Doing business in Brazil
Take your business to the next level. Explore opportunities to grow your footprint in Brazil with the help of our Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), and read more about the trade relationship between the two countries, market facts and other insights.
Getting started in Brazil
Market insights
Based on our knowledge of the market, the following sectors offer the greatest opportunities for Canadian companies:
- Aerospace
- Agricultural Technology and Equipment
- Cleantech
- Education
- Information and Communications Technologies
- Infrastructure, Building Products and Related Services
- Oil and Gas
Sector reports
| Video game market in Brazil |
| Public-private partnerships market in Brazil |
General market information
| No general market information currently available. |
Events
| Title | Dates | Location | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futurecom 2023 | October 3-5, 2023 | Brazil – São Paulo, SP | Information and communications technologies |
Trade offices - Brazil
The Embassy of Canada to Brazil
Address:
SES - Avenida das Nações, Quadra 803, Lote 16,
Brasilia, DF, 70410-900, Brazil
Telephone: (55-61) 3424-5400
Fax: (55-61) 3424-5492
Email: commerce.br@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Brasilia, DF
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 0830-1730; Frid: 0830-1400 (E.S.T.: +1)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- The Canadian Embassy in Brasília is primarily involved in economic and trade policy matters, market access and regulatory issues, and the development of industrial, economic, and scientific co-operation.
Office Closures: 2022-01-03, 2022-02-28, 2022-03-01, 2022-04-15, 2022-04-18, 2022-05-23, 2022-07-01, 2022-09-07, 2022-10-10, 2022-11-15, 2022-12-26, 2022-12-27
The Consulate General of Canada, Rio de Janeiro
Address:
Atlântica Business Center Copacabana
Av. Atlantica 1130, 13th Floor, Copacabana,
Rio de Janeiro, 22021-000, Brazil
Telephone: +55-21 3444 0300
Fax: +55-21 3444-0319
Email: commerce.br@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Rio de Janeiro
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 08:00-17:00; Fri: 0830-1400 (E.S.T.: +1)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- The Consulates General in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are responsible for trade development activities while the Embassy in Brasilia is responsible for government procurement and trade policy issues. Business development inquiries should be directed to the Consulate responsible for your sector of interest.
Office Closures: 2022-01-03, 2022-02-28, 2022-03-01, 2022-04-15, 2022-04-18, 2022-05-23, 2022-07-01, 2022-09-07, 2022-10-10, 2022-11-15, 2022-12-26, 2022-12-27
The Consulate General of Canada, Sao Paulo
Address:
Avenida das Nações Unidas, 12901 CENU Torre Norte, 16th floor,
São Paulo, 04578-000, Brazil
Telephone: +55-11 5509-4321
Fax: +55-11 5509-4317
Email: commerce.br@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - São Paulo
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 0800-1700; Fri: 0800-1330 (E.S.T.: +1)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- The Consulate General in São Paulo is responsible for trade development activities while the Embassy in Brasília is responsible for government procurement and trade policy issues. Business development inquiries should be directed to the Consulate responsible for your sector of interest.
Office Closures: 2022-01-03, 2022-02-28, 2022-03-01, 2022-04-15, 2022-04-18, 2022-05-23, 2022-07-01, 2022-09-07, 2022-10-10, 2022-11-15, 2022-12-26, 2022-12-27
The Government of Canada Trade Office, Porto Alegre
Address:
Av. Carlos Gomes, 222 / 823 - 8th floor,
Porto Alegre, 90480-000, Brazil
Telephone: (55 51) 3378-1015
Fax: (55 51) 3378-1099
Email: commerce.br@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Porto Alegre
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 0800-1700; Fri: 0800-1330 (E.S.T.: +1)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- The Trade Commissioner Service office in Porto Alegre, Brazil is responsible for trade development activities while the Embassy in Brasilia is responsible for government procurement and trade policy issues. Business development inquiries should be directed to the Consulate responsible for your sector of interest.
Office Closures: 2022-01-03, 2022-02-28, 2022-03-01, 2022-04-15, 2022-04-18, 2022-05-23, 2022-07-01, 2022-09-07, 2022-10-10, 2022-11-15, 2022-12-26, 2022-12-27
The Government of Canada Trade Office, Belo Horizonte
Address:
Amadeus Business Tower - REGUS
Avenida do Contorno, 6594 – 17th Floor – Room 1709,
Belo Horizonte, 30110-044, Brazil
Telephone: +55 31 3555-3440
Fax: +55 31 3555-3440
Email: commerce.br@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Belo Horizonte
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 08h00-17h00; Fri: 08h00-13h30 (E.S.T.: +1)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- The Trade Commissioner Service office in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is responsible for trade development activities while the Embassy in Brasilia is responsible for government procurement and trade policy issues. Business development inquiries should be directed to the Consulate responsible for your sector of interest.
Office Closures: 2022-01-03, 2022-02-28, 2022-03-01, 2022-04-15, 2022-04-18, 2022-05-23, 2022-07-01, 2022-09-07, 2022-10-10, 2022-11-15, 2022-12-26, 2022-12-27
The Government of Canada Trade Office, Recife
Address:
Ed. JCPM
Av. Engenheiro Antonio de Góes, 60 - 7th floor - Pina,
Recife, 51010-000, Brazil
Telephone: +55 81 2122-3140
Fax: +55 81 2122-3142
Email: commerce.br@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Recife
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 0800-1700; Fri: 0800-1330 (E.S.T.: +1)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- The Trade Commissioner Service office in Recife, Brazil is responsible for trade development activities while the Embassy in Brasilia is responsible for government procurement and trade policy issues. Business development inquiries should be directed to the Consulate responsible for your sector of interest.
Office Closures: 2022-01-03, 2022-02-28, 2022-03-01, 2022-04-15, 2022-04-18, 2022-05-23, 2022-07-01, 2022-09-07, 2022-10-10, 2022-11-15, 2022-12-26, 2022-12-27
