Uma breve análise da evolução do comércio exterior nordestino, no período de 2000 a 2016.

Abstract

The general objective of the present study was to analyze the evolution of Northeastern foreign trade, from 2000 to 2016. The methodology used in the preparation of this work was a quantitative, exploratory, descriptive and bibliographic research, based on information made available by the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC), on the website of the Secretary of Foreign Trade (SECEX). Data were also collected from the Foreign Trade Information Analysis System (ALICE Web System) and the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). It was verified that, in the Northeast region, manufactured products were the most exported and imported during the analyzed period. The Northeast's share of Brazilian exports declined gradually, while imports increased. Among the Northeastern states, Bahia presented itself as the largest exporter and importer, with large participation in the total values of the region. It was noted that exports to the European Union (EU), Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), ALADI (Exclusive MERCOSUR) and Asia (Middle East Exclusive) blocks suffered variations during the period studied, the European Union (EU). Imports increased during the period, especially those coming from the Asian bloc (excluding the Middle East). It was found that the Northeast, in general, expanded its trade relations and imported more than it exported.