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List of companies of Brazil

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Location of Brazil

Brazil is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. Brazil's economy is the world's ninth-largest by nominal GDP and seventh-largest by GDP (PPP) as of 2015.[1][2] A member of the BRICS group, Brazil until 2010 had one of the world's fastest growing major economies, with its economic reforms giving the country new international recognition and influence.[3] Brazil's national development bank plays an important role for the country's economic growth.[4] Brazil is a founding member of the United Nations, the G20, BRICS, Unasul, Mercosul, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States, CPLP, and the Latin Union. Brazil is a regional power in Latin America and a middle power in international affairs,[5] with some analysts identifying it as an emerging global power.[6] One of the world's major breadbaskets, Brazil has been the largest producer of coffee for the last 150 years.[7]

For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "Business entities in Brazil".

Largest firms

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See also: List of largest Brazilian companies

This list shows firms in the Fortune Global 500, which ranks firms by total revenues reported before January 31, 2025.[8] Only the top five firms (if available) are included as a sample.

Rank Image Name 2024 Revenues (USD $M) Employees Notes
99 Petrobras $102,409 46,730 Large petroleum refining firm in Rio de Janeiro. The company has been on the list for 22 years, peaking at 23 in 2012. A 18% drop in revenues has moved them down to 99th.
176 JBS S.A. $72,863 272,565 Massive meat processing concern with facilities around the world. JBS entered the list in 2010 and has rapidly risen to its current position of 191.
189 Banco Itaú Unibanco $68,455 95,702 Large financial conglomerate headquartered in São Paulo. The firm debuted on the list in 2014 at 138 and has risen on the list despite a 21% drop in revenues.
217 Banco do Brasil $63,322 86,220 One of the largest banks in Latin America, Banco do Brasil is headquartered in Brasília. While the firm has been on the F500 list for 23 years, it moved dramatically, almost dropping off the list in 2002 but climbing back to 88 in 2012.
252 Banco Bradesco $56,490 79,583 Large banking and financial services company with operations worldwide. The firm has experienced a significant drop in revenues in recent years, but rose 31% in 2017 to move back to 154 on the list.

Notable firms

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This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.

Notable companies
Status: P=Private, S=State; A=Active, D=Defunct
Name Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes Status
   
