From 2006 to 2007 most of the largest exporting Brazilian companies faced high growth selling to international markets. The 6 biggest exporters were:

Company        2007 Export Sales      Growth from 2006     Sector

Petrobras         US$ 13.6 bi                +23%                    energy/oil

Vale                US$ 7.9 bi                  +32%                    mining

Embraer          US$ 4.7 bi                  +45%                    aircraft

BUNGE             US$ 3 bi                     +35%                    food

VW                 US$ 2.1 bi                  – 7%                   automobiles

Sadia               US$ 2 bi                    +19%                    food

As we can see, most of them faced double digits growth mostly driven by their sales to emerging markets (Asia and East Europe). During 2008 growth rate shall continue, but not as high due to smaller activity in the USA (with impact to emerging markets).

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