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Report on Council’s participation in “House & Gift Fair” held in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 14-17 Aug, 2010 Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council an organization under Ministry of Textiles, Government of India participated in House & Gift Fair, Sao Paulo, Brazil 14-17 Aug, 2010 under Focus LAC Programme of Government of India. The Council booked a space of 36 Sq. Mtrs through India Trade Promotion Organisation, who organized this Fair. A list of members who participated in the fair is placed at annexure 1. In recent years, relations between Brazil and India have grown considerably and co-operation between the two countries has been extended to such diverse areas as science & technology, pharmaceuticals and space. The two-way trade in 2005 nearly doubled to US$ 2.34 billion from US$ 1.20 billion in 2004. India attaches great importance to its relationship with this Latin American giant and hopes to see the areas of co-operation expand in the coming years WWEPC participated in House & Gift Fair, Sao Paulo, Brazil under Focus LAC Programme of Govt. of India. A large number of Indian Companies participated in this Fair and the participation was organized by India Trade Promotion Organisation.
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Report on Council’s participation in “House & Gift Fair” held in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 14-17 Aug, 2010
Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council an organization under Ministry of Textiles,
Government of India participated in House & Gift Fair, Sao Paulo, Brazil 14-17 Aug, 2010
under Focus LAC Programme of Government of India. The Council booked a space of 36
Sq. Mtrs through India Trade Promotion Organisation, who organized this Fair. A list of
members who participated in the fair is placed at annexure 1.
In recent years, relations between Brazil and India have grown considerably and co-operation
between the two countries has been extended to such diverse areas as science & technology,
pharmaceuticals and space. The two-way trade in 2005 nearly doubled to US$ 2.34 billion from
US$ 1.20 billion in 2004.
India attaches great importance to its relationship with this Latin American giant and hopes to
see the areas of co-operation expand in the coming years WWEPC participated in House & Gift
Fair, Sao Paulo, Brazil under Focus LAC Programme of Govt. of India. A large number of
Indian Companies participated in this Fair and the participation was organized by India Trade
Promotion Organisation.
WWEPC was allotted stall at a good location. The timing of the fair was from 9.00 AM to 7.00
PM daily from 14th to 16th Augu, 2010 and 9.00 AM to 3.00 PM on 17th August 2010. The stall of
the Council was quite well decorated with the products of six member participants and they
displayed a wide range of Wool & Wool Blended Items like Sweaters, Plain and Embroidered
Shawls, Stoles and Mufflers etc. On the first day of the fair, only a small number of visitors
visited the fair. The member participants of WWEPC called on the organizers of the fair in the
evening of the first day and requested them to send emails/make telephone calls to potential
importers of Woollen Items in and around Sao Paulo so that they could visit the Councils Stall.
From the second day of the fair i.e. from 15 th Aug, 2010 onwards, a large number of
importers/buyers visited the Councils Stall and appreciated the quality and designs of the
products at display. Good business was carried out by the member-participants. The visitors met
the participant members of the Council and held fruitful meetings and interactions. Orders worth
Rs. 10 Crores approximately were booked and large number of trade enquiries for different
varieties of merchandise displayed, were generated, which are likely to materialize into firm
orders. A list of the leading buyers/importers who visited the Council’s Stall is given below:-
1 LotelMarcelo GebaraPhone: 5511 3081 4533Email: [email protected] want to import decorative items and readymade garments
2 ZaduriganMrs. Iza ZaduriganTel/Fax: 5511 3828 [email protected] in Textiles and decorative items and shawls
3 Mt. ComercioMr. Eduardo MazzonettoMr. Rubens: 3835 3584Phone: 5511 3835 3584Cell: 5511 9864 [email protected] in Scarves
4 Trisoft Textil Ltda.Mr. Mauricio [email protected]@trisoftnet.com.braddress: Av Prof. Vernon Krieble,455CEP 06690-250-Itapevi/SP-BrazilTel: 5511 4143 7900 Fax: 5511 4141 4216Interested in textiles and readymade garments
5 CotplaBernardete NamuraTel/Fax 5561 6676
[email protected] in Shawls, stoles etc.
