Abstract
This research study presents a strategic assessment of the Brazilian bioethanol investment factors. The main focus is to identify the major success factors when investing in the Brazilian bioethanol industry. Detailed information is included for demand and supply factors, including domestic and export markets. The competitive structure of this market is analyzed, with details of all major market participants and the most important differentiation factors.
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Brazilian Bioethanol Market Overview and Definitions
2 DEMAND ANALYSIS
- Important Demand Considerations
- Overview
- Domestic Market
- Domestic Logistics
- Distributors
- Export Market
- Overview
- Export Logistics
3 SUPPLY ANALYSIS
- Competitive Structure and Dynamics
- Overview
- Major Market Participants
- Differentiation Factors
4 CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR INVESTING IN THE BRAZILIAN BIOETHANOL INDUSTRY
- Factor Identification
- Overview
- Land Price and Productivity
- Distance to the Mill
- Logistics Infrastructure
- Workforce Availability and Control of the Relationships with the Agricultural Fund
- Regulatory Environment
- Climate and Irrigation

