Câmara de Comércio Árabe-Brasileira

What Câmara de Comércio Árabe-Brasileira does

The Câmara de Comércio Árabe-Brasileira (CCAB) is a non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 1951 in São Paulo, Brazil, recognized as the sole legitimate representative in Brazil of the commercial interests of the League of Arab States. The organization facilitates bilateral trade between Brazil and the 22 Arab League countries through a portfolio of interconnected services: document certification (including Certificates of Origin, Halal certificates, and commercial invoices for Arab importers), international consulting (market studies, feasibility analyses, customs regulation), Arabic-Portuguese translation, trade mission organization, and matchmaking between Brazilian exporters and Arab importers. CCAB operates an annual membership program offering over 20 benefits to 1,000+ member companies and is ISO 9001 certified.

CCAB's underlying technology includes the Ellos Easy Trade blockchain-based digital platform for paperless export document submission to Jordanian customs, alongside a digital Certificate of Origin issuance system with QR code authentication and electronic signature, supplemented by physical holographic authentication labels. The Chamber generates revenue through six streams: annual membership subscriptions (recurring), per-document certification fees (transactional), international consulting engagements (professional services), event venue rental at its 2,000+ square meter Avenida Paulista headquarters, Arabic translation services, and trade mission organization. CCAB distributes services through five physical offices in São Paulo (headquarters), Itajaí, Brasília, Dubai, and Cairo, and supports sub-brands including the ANBA news agency, CCAB Lab innovation hub, and Halal do Brasil initiative. Named enterprise members span agriculture (Aurora, Citrosuco, Cooperativa Lar, Agra), financial services (Banco ABC), aviation (Qatar Airways), and meat processing (Bedaya for Meat Processing).

Name

Câmara de Comércio Árabe-Brasileira

Legal name

Câmara de Comércio Árabe-Brasileira

Website

https://ccab.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Câmara de Comércio Árabe-Brasileira (CCAB) is a São Paulo-based non-profit chamber of commerce, founded in 1951, that certifies export documents and provides consulting, matchmaking, and translation services to facilitate trade between Brazilian exporters and the 22 Arab League countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Facilitation Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Consulting & Brokerage Outsourcing (Managed Brokerage, Brokerage Operations) (TLACAFAI)

Keywords

• Trade certification services
• Chamber of commerce
• Export documentation
• International business consulting
• Bilateral trade facilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership program offering over 20 benefits including discounts on certification, consulting, and event venue rental services.
2. Document Certification: Certification of export documents including Certificates of Origin, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, health certificates, Halal certificates, and other trade documents for Arab countries. Charges per document with member discounts available.
3. International Consulting Services: Market studies, feasibility analyses, customs regulation consulting, logistics studies, product acceptance research, and positioning strategy services for the Arab market.
4. Event Venue Rental: Rental of event spaces including auditorium (180 seats), meeting rooms, and event halls at the Chamber's headquarters on Avenida Paulista.
5. Arabic Translation Services: Certified translation services between Arabic and Portuguese for business documents, promotional materials, and other corporate content.
6. Trade Mission Services: On-site business schedule and trade mission organization including technical visits, B2B meetings, and stakeholder connections in target Arab markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Câmara de Comércio Árabe-Brasileira (CCAB) is a non-profit chamber of commerce that authenticates export documents for trade between Brazil and the 22 Arab League countries, issues Certificates of Origin through its blockchain-enabled Ellos platform, and provides international consulting, market studies, matchmaking, and trade mission services. It also runs a membership program that grants discounts on certification, consulting, and event venue rental, and operates a startup-focused innovation hub (CCAB Lab) and a Halal export initiative.

