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UKTI Brazil

About UKTI Brazil

Our mission is to act as a link between UK and Brazilian companies to increase business and investments for both countries. Our dedicated trade and investment teams are based in the British Embassy in Brasília, the Consulates-General in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and the Trade Offices in Porto Alegre and Recife.

There’s more to Minas Gerais than minerals

Posted on September 16, 2010 by UKTI Brazil

As its name suggests, Minas Gerais is a Brazilian state rich in minerals and responsible for nearly half of Brazil’s total mineral production. But, as I found out on my first visit to Belo Horizonte, the state capital, there is … Continue reading →

Attention UK exporters: Brazil’s northeast is calling you

Posted on August 12, 2010 by UKTI Brazil

Brazil is a huge country, larger than Europe, with a population of 200 million people. It is already the eight largest economy in the world and grew by 9% in the first quarter of 2010. The commercial centre is São … Continue reading →

Looking beyond Rio and Sao Paulo

Posted on June 7, 2010 by UKTI Brazil

Many business visitors to Brazil do not look beyond the major cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, which in themselves represent huge market opportunities.  But for those who venture further south to the state of Rio Grande do … Continue reading →

Optimism and excitement in Brazil

Posted on May 21, 2010 by UKTI Brazil

It is nearly two months since I arrived in Sao Paulo to take on my new role as HM Consul General and Director of UK Trade & Investment in Brazil. I could not have arrived at a more exciting time. … Continue reading →