Brazil Metal Processing Sector Report 2016/2017

Brazil is a major global player in the production of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, ranking among the world’s top ten crude steel manufacturers between 2010 and 2015. The country was also the largest primary aluminium manufacturer and the third-biggest refined copper producer in Latin America in 2015. The metal processing sector plays a key role in the local manufacturing industry, being a major supplier of some of the largest segments of the economy, such as automotive, construction, capital goods and household appliances. The metal processing sector is also among the leading exporters of the economy, accounting for about 7% of the country’s exports in 2015, up from 6.3% in 2014. The sector also had a significant socio-economic role, creating about 688,500 jobs, or 9.1% of the employment in domestic manufacturing industry, distributed across 49,542 active companies at the end of 2015.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the metal processing sector for Brazil. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the metal processing sector in Brazil
• Access forecasts for growth in the sector
• View key production and consumption data for the sector in Brazil
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Brazil
• Ascertain Brazil’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Brazil.
• Build a clear picture of production, consumption and prices for specific sub-sectors (e.g. iron and steel, non-ferrous metals).

See below for a complete table of report contents: