Exporting—or better yet, operating abroad—pushes a company to refine processes, invest in innovation, and achieve new efficiency levels. An OECD study of 19 industries shows that moving from “low” to “medium” participation in global value chains raises multi-factor productivity, while European research links SME internationalization to higher survival rates. Exposure to global competition accelerates strategic and operational maturity, boosting domestic performance as well.
Multiple-market operations create a learning dynamic: faster adaptation, deeper cultural insight, and more consistent innovation. Studies repeatedly find a positive association between internationalization, productivity, and innovation.
International footprints add prestige and signal stability and innovation, making it easier to secure partners, credit, customers, talent, and investors. Alpargatas, for example, turned Havaianas from a local flip-flop into a global fashion icon largely through its overseas expansion.
Brazil excels in a variety of sectors—such as agribusiness, renewable energy, technology, fashion, cosmetics, creative services, and others. From coffee exporters capitalizing on growing demand for premium beans in Asia to video-game studios operating and selling in multiple countries, many Brazilian companies are already exploring some of the country’s comparative advantages. Many more are hiding in plain sight.
Relying on a single market leaves firms exposed to local downturns, currency swings, and political shifts. Internationalization spreads risk and provides longer-term predictability.
Entering economies with stronger currencies and higher per-capita income enables greater sales—often at better margins.
Going global lets Brazilian companies recruit specialized talent worldwide. Nubank, for example, leverages international expertise to drive its rapid growth and global recognition.
Financing lines, trade fairs, accelerator programs, and agencies such as ApexBrasil, Sebrae, and BNDES help reduce the cost and risk of internationalization. GlobalBridge Brazil can map these and other support sources – in Brazil and overseas – to help guide your overseas setup.
Technology now makes managing international operations easier than ever. Brazil’s reputation in key industries is rising, and global markets are eager to collaborate with innovative Brazilian businesses. International expansion is more than shipping products—it’s exporting value, acquiring knowledge, forging partnerships, and sharpening competitiveness.
GlobalBridge Brazil—with its seasoned, cross-sector team—is your partner in that journey. More than a consultancy, we serve as a partner-as-a-service, standing by your side at every stage of your international projects.