AES Eletropaulo Utilities Conventional electricity Barueri 1899 Electrical utility, (B3: ELPL3, ELPL5, ELPL6) P A
Agrale Consumer goods Commercial vehicles Caxias do Sul 1962 Bus, coach, tractor, truck & military vehicles P A
Airship do Brasil Industrials Aerospace São Paulo 2005 The only blimp manufacturer in Latin America P A
Algar Telecommunications Fixed line telecommunications Uberlândia 1954 Fixed-line & mobile P A
Alupar Utilities Conventional electricity São Paulo 2007 Power generation, transmission lines, wind farms P A
AmBev Consumer goods Brewers São Paulo 1999 Brewery, (B3: AMBV3, AMBV4) P A
Andrade Gutierrez Conglomerates - Belo Horizonte 1948 Construction and building materials, engineering (B3: ANDG3B, ANDG4B) P A
Aperam South America Basic materials Iron & steel Belo Horizonte 1944 Steel P A
Aracruz Celulose Basic materials Paper Aracruz 1972 Paper, merged into Fibria in 2009 P D
AstralSat Consumer services Broadcasting & entertainment São Paulo 2005 Satellite television P A
Avianca Brasil Consumer services Airlines São Paulo 1998 Airlines P D
Avibras Industrials Aerospace & defense São José dos Campos 1961 Missiles, rockets, military vehicles P A
Azul Brazilian Airlines Consumer services Airlines Barueri 2008 Low cost carrier P A
B2W Technology Internet Rio de Janeiro 2006 E-commerce, (B3: BTOW3) P A
B3 Financials Financial services São Paulo 1890 Stock exchange P A
Banco Bradesco Financials Banks Osasco 1943 Private bank, (B3: BBDC3, BBDC4) P A
Banco do Brasil Financials Banks Rio de Janeiro 1808 State controlled bank, (B3: BBAS11, BBAS12, BBAS3) S A
Banco Nossa Caixa Financials Banks São Paulo 1916 Bank, defunct 2008 P D
Banco Safra Financials Banks São Paulo 1955 Local bank P A
Banestes Financials Banks Vitória 1937 State bank, (B3: BEES3, BEES11) S A
Banrisul Financials Banks Porto Alegre 1928 Bank, (B3: BRSR3, BRSR5, BRSR6) P A
BM&F Bovespa Financials Investment services São Paulo 1890 Exchange, (B3: BVMF3) P A
Bob's Consumer services Restaurants & bars Rio de Janeiro 1952 Restaurants P A
Bradespar Financials Banks São Paulo 2000 Investment holding, (B3: BRAP3, BRAP4) P A
Brasil & Movimento Consumer goods Automobiles São Paulo 2000 Motorcycles & bicycles P A
Brasil Kirin Consumer goods Brewers Itu 1939 Brewery P D
Brasil Telecom Telecommunications Fixed line telecommunications Brasília 1998 Telecommunications, defunct 2009 P D
Braskem Basic materials Specialty chemicals São Paulo 2002 Petrochemicals, (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5) P A
BRF S.A. Consumer goods Food & beverages São Paulo 2009 Beverage and food P A
BTG Pactual Financials Financial services São Paulo 1983 Financial services P A
Caixa Econômica Federal Financials Banks Rio de Janeiro 1861 State bank S A
Caloi Consumer goods Recreational products São Paulo 1898 Bicycles P A
Carbuss Consumer goods Commercial vehicles Joinville 2017 Bus & coach P A
Casas Bahia Consumer services Specialty retailers São Caetano do Sul 1952 Furniture, home retail P A
CBC Industrials Defense São Paulo 1926 Ammunition P A
CCR S.A. Transportation Transportation services São Paulo 1945 Transportation, (B3: CCRO3) P A
Celesc Utilities Conventional electricity Florianópolis 1955 Electrical utility, (B3: CLSC3, CLSC5, CLSC6) P A
CEMIG Utilities Conventional electricity Belo Horizonte 1952 Electrical utility, (B3: CMIG3, CMIG4) P A
CESP Utilities Conventional electricity São Paulo 1966 Electrical utility, (B3: CESP3, CESP5, CESP6) P A
Chamonix Consumer goods Automobiles São Paulo 1987 Sports cars, replicas P A
CI&T Information technology software Campinas 1995 Agile software development, Infrastructure management, Mobile application development, User experience Software design P A
Cia. Hering Consumer goods Clothing & accessories Blumenau 1880 Apparel department stores, (B3: HGTX3) P A
Cielo Financials Investment services Barueri 1997 Financial transactions P A
Citrosuco Consumer goods Food & beverages Matão 2010 Orange juice, essential oil, limonene P A
Comil Consumer goods Commercial vehicles Erechim 1985 Bus and Coach P A
