçari, the State of Bahia Experiences the Largest Industrial Drop Since 2020

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Ford’s Exit from the Country Causes Largest Drop in Industrial Production in Bahia, IBGE Data Shows

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