brazilian brands populate south american households, and are actively expanding into other markets - this is how global markets are made, and rio de janeiro is the heart of this emerging global industry.

in fact, rio de janeiro offers excellent conditions for the installation of new companies and new investments.

with a population of about 12 million habitants, the state is located strategically on the coast, southeastern brazil, credited for for producing nearly two thirds of the country's gdp.

rio is home to nearly 24,000 industrial companies that provide jobs for over 800,000 people.