The figures released by Abinee (Brazilian Electrical and Electronic Industry Association) show that Brazilian imports of home appliances are expected to decline 11% in 2015, decreasing from 1,884 million dollars in 2014 to 1,670 million in 2015. The decline in exports should be lower, reaching -6%. Exports decrease from 290 million dollars in 2014 to 273 million in 2015. As for the components, the imports – according to the forecasts – will drop by 19% (23,800 million dollars in 2014 vs. 19,185 million in 2015). The exports of components, however, are expected to decline by 4% (2,880 million dollars in 2014 vs. 2,772 million in 2015).
