Fabio Ferraresi
Fabio Ferraresi

With 25,000 units shipped in January 2021, exports of vehicles grow 21.9 % compared with January 2020 and 24.2% compared with December 2020.  The volume surprised ANFAVEA, which was expecting worse numbers because of the effects of the pandemic in the South American Countries, traditional destinations for Brazilian vehicle exports.

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PSR Analysis: This result is positive compared to our initial forecast of a slow recovery of South American countries. On the other hand, the production in countries such as Argentina and Colombia has been affected by a shortage of raw materials, creating an opportunity for imports from Brazil in these countries, even with lower demand.    PSR

Fabio Ferraresi is Director, Business Development-South America, for Power Systems Research.

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Fabio Ferraresi
Fabio Ferraresi is Managing Director, South America at Power Systems Research, where he leads regional market intelligence, consulting activities, and business development across multiple equipment segments. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of São Paulo (USP) and an MBA in Business Management from FGV and Ohio University. Fabio also holds Six Sigma Black Belt, CMQ-OE and CQE certifications from the American Society for Quality. Prior to joining PSR in 2014, Fabio spent 13 years at Eaton Corporation in Brazil and China, where he held leadership roles including supplier development manager, supply chain manager, factory manager, and quality manager. His experience spans the automotive and industrial sectors across South America and Asia. He also serves as director at Grupo Engenho, a consulting firm focused on operational excellence and business transformation and volunteers on key committees of SAE Brazil and AEA, nonprofit organizations that support the development of policies related to the products PSR covers.