6 Silk Route Com e RepresentacoesSr. Luis CabralEnderco: Rua Dr. Jose de Moura Resende 428Sao Paulo SP 05517-000 BrazilTel/Fax: 11 3726 5376Cell: 11 8147 [email protected] in shawls
7 Atelier NoritaMrs. Camil AndradeTel: 5511 3078 [email protected] in Textiles/readymade garments and shawls
8 Zogbi LtdaRua Direita, 247, Centro Cep:01002-001SP Mrs. Angelica MarkusTel: 5511 3293 6422Fax: 5511 3293 [email protected]@lojaszogbi.com.brInterested in Ladies wear
9 IndoasiaMrs. Maria Helena AlmeidaRua Dr. Sergio Meira, 280 SP,Tel: 5511 3824 [email protected] importer of Readymade Garments, Shawls etc.
10 Marisa RibeiroMrs. Marisa Requiao RiberioMrs. Julia RibeiroRua Princesa Isabel 290Sao Paulo State: SP Zip Code:04601-000 BrazilTel: 5511 5533 6230Mobile: 5511 9483 0000Interested in Ladies Knitwear
11 Dival Come e Repes LtdaMr. Dival BuenseRua Tupi 219 Apt 54 Cep: 01233-001Tel: 5511 3825 7483Cel: 5511 9213 [email protected] in Carpets and Shawls
12 EurecaMrs. TeresinhaPhone: 5511 3167 4000Interested in Textiles
13 Mrs. LojasMr. Alexandre FernandesPhone: 5549 566 [email protected]
14 MonthalMrs. Michelle MartinsRua Desembargador Luis Pinaud,1-Bem te Vi, Bom Jardim RJ Cep:28 [email protected]: 5522 2566 3520Mobile: 55 22 9825 1793Interested to import Knitwear/Shawls
15 Studio Trama LtdaMrs. Ana Lucia LuzRua Sao Paulo, 581 Balneario Camburiu SC BrazilPhone: 5547 367 4794Email: [email protected] in Readymade Garments
16 Tj Comercio ImportacoaHogar LtdaBelo HorizonteMrs Taciana Masacarenhas PaulinoPhone: 5511 3286 4090All types of Knitwear
17 Grace Ottoni Ltda,Mrs Graca OttoniEmail: [email protected] of textiles
18 EthinixMr. Arthur HirschRua Joaquim Murtinho 168-om ReitiroTel: 5511 3313 4141Interested in Readymade Garments
19 Formatex Representacoes LtdaMrs. Ana Figueiredo StrumpfInternational Purchase ManagerRua das Fiandeiras, 326 Vila OlimpiaSao Paulo SP-04545-002Tel: 55 11 4082 [email protected] in Woollen Items of all types
20 Toyland Coml E Distr. Ltda.Mr. Mauricio Moussa berakhaRua Major Paladino 790 V Leopoldina05307-001 S Paulo SP BrazilTel: 5511 3832 2338Importer of Textiles and Shawls
21 Oriente Ocidente Importacao e Exportacao Ltda.Mrs. Petunia MacielTel: 5571 267 1107Cell: 5571 8148 [email protected] of Textiles
22 Carvalho e Ferreira Roupas LtdaMrs. Helen Maria De CarvalhoRua Jacutinga, 21 Padre EustaquioTel: 55-31-3413-6515Email: [email protected]: www.barbarabela.com.brImporters of Textiles/Readymade garments
23 Iberfios Industria e Commercia LtdaMr. Luiz MachadoCommercial DirectorTel: 5519 3466 [email protected] in Woollen Yarn
24 FM DecoracoesMrs. Andriana MeirelesPonteio Lar Shopping BR 356 No.2500 Loja 124/125 Cep:30320-901Tel: 31 3286 404Email: [email protected] in Handicraft, Carpets and Shawls
