Industries

The economic growth in Brazil has not been spectacular but the fiscal and economic situation in the country has improved. Favorable policies and growth of end user industries are expected to drive semiconductors demand growth. The semiconductors industry is at the nascent stage and thus offers good investment opportunities for companies that choos...

The Brazilian Chemicals, Materials and Foods (CMF) industry is one of the largest in Latin America. Though privitization and liberalization has helped contributed to growth of the industry, shortage of raw materials, higher taxes and logistics costs have an adverse impact on the competitiveness of the Chemical industry. Strong agricultural sector h...

This research service analyses current economic conditions and its influence on the Brazilian Chemicals Materials and Foods (CMF) industry. The Brazilian Government has implemented several measures in recent years aimed at improving the growth of the manufacturing sector and chemicals and materials industry. Since the implementation of the 'Real Pl...

The Lula government plans to introduce various reforms in order to continue improving the economic position of the country. The various policy measures drawn up by the government are expected to act as drivers for the industry resulting in the expansion into new markets , discovery of new products and new technologies. This Country Industry Fore...

The Chilean Environmental and Building Technologies (EBT) industry has one of fastest growth rates in the Latin American region. The industry has a number of foreign participants, which have infused adoption of the latest and cutting-edge technology and sophisticated equipment in the industry. Expected policy focus on emission standards is anticipa...

Argentina prides itself on being one of the most attractive business locations in Latin America. The environmental and building technologies (EBT) industry has greatly benefited from this strong economic platform. Expected policy focus on emission standards is anticipated to drive the environmental equipment segment. Infrastructure developments are...

The Brazilian Environmental and Building Technologies (EBT) Industry is on a high growth stage. Expected policy focus on emission standards and commitment to environmental standards is anticipated to drive the environmental equipment segment. The building automation systems segment is expected to be propagated on a large scale among buildings in Br...

Brazilian economy is poised for robust growth due to higher exports and increased inflow of investments there by creating the higher demand for energy in the country. Energy reforms were introduced in Brazil to create competition in the energy industry. These reforms have resulted in institutional changes, which include privatization, elimination o...

The Brazilian government has been supporting the expansion of hydropower projects in Brazil. Natural gas-fired generating capacity in the country could increase to 13,000 MW by the year 2017. Domestic participants cater to only 40.0 percent of the total demand of the energy industry. Hence import of technology and equipment from different countries...