Comgás Utilities Gas distribution São Paulo 1872 Gas utility, subsidiary of Cosan (B3: CGAS3, CGAS5) P A
CPFL Utilities Conventional electricity Campinas 1912 Electrical utility, (B3: CPFE3) P A
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional Basic materials Iron & steel São Paulo 1941 Steel, (B3: CSNA3) P A
Copel Utilities Conventional electricity Curitiba 1954 Electrical utility, (B3: CPLE3, CPLE5, CPLE6) P A
Correios Industrials Delivery services Brasília 1663 Postal services S A
Cosan Conglomerates - São Paulo 1936 Energy, ethanol, fuel, logistics, (B3: CSAN3) P A
CTEEP Utilities Conventional electricity São Paulo 1999 Electrical utility, (B3: TRPL3, TRPL4) P A
Cyrela Brazil Realty Real estate Real estate holding & development São Paulo 1962 Real estate construction, (B3: CYRE3) P A
Dafra Motos Consumer goods Automobiles Manaus 2007 Motorcycles P A
D'Alegria Consumer goods Musical instruments Rio de Janeiro 2003 Electric guitars and basses P A
Del Vecchio Consumer goods Musical instruments São Paulo 1902 Classical and resonator guitars P A
Diagnosticos da America Health care Health care providers Barueri 2003 Clinical laboratory P A
Diler & Associados Consumer services Broadcasting & entertainments Rio de Janeiro 1988 Film production P A
Duratex Basic materials Paper São Paulo 1961 Wood and paper, (B3: DURA3, DURA4) P A
EBX Group Conglomerates - Rio de Janeiro 1984 Energy, mining, transportation P A
Eletrobras Furnas Utilities Conventional electricity Rio de Janeiro 1957 Electrical utility P A
Eletrobrás Utilities Conventional electricity Rio de Janeiro 1962 Electrical utility, (B3: ELET3, ELET5, ELET6) P A
Elo Financial Financial Services Barueri 2011 Credit card, debit card, and prepaid card issuing and network processing P A
Embraco Industrials Industrial machinery Joinville 1971 Refrigeration compressors & condensers P A
Embraer Industrials Aerospace & defense São Paulo 1969 Civil & military aircraft, (B3: EMBR3) P A
Embratel Telecommunications Fixed line telecommunications Rio de Janeiro 1965 Fixed-line & mobile, part of América Móvil, (B3: EBTP3, EBTP4) P A
EMGEPRON Industrials Shipbuilding Rio de Janeiro 1982 Naval shipbuilding, engineering, munitions, part of Brazilian Navy S A
Embrapa Consumer goods Farming & fishing Brasília 1972 Agricultural research S A
EMS Health care Pharmaceuticals Hortolândia 1950 Pharma P A
Estaleiro Atlântico Sul Industrials Shipbuilding Ipojuca 2005 FPSO, Oil tankers, Oil platforms, Platform supply vessels, Tugboats P A
Estrela Consumer goods Toys São Paulo 1937 Toys, (B3: ESTR3, ESTR4) P A
Eurofarma Health care Pharmaceuticals São Paulo 1972 Pharma P A
Extrafarma Consumer services Drug retailers Belém 1960 Drugstore chain, subsidiary of Ultrapar P A
Fabral Consumer goods Automobiles Palmas 2002 Off-road SUVs, defunct 2003 P D
Fibria Basic materials Paper São Paulo 2009 Pulp and Paper and lumber P A
Finta Consumer goods Clothing & accessories São Paulo 1987 Boots, balls, sport equipment and acessories P A
Forship Industrials Engineering & contracting services Rio de Janeiro 1998 Commissioning, O&M, C&M, Consultancy, HMSWeb P A
Gafisa Real estate Real estate holding & development São Paulo 1954 Real estate construction, (B3: GFSA3) P A
Garoto Consumer goods Food & beverages Vila Velha 1929 Chocolate P A
Gerdau Basic materials Iron & steel Porto Alegre 1901 Steel, (B3: GGBR3, GGBR4) P A
Giannini Consumer goods Musical instruments São Paulo 1900 Multiple instruments P A
Global Táxi Aéreo Consumer services Airlines São Paulo 1994 Charter Airlines P A
Gol Transportes Aéreos Consumer services Airlines São Paulo 2000 Airline, (B3: GOLL3, GOLL4) P A
GPA Consumer services Food retailers & wholesalers São Paulo 1948 Markets, owned by Groupe Casino (B3: PCAR3, PCAR4) P A
Grupo Abril Consumer services Broadcasting & entertainment São Paulo 1950 Publisher, television P A
Grupo Caoa Consumer goods Automobiles São Paulo 1979 Automotive P A
Grupo Folha Consumer services Publishing São Paulo 1921 Publisher P A
Grupo Positivo Conglomerates - Curitiba 1972 Publishing, technology, education, (B3: POSI3) P A