25 MaggionMrs. Renata MaggionTel: 5511 6468 [email protected].
26 Sofitextil Comercio de Tecidos LtdaMrs. Alfredo Grabarz- DirectorTel: 5511 [email protected] want to import textile products
27 Comercio deo Tecidos Silva Santos LtdaRua Urugauilana, 144-Cep: 03050040 Sao Paulo SP-BrazilMr. Josimar Santana de SouzaTel: 5511 6090 [email protected] want to import acrylic and cotton textiles
28 Le Lis BlancE-Mail: [email protected]: 55 11 3049 2519 Fax: 55 11 3845 0825Mr. Alexandre AfranjeInterested in Textiles/Woollen Shawls
29 Mr. Marco Esteban Zirkian [email protected] of Readymade Garments
30 Mrs. Catia Robinson [email protected] of textiles and gift items
31 Diana PaolucciMrs. RoseTel: 5511 2178 [email protected]
32 Meier SchafferMr. Meier SchafferAc. Eng. Roberto Zuccolo, 555/1216 B- Sao Paulo, [email protected]: 5511 2117 7377/ 2117 7378
Brazil has huge potential for Indian Woollen Products and the buyers who visited the Councils
stall were interested in all the products at display, particularly Woollen/Blended Shawls, Scarves
and Rumals etc. They were very happy to find these products in Sao Paulo and according to
visitors/buyers, it was the first time that they were having the opportunity to interact with Indian
Businessmen of Woollen Products in Sao Paulo/Brazil. They were quite optimistic of carrying
forward their business relations with the member participants. According to the information
gathered, following suggestions are useful for Brazilian Market:-
1. Brazil is a good market for Indian Woollen Products and in order to tap the market,
repeated participations in Trade Fairs/Exhibitions etc. are recommended.
2. Since Portuguese is the main language of communication in Brazil, it is advisable to
get your publicity material such as Brochures, Company Profiles, Visiting Cards etc.
printed in Portuguese whenever visiting Brazil for Business Purposes.
3. Yellow Fever vaccination should be administered at least 10 days before leaving for
Brazil as it is a mandatory requirement as per Indian Immigration Authorities as
Brazil is an infected area(with yellow fever) and those returning from Brazil may be
asked to show a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate upon their entry in India.
Failure to produce this Certificate can result in the person being quarantined/detained
at the airport for 6 days.
4. India Trade Promotion Organisation has its own office in Sao Paulo, Businessmen
from India can take the help of this office for obtaining business contacts of leading
importers, so that prior appointments can be fixed.
5. Help of Consulate General of India, Sao Paulo can also be obtained for fixing up
appointment with leading importers.
6. Crime, mugging, assaults and robberies are major problems in the city. These can
happen in day time and even at traffic signals while one is sitting in the car.
Following precautions are advisable:
a) Do not display jewellery and expensive watches on your person.
b) Avoid walking on the streets late at nights and on lonely streets, particularly in downtown areas.
c) In case of assault, do not resist and hand over valuables / cash to the assailant
rather than risk your life. Keep some ready cash separately for such emergencies.
d) While travelling in cars keep windows closed.
However, the problems mentioned above do not prevent people from pursuing their
normal activities. In fact, São Paulo and Rio are vibrant cities with rich cultural agenda
and nightlife. What is needed is just precaution.
7. Weather in Brazil is complete reversal of Indian weather with Hot weather in the
months from January to March and cool weather in the months of May to August. It
is therefore advisable to carry clothes according to this weather cycle.
A brief Note on useful information regarding Brazil is enclosed at Annexure I which provides
first hand information regarding Brazil and can be beneficial for those who are interested in
having trade relations with Brazil.
The participants are grateful to Shri Ashok Jaidka, Chairman, WWEPC, for his cooperation and
guidance in smooth participation in this fair. The participants are also thankful to Shri R K
Gupta, OED for making arrangements for this participation and Ministry of Textiles and
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India for approving Council’s participation in this
Fair.
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Annexure I
Important Information Regarding Brazil
Official Name Federative Republic of Brazil
Area 8.51 million sq. kms. (about 2.6 times that of India)
Capital Brasilia (Since 1960)
Major cities Sao Paulo (17.14 m), Rio de Janeiro (10.39 m),
Belo Horizonte (3.98 m), Salvador (2.8 m),
Fortaleza (2.7 m), Brasilia (2.0 m).
