Qualificação para exportação realizada pelo Núcleo PEIEX Cascavel no setor cervejeiro: uma análise na perspectiva do objetivo do desenvolvimento sustentável 8 – meta 8.3

Abstract

Brazilian foreign trade is complex, and many companies are unaware of the necessary procedures to become exporters. In this context, export promotion and development programs are essential to increase competitiveness and promote business sustainability. Among these programs, the performance of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), through the Export Qualification Program (PEIEX), stands out. Thus, this study aims to analyze how the PEIEX program contributes to sustainable development, as established in target 8.3 of SDG 8, in companies in the brewing sector. This industry, which produces the main alcoholic beverage sold worldwide, has Brazil as the third largest beer producer in the world, with South America being the main destination for its exports. The applied research, of exploratory character and with a qualitative approach, was carried out through the application of the focus group method with extension technicians and interview with the PEIEX monitor and representatives of two qualified breweries, seeking to identify the benefits obtained by the participating companies. The survey results show that despite the challenges identified, such as excessive bureaucracy, logistical complexity, and low international demand, breweries participating in PEIEX reported significant benefits. Among the main gains are access to technical knowledge about exports, the improvement of internal processes and the creation of a culture focused on exports. These advances directly contribute to target 8.3 of SDG 8, which seeks to promote entrepreneurship and sustainable growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, strengthening the competitiveness of breweries in the global market.