The insertion of Brazilian industry in global value-added chains

This paper analyzes how Brazil is positioned in global value-added chains as a prerequisite of international insertion. The Index of Revealed Comparative Advantage (IVCR) was applied to determine the insertion of Brazilian industry in global trade since 2000. It can be concluded that Brazil takes part in global value-added chains by its connection to other countries which use Brazilian supplies in their exports. Referring to products taking part in those global value-added chains, the most important ones are originated from natural resources such as mining and agriculture, amongst others. It should be emphasized that if the country pretends to participate more effectively in global value-added chains, it should stimulate more investments and participation in planning, creation and development of new products.