Population 184 million (2005)
Language Portuguese (unilingual country)
Administrative Divisions 26 States and the Federal District of Brasilia
Life Expectancy 71.4 years (2004)
Infant Mortality 30.7 per 1000 births (2004)
Literacy 86.7 per cent (2003)
G.D.P. US$ 459.4 billion approx – 2002
US$ 506.80 billion – 2003 US$ 605.00 billion – 2004 US$ 796.30 billion - 2005
Per Capita Income US$ 4323 approx. – 2005
G.D.P. Growth 0.82 % (1999)
4.02 % (2000)
1.42 % (2001)
1.90 % (2002)
0.50 % (2003)
5.20 % (2004)
2.30 % (2005)
Major Natural Resources:
Iron Ore, Gold, Bauxite, Aluminium, Silver, Oil, Precious and Semi-precious Stones.
Principal Crops:
Coffee, Cocoa, Corn, Cotton, Oranges, Soyabean, Sugar, Tobacco and Wheat.
Foreign Trade: (all figures in US$)
2004 2005 2006
Total Global Exports :96.475 billion 118.308 billion 137.5 billion
Exports to India :651.510 million 1136.81 million 937 million
Total Global Imports :62.782 billion 73.551 billion 91.4 billion
Imports from India :555.930 million 1202.73 million 1474 million
Major trading partners: US, China, EU, Japan and Argentina
Some Key Indicator of Brazilian Economy
2005 2004 2003 2002 2001GDP (US $ Billion at Average Exchange rate)
802* 606 507 459 510
GDP growth per anum-indexed local currency
2.2 4.9 0.5 1.9 1.3
Unemployment 9.5 9.6 10.9 10.5 10.6Inflation
a)General Price Index (IGP-DI)
b)Consumer price Index-IPCA
1.6%
5.8%
12.4%
7.6%
7.7%
9.3%
26.4%
12.5%
10.4%
7.7%
Exchange rate at year end
2.3 2.72 2.95 3.53 2.32
(R$/US$)a)Public sector deficit as % of GDPb)Public sector debt as % of GDP
3.6
51.7
2.5
51.7
3.7
57.2
10.3
55.5
5.2
52.6External Foreign Debt (US $ billion)
205 220.1 235.4 227.7 226.1
Exports (US $ billion)
117.5 96.5 73.1 60.4 58.2
Imports (US $ billion)
73 62.8 48.2 47.2 55.6
FDI(US $ billion)
13 8.7 9.9 14.1 24.7
Foreign Reserves (US $ billion)
61 52.9 49.3 37.8 35
Membership of international organizations:
1. UN and its Specialised Agencies
2. WTO, IMF and World Bank
3. Rio Group, MERCOSUR, ALADI
4. G-15, Cairns Group
5. Observer Status - NAM
Indian Community:
About 375 families living in various cities with the largest number in Sao Paulo. Most Indians in Brazil are professionals: scientists, engineers and professors. There is a small business community in Sao Paulo, Manaus and Foz de Iguacau.
Climate:
The climate varies considerably from the equatorial north to the tropical and sub-tropical south. In the states of Amazon, Para, Maranhao, parts of Mato Grosso, the climate is equatorial. In the central region and the southeast of Brazil, the climate is mainly tropical. In Brasilia as well the climate is tropical. The seasons could mainly be defined as dry (May-September) with humidity level reaching 12 per cent and wet (October-April). In southern Brazil the climate is mainly sub-tropical. The rains are distributed with average rainfall of 100 cms per annum. The inland parts of north east Brazil are semi-arid and are drought prone.
Air Links:
Though there are many international airports, direct flights to the US and Europe are mainly through Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Most major airlines of the US and Europe fly to Brazil though not to Brasilia. There is an excellent internal airline network serviced by private airlines. There are no direct air links with India. The shortest air link between India and Brazil is via South Africa(Johannesburg).
Currency:
The "Real", a new currency, was introduced on July 1, 1994. The current rate of exchange is US$1 = Real 2.17 (on June 19, 2006)
Time:
IST minus eight and half hours (MARCH TO SEPTEMBER)
IST minus seven and half hours (OCTOBER TO FEBRUARY)
Important Websites:
1. Government of Brazil www.brasil.gov.br
2. Ministry of Development, Industry and Commerce www.mdic.gov.br
3. Ministry of Finance www.fazenda.gov.br
4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.mre.gov.br 5. Brazil Trade Net - www.braziltradenet.gov.br6. Central Bank of Brazil - www.bcb.gov.br
7. National Confederation of Commerce (CNC) - www.cnc.com.br
8 Brazilian Association of Foreign Trade (AEB) - www.aeb.org.br
