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Brazil · Africa · Gulf countries

Headquartered in São Luís, Maranhão

New markets startwith a conversation.

Centro histórico, São Luís

We bring together companies, investors, governments and institutions to develop trade relations, investments and international partnerships. Before any introduction, we get to know both sides.

Headquartered in São Luís, Maranhão

An Atlantic capital, open to the world.

A historic centre listed by UNESCO, tiled colonial houses and a coastline facing the Atlantic: from São Luís, the Chamber brings Brazil closer to Africa and the Gulf countries.

Palácio dos Leões, São Luís
Lagoa da Jansen, São Luís
Lençóis Maranhenses

Where to start?

Three starting points.

Tell us where you come from. We will show you what the Chamber can do for you.

I am a Brazilian company01

To sell, buy or invest in Africa and the Gulf.

  1. 1Connections with buyers, suppliers and partners in the markets you are interested in.
  2. 2Verification of the other party before any introduction.
  3. 3Information on the markets in Radar BAGCC, with sources identified.

I represent an African organization02

To find suppliers, projects and cooperation in Brazil.

  1. 1Connections with companies, projects and institutions in Brazil and Maranhão.
  2. 2Cooperation in food, health, energy, infrastructure, technology and training.
  3. 3The same verification for both sides, before the first meeting.

I invest or operate in the Gulf countries03

To identify projects and partners in Brazil and Africa.

  1. 1Presentation of opportunities and connections with potential partners.
  2. 2Due diligence conducted before proposing any introduction.
  3. 3Dialogue with governments, organizations and institutions.

Government or institution? The Chamber maintains institutional relations with all three markets. Contact the Chamber

From Maranhão to three markets

Illustrative routes.

  1. 01 / 04

    Brazil and Maranhão.

    Home to BAGCC's headquarters, Maranhão combines port activity, logistics corridors, agro-industrial production and opportunities in energy, industry and services.

    • agribusiness
    • energy
    • industry
    • technology
    • infrastructure
    • services
  2. 02 / 04

    Africa.

    A continent of diverse markets, from north to south, from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, with opportunities for cooperation across many sectors.

    • food
    • health
    • energy
    • infrastructure
    • technology
    • training
  3. 03 / 04

    Gulf countries.

    Markets with economic diversification agendas and connections in investment, logistics, energy, tourism and innovation.

    • investment
    • logistics
    • energy
    • tourism
    • innovation
  4. 04 / 04

    Three markets. One conversation at a time.

    We connect the potential of each region with the interests of companies, investors and institutions.

    Explore the markets

Three connected markets.

Complementarity that creates opportunities. Each market has its own page, with its sectors and news from the Radar.

  1. 01 / 03

    Brazil and Maranhão

    A diversified economy, with opportunities in agribusiness, energy, industry, technology, infrastructure and services.

    • agribusiness
    • energy
    • industry
    • technology
    • infrastructure
    • services
  2. Durban

    02 / 03

    Africa

    A continent of diverse markets, with opportunities for cooperation in food, health, energy, infrastructure, technology and training.

    • food
    • health
    • energy
    • infrastructure
    • technology
    • training
  3. Doha

    03 / 03

    Gulf countries

    Markets with economic diversification agendas and connections in investment, logistics, energy, tourism and innovation.

    • investment
    • logistics
    • energy
    • tourism
    • innovation

How we work

Before the introduction.

Our work begins before any meeting, so that each party knows who is on the other side of the table and what they can really offer.

A process inspired by the good practices of ICC chambers of commerce (World Chambers Federation).

  1. Documents

    We verify each party's documentation: registration, legal standing and the information provided.

  2. References

    We check the business and institutional references provided by both parties.

  3. Qualification interviews

    We talk with both parties to understand their goals, capabilities and expectations.

  4. Due diligence

    We gather and analyze the information before proposing an introduction.

Verification prepares a better-informed relationship. It does not replace contracts, guarantees or each party's own assessment.

See the full process

Chamber fact sheet

Who we are, in a few lines.

Name
Câmara de Comércio Brasil–África–Países do Golfo
Headquarters
São Luís, Maranhão, Brasil
Markets
Brazil · Africa · Gulf countries
Audiences
Companies, investors, governments and institutions
Verification
4 steps, for both parties, before each introduction
Partners
Investe MA, ZPE MA, FIEMA, SINDUSCON-MA
CNPJ
69.724.961/0001-45

What the Chamber does

Meetings, visits, agreements and trade fairs.

  • 01 Bilateral meetings

  • 02 Technical visits

  • 03 Signing agreements

  • 04 International trade fairs

Radar BAGCC

Publications from the Chamber and news from international markets, with sources identified.

See all news
  1. Gulf countries

    UAE discusses new partnerships in technology, industry and logistics

    The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy and Tourism reported bilateral meetings with international representatives during Investopia Bridge in Abu Dhabi.

    Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy and Tourism

  2. Brazil, Northeast and Maranhão · International trade

    MDIC releases October trade balance update

    Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services published the update of the Brazilian trade balance for the second week of October.

    Source: MDIC

  3. BAGCC

    BAGCC: a bridge between Brazil, Africa and the Gulf countries

    The Chamber works to bring together companies, investors, governments and institutions and to strengthen economic, commercial and institutional relations between these regions.

Be part of this connection.

Join a network dedicated to bringing together companies, investors and institutions from Brazil, Africa and the Gulf countries. The Chamber will present the membership options, conditions and next steps based on your profile.

Express interest

Contact the Chamber.

Tell BAGCC about your company, your goals and the markets you are interested in.

Send a message
Address
Avenida dos Holandeses, 7, Sala 409, Metr. Market Place, Calhau, São Luís, MA, CEP 65071-380
Instagram
@bagcc_org