“… tremendous chances in the Brazilian market. In the next 20 years the country will invest 140 Billion Euros a year in the construction of infra-structure. Alone in the preparation for the world football cup in 2014 there will be necessary an investment of 30 Billion Euros in the construction of stadiums, transport and security systems. Based on their experience in these kinds of big events, German companies are confident of good chances of business. …”

“ German investments in Brazil are booming again. The construction of a steel mill for 4,5 Billion Euros by Thyssen-Krupp AG in Rio de Janeiro is today the biggest foreign investment in Brazil.  Also middle size companies are getting more and more involved in the South-American country. The business volume between Germany and Brazil doubled in the last 10 years achieving 18 Billion Euros in 2008.  Around 1300 German companies installed in Brazil generate round 10 percent of the industrial gross domestic profit. “

Brazil, a big challenge and a huge opportunity