This report is part of the Intelligence Package for Investment Attraction in the Port of Suape project.
The objective of the project conducted by UNCTAD and SENAI/PE is to attract national and international investments to the Suape Industrial Port Complex by identifying opportunities to diversify economic activities beyond primary commodities and into more complex products.
This report identifies potential new products that complement existing productive chains at the Suape Industrial Port Complex, considering installed capacities and global trends to attract investments.
It highlights opportunities for established companies to innovate and expand while guiding to attract new businesses that can enhance local production capabilities and align with sustainability indicators.
The analysis combines quantitative methods using economic complexity and product space methodologies with qualitative input on the feasibility and product desirability from regional stakeholders.
A key innovation in the methodology is the granular product analysis, disaggregated by unit price. This enhances traditional models by signalling distinct products within the same Harmonized System 6-digit codes through price variations, offering more precise insights for investment targeting.
The report serves as a strategic tool for Suape’s future, offering actionable insights and recommendations that will help the complex remain a competitive and dynamic force in both national and global markets.
By leveraging the findings of this study, Suape is well-positioned to continue its trajectory of growth, creating a robust industrial ecosystem that reduces the Brazilian Northeast commodity dependence and benefits the entire region and country.
