Overview of the Printing Industry in Brazil and How to Buy Printers and Ink

An Overview of Brazil

Brazil has a population of 211 million.
Capital: Brasilia
Official Language: Portuguese
Total Area: 8.516 million km²
Currency: Brazilian real

Economic Statistics of Brazil

Brazil has reached a GDP of 1.84 trillion USD. Its largest industries are

Iron and steel production
Automobile assembly
Petroleum processing
Chemicals production
Cement making

The breakdown of Brazil GDP Composition includes

Service (70 %)
Industry (16 %)
Agriculture (14 %)

The main importers of Brazil’s goods are

China (28%)
Japan (2.41%))
United States (13.2%)
Netherlands (4.49%)
Argentina (4.34%)

While the main exporters to Brazil are

China (19.8%)
United States (17.1%)
Argentina (5.95%)
Germany (5.79%)
Brazil (3.95%)

The Printing Industry in Brazil

As the economy in Brazil has grown, there is an increased need to buy printers, consumables such as inks and makeups and cleaning solutions.
Companies in the textile industry all over Brazil have benefited greatly from digital printing. The ability to produce smaller, personalized batches at high speed, profitably, and in a long-term manner changed the way this market was approached.
In 2018, bookstore revenues brought in approximately 1.86 billion Brazilian reals for the print publishing industry in Brazil (including direct and online sales). The revenue generated by book sales, as well as other types of computer-to-print (CTP) publications like magazines and newspapers, is included in the figures.
Revenue in the Printers & Copiers segment amounts to US$487m in 2021. The market is expected to grow annually by 0.29% between 2021 and 2025.
As a result, more people in Brazil are looking for printers for sale whether from domestic sources or via imports.

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The Packaging Industry in Brazil

TDespite the country's precarious economic situation, the printing industry in Brazil is thriving. Brazil's packaging industry has plenty of space to expand, with a GDP of $1.775 trillion in 2015 and a population of more than 200 million people.
During the forecast era 2021 - 2026, the packaging industry in Brazil is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2 percent. The packaging industry offers opportunities for the application of new technology and materials that can prolong the life of a product.
The packaging industry offers opportunities for the application of new technology and materials that can prolong the life of a product. High growth rates are anticipated across the country as a result of increasing personal incomes, which will result in increased demand for a wide range of goods, resulting in growth for packaging manufacturers.
This boosting economy in Brazil will continue to drive demand for industrial inkjet printer, printing equipment, printing parts, printing consumables such as inks, make ups and cleaning solutions.

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The Manufacturing Industry in Brazil

Brazil has been a major global automobile supplier since the mid-twentieth century, delivering approximately two million vehicles per year. Electrical machines, paints, soaps, drugs, chemicals, aircraft, steel, food goods, and paper are among the other major manufacturers.
Brazil's petrochemical industry places a premium on synthetic rubber production. In addition, Brazil has over 500 pharmaceutical laboratories and plants, the bulk of which are located in So Paulo. About 80% of the industry is controlled by international investors. During the 1990s, increased construction demand boosted Brazil's cement production.
In terms of installed capacity and production, Brazil has the largest textile industry in South America, accounting for nearly half of the continent's spindles and looms. The pulp and paper industry in Brazil is also high, with more than 220 companies employing approximately 80,000 people in industrial operations. The pulp and paper industry is almost entirely owned by private corporations.
Hence, Brazil’s expanding manufacturing sector has increased demand for printing and industrial ink such as Videojet ink, Inkjet refills, and Hitachi parts.

Sea Ports and Trading Hubs of Brazil

Port of Santos
Port of Victoria
Port of Paranagua
Port of Rio Grande
Port of Rio De Janeiro

Camainks uses Port of Santos when exporting printing products to Brazil.

For importing Inkjet printers, Citronix printers, Videojet inks, and other spare parts, Camainks uses the largest Port of Los Angeles when exporting to our clients in Brazil. We have exported items such as inkjet printers, CIJ printers, laser printers, and specialized brands of printer consumables including:

Videojet inks
Domino inks
Citronix cij inks
Other printer spare parts

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What Printers and Ink Do Brazil Import?

Although Brazil does have some manufacturers for printers and ink like Risograph ink and Domino Inkjet printer, Brazil still needs to import from countries such as China, USA, Argentina, Germany and Brazil. This demand for importing printers and ink in Brazil is due to its fast-growing economy. Some printers, ink, and related consumables that Brazil imports from these countries include,

Printers:

Consumables:

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What Regulations Are There on Importing Printers and Ink to Brazil?

Importers in Brazil must register with the Ministry of Industrial Development and Commerce's Foreign Trade Secretariat (SECEX) (MDIC). A RADAR license is required for companies wishing to import goods into Brazil. The RADAR license grants access to the Brazilian Integrated Foreign Trade System through a password (SISCOMEX).
The commercial invoice, incoterms, bill of lading, and cargo manifest, as well as the certificate of origin, import declaration, and proof of import, are all required for customs clearance. Brazilian authorities can require additional documentation based on the goods.
According to articles 6 and 7 of the draft legislation, manufacturers or importers of industrial chemical substances, including substances in mixtures, in quantities equal to or greater than 1 ton per year (based on a three-year average), must apply the following data to CONASQ's National Register of Chemical Substances.
You will need to submit Company identification of producer or importer, substance identity such as CAS name or IUPAC name and CAS number if available, quantity produced or imported per year, recommended uses and GHS classification.
Because inks contain hazardous chemicals, it is important to follow Brazil’s import regulations.

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Why Should Brazil Import Printers and Ink?

Availability - The local industry has limited capacity and some clients in Brazil require printers and ink promptly.
High Product Cost - Given the domestic competition in Brazil, printers and the continuous ink supply are more expensive to buy domestically than on the world market.
Product Quality - While most international suppliers have a good brand reputation and quality, some smaller domestic manufacturers in Brazil can have variant product quality.

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Where Can I Buy Printers and Ink for Brazil?

If you are looking for individual use printers and inks, there are many domestic manufacturers and distributors available in Brazil. However, if you looking for large quantities of inks, make ups and cleaning solutions, Camainks has been exporting print products such as Videojet ink, Linx printing technologies, and markem imaje 2200 to clients in Brazil. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] or WhatsApp us at +86-131-2037-9271 for a FREE quotation.
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