Habib's Consumer goods Restaurants & bars São Paulo 1988 Restaurants P A
Havaianas Consumer goods Clothing & accessories São Paulo 1962 Flip Flops, sandals, personal acessories P A
Helibras Industrials Aerospace & defense Itajubá 1978 Civil & military helicopters, subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters (Europe) P A
Hidden Pousadas Brazil Consumer services Travel & tourism Rio de Janeiro 2008 Brazilian tourism P A
Hypermarcas Health care Pharmaceuticals São Paulo 2001 Pharma P A
IGB Eletrônica Consumer goods Consumer electronics Manaus 1964 Electronics, (B3: IGBR3) P A
IMBEL Arms Industry Defense Piquete 1934 Firearms and munition P A
Infraero Industrials Heavy construction Brasília 1973 State-owned transportation infrastructure S A
Iochpe-Maxion Consumer goods Auto parts São Paulo 1918 Wheels, (B3: MYPK4, MYPK3) P A
Ipiranga Energy Oil & gas refining & marketing Porto Alegre 1937 Subsidiary of Ultrapar P A
Banco Itaú Unibanco Financials Banks São Paulo 2008 Bank, (B3: ITAUB3, ITAUB4) P A
Itaúsa Conglomerates - São Paulo 1966 Finance, health care, chemicals, (B3: ITSA3, ITSA4) P A
Itautec Technology Computer hardware São Paulo 1979 Computer Systems P A
JBS S.A. Consumer goods Food & beverages São Paulo 1953 Meat processing, (B3: JBSS3) P A
Klabin Basic materials Paper São Paulo 1899 Paper, (B3: KLBN3, KLBN4) P A
LATAM Brasil Consumer services Airlines São Paulo 1976 Airline, (B3: TAMM3, TAMM4) P A
Light Utilities Conventional electricity Rio de Janeiro 1904 Electrical utility, (B3: PCAR3, PCAR4) P A
Lojas Americanas Consumer services Diversified retailers Rio de Janeiro 1929 Retail, (B3: LAME3, LAME4) P A
Lojas Renner Consumer goods Clothing & accessories Porto Alegre 1912 Apparel department Store, (B3: LREN3) P A
Lojas Riachuelo Consumer goods Clothing & accessories Natal 1947 Apparel department stores P A
M. Dias Branco Consumer goods Food & beverages Eusébio 1936 Beverage and food P A
Máquina de Vendas Consumer services Diversified retailers São Paulo 2010 Retail P A
Marcopolo Consumer goods Commercial vehicles Caxias do Sul 1949 Bus and coach, (B3: POMO3, POMO4) P A
Marfrig Consumer goods Food & beverages São Paulo 2000 Food processing (MRFG3) P A
Mascarello Consumer goods Commercial vehicles Cascavel 2003 Bus & coach P A
Módulo Technology Software Rio de Janeiro 1985 Technology P A
Mondial Consumer goods Consumer electronics Barueri 1999 Cookware, small and medium appliances, power tools P A
Mover Participações Conglomerates - São Paulo 1939 Construction, real estate, oil & gas, (B3: CCIM3) P A
MRS Logística Transportation Delivery services Rio de Janeiro 1997 Logistics P A
MRV Engenharia Industrials Heavy construction Belo Horizonte 1979 Construction, (B3: MRVE3) P A
Mundial Industrials General industries São Paulo 1896 Tableware, cutlery, motors and fasteners P A
MWM International Motores Consumer goods Auto parts São Paulo 1953 Diesel engines manufacturing, subsidiary of Navistar International (USA) P A
Natura Consumer goods Personal products São Paulo 1969 Cosmetics, (B3: NATU3) P A
Neobus Consumer goods Commercial vehicles Caxias do Sul 1996 Bus and coach, subsidiary of Marcopolo P A
NET Telecommunications Fixed-line telecommunications São Paulo 1991 Internet, (B3: NETC3, NETC4) P A
Netshoes Technology Internet São Paulo 2000 E-commerce, footwear, sport goods P A
Nubank Financials Banks São Paulo 2013 Private bank P A
O Boticário Consumer goods Personal products São José dos Pinhais 1977 Personal care P A
Oi Telecommunications Fixed line telecommunications Rio de Janeiro 1998 Fixed-line & mobile P A
Oxiteno Basic materials Diversified chemicals São Paulo 1970 Chemicals, subsidiary of Ultrapar P A
Pantanal Linhas Aéreas Consumer services Airlines São Paulo 1990 Airline, defunct 2013 P D
Petrobras Energy Oil & gas exploration & production Rio de Janeiro 1953 Petroleum, (B3: PETR3, PETR4) P A
Porto Seguro Financials General insurance São Paulo 1945 Insurance P A
Puma Consumer goods Automobiles São Paulo 1963 Sports cars P A
