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Santa Catarina strengthens international and economic ties
The state of Santa Catarina is actively expanding its economic footprint through diplomatic missions and technological advancements. Representatives from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and embassies from Morocco, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait met with state officials to discuss agribusiness opportunities. Chicken meat remains a primary export to Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait, while wood products lead exports to Morocco.
To support internationalization, the Santa Catarina office in New York will assist local companies in navigating the competitive U.S. market, focusing on both the timber sector and technology startups seeking global capital.
In the agricultural sector, the Monitora Milho SC program, managed by Epagri, generated an economic impact of over R$ 321 million for the state in 2025 by mitigating losses from the corn leafhopper pest. Additionally, the state is hosting the 8th State Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation in Chapecó to define research and development priorities for the 2026–2028 period.
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ACATE · Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce · Epagri · InvestSC · Rodrigo Prisco · Santa Catarina · Sebrae/SC · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The New York office can provide guidance, scheduling, presence at fairs, and, in some cases, organization and funding for actions. maracanaonline.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The focus for technology is preparing startups and scale-ups to seek investors in the United States. maracanaonline.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. tariffs affect 70% of Santa Catarina's export portfolio. maracanaonline.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Santa Catarina office in New York will support missions, fairs, and events for companies from the state in the United States. maracanaonline.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United States is the largest and most competitive market, requiring significant preparation. maracanaonline.com.br