Rainha Consumer goods Clothing & accessories São Paulo 1934 Sport shoes and related equipment P A
Raízen Energy Oil & gas refining & marketing São Paulo 2010 Bioethanol and fuel, joint venture of Cosan & Royal Dutch Shell (UK/Netherlands) P A
RecordTV Consumer services Broadcasting & entertainment São Paulo 1953 Television, part of Grupo Record P A
Organizações Globo Consumer services Broadcasting & entertainment Rio de Janeiro 1965 Television P A
Rede S.A. Financials Financial services Barueri 1996 Financial services, (B3: RDCD3) P A
RedeTV! Consumer services Broadcasting & entertainment Osasco 1999 Television P A
Rico Linhas Aéreas Consumer services Airlines Manaus 1996 Airline, defunct 2010 P D
Rio de Janeiro Metro Consumer services Airlines Rio de Janeiro 1979 (B3: OPRT3) P A
Rossi Residencial Real estate Real estate holding & development São Paulo 1992 Real estate construction, (B3: RSID3) P A
Rumo Logística Transportation Railroads Curitiba 1997 Railways, (B3: ALL11, ALL3, ALL4) P A
Sabesp Utilities Water São Paulo 1973 Water & waste management, (B3: SBSP3) P A
Serviço Federal de Processamento de Dados Technology Software Brasília 1964 State-owned IT services S A
SIATT Industrials Aerospace & defense São José dos Campos 2015 Missiles P A
SBT Consumer services Broadcasting & entertainment São Paulo 1981 Television P A
SulAmérica Financials General insurance Rio de Janeiro 1895 Insurance P A
Suzano Papel e Celulose Basic materials Paper Salvador 1924 Pulp and paper and lumber P A
TAC Consumer goods Automobiles Joinville 2004 SUVs P A
Tagima Consumer goods Musical instruments São Paulo 1986 Electric, acoustic, and classical guitars and basses P A
Taurus Industrials Defense Porto Alegre 1939 Firearms, (B3: FJTA3, FJTA4) P A
Tectoy Consumer goods Toys São Paulo 1987 Toys P A
Telequartz Basic materials General mining Rio de Janeiro 1926 Mining P A
Tonante Consumer goods Musical instruments São Paulo 1954 Electric and acoustic guitars P A
Total Linhas Aéreas Consumer services Airlines Belo Horizonte 1988 Airline P A
Tramontina Consumer goods Nondurable household products Carlos Barbosa 1911 Tableware, cookware, pressure cookers, kitchen tools and accessories P A
TRIP Linhas Aéreas Consumer services Airlines São Paulo 1998 Airline, defunct 2014 P D
Troller Veículos Especiais Consumer goods Automobiles Horizonte 1995 SUVs, defunct 2021 P D
TV Cultura Consumer services Broadcasting & entertainment São Paulo 1960 Television P A
Ultragaz Utilities Gas distribution São Paulo 1937 Gas utility, subsidiary of Ultrapar P A
Ultrapar Conglomerates - São Paulo 1937 Chemicals, drugstores, fuel, logistics (B3: UGPA3, UGPA4) P A
Universo Online Telecommunications Fixed-line telecommunications São Paulo 1996 Internet service provider, (B3: UOLL3, UOLL4) P A
Usiminas Basic materials Iron & steel Belo Horizonte 1956 Steel, (B3: USIM3, USIM5, USIM6) P A
Vale Basic materials General mining Rio de Janeiro 1942 Mining, (B3: VALE3, VALE5) P A
Varig Consumer services Airlines Porto Alegre 1927 Airline, defunct 2006 P D
Vibra Energia Energy Oil & gas exploration & production Rio de Janeiro 1971 Fuel, biofuel P A
Vigor S.A. Consumer goods Food & beverages Anta Gorda 1917 Dairy, part of Grupo Lala (Mexico) P A
Vivo Telecommunications Fixed line telecommunications São Paulo 1993 Fixed-line & mobile, subsidiary of Telefónica (Spain), (B3: VIVO3, VIVO4) P A
Votorantim Conglomerates - São Paulo 1918 Financials, energy, paper, (B3: VCPA3, VCPA4) P A
WebJet Linhas Aéreas Consumer services Airlines Rio de Janeiro 2005 Airline, defunct 2012 P D
WEG Industries Industrials Electrical equipment Jaraguá do Sul 1961 Electric motors, generators, switchgears, transformers, industrial automation, wind and steam turbines (B3: WEGE3) P A
Wilson, Sons Industrials Transportation services Rio de Janeiro 1837 Port Terminals, towage, logistics, shipping Agency, offshore, and shipyards P A
XMobots Industrials Aerospace & defense São Paulo 2007 Unmanned systems P A
XP Inc. Financials Financial services São Paulo 2001 Financial services P A

References

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