Product overview

The Câmara de Comércio Árabe-Brasileira (CCAB) operates as a chamber of commerce offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered on facilitating trade between Brazil and the 22 Arab League countries. The core offerings include: document certification services (physical and digital via the Ellos platform), international consulting (market research, feasibility studies, customs regulation), and membership programs. Key digital platforms include Ellos for digital Certificate of Origin issuance with QR Code authentication, and the newer Ellos Easy Trade system using Blockchain for Jordan-bound exports. Additional services encompass event venue rental at their São Paulo headquarters, Arabic-Portuguese translation, matchmaking between businesses, and the CCAB Lab innovation hub for startup internationalization. The organization also runs committees (Wahi for women's entrepreneurship, Casa Árabe for cultural exchange, CCAB Social, Governance and Compliance), an initiative called Halal do Brasil for Muslim market certification support, and organizes major events including the biennial Economic Forum and the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CCAB Lab: Innovation hub for startup internationalization connecting Brazilian and Arab innovation ecosystems
• ANBA (Ágência de Notícias da Câmara Árabe)
• Ellos Easy Trade
• Halal do Brasil
• Wahi
• Casa Árabe
• CCAB Social
• Fórum Econômico Brasil & Países Árabes
• Global Halal Brazil Business Forum

Products and services

• CCAB Membership (Associação) Annual membership program that grants companies access to more than 20 benefits, including discounts on certification, consulting, and event venue rental, plus access to business matchmaking and networking with the Chamber's Arab-Brazilian network.
• Document Certification (Certificação de Documentos) Authentication of export documents for Arab League countries and general commercial documents, including Certificates of Origin, commercial invoices, health certificates, and Halal certificates, with per-document fees and member discounts.
• Ellos Easy Trade Digital Platform Blockchain-based digital platform that enables exporters to issue Certificates of Origin online, transmit export documents electronically to Jordanian customs and regulators, and verify authenticity via QR Code and electronic signature, eliminating the need for paper documents.
• International Consulting (Consultoria Internacional) Custom consulting engagements for companies targeting Arab markets, including market studies, priority markets analysis, export feasibility, customs regulation, logistics studies, product acceptance research, and positioning strategy.
• International Matchmaking (Matchmaking Internacional) Matchmaking service that connects Brazilian and Arab companies with potential partners through organized executive meetings and introductions to qualified contacts in both regions.
• Event Venue Rental (Espaço Eventos) Rental of premium event facilities at the Chamber's headquarters on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo, including a 180-seat auditorium, foyer, meeting rooms, and an exclusive kitchen, totaling over 2,000 square meters.
• CCAB Lab Startup Internationalization Program Innovation program launched in 2021 that connects Brazilian technology startups with the Arab innovation ecosystem through ecosystem mapping, market awareness, and the CCAB Innovation Committee to support internationalization into Arab markets.
• Arabic-Portuguese Translation Service Certified Arabic to Portuguese and Portuguese to Arabic translation services for business documents, business cards, portfolios, promotional materials, and video content.
• Halal do Brasil Export Initiative Initiative that supports Brazilian companies in exporting to Muslim markets through training, Halal certification facilitation, commercial promotion, matchmaking, and Halal-sector business development, working with associated Halal certifiers such as CDIAL Halal, SIIL Halal, FAMBRAS, and Alimentos Halal Brasil.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ document certifications in 40 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Open Innovation BR - Arab CountriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity collaboration between Brazilian Open Innovation ecosystem and Arab Countries innovation ecosystem, working to connect innovation hubs and facilitate cross-border startup internationalization between the two regions.
• AIM CongresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AIM Congress supporting CCAB Lab's innovation ecosystem mission, connecting Brazilian startups with Arab innovation ecosystems through joint programs and initiatives.
• Alimentos Halal BrasilminorOthersHalal certification entity associated with the Chamber, issuing Halal certificates for food products. Contact: Nasereddin Khazraji. One of several Chamber-associated Halal certification bodies.
• FAMBRAS - Federação das Associações Muçulmanas do BrasilminorOthersHalal certification entity associated with the Chamber, part of the network of recognized Halal certification bodies that work with the Arab Brazilian Chamber for product certification.
• SIIL HALAL - Serviços de Inspeção IslâmicaminorOthersIslamic inspection services company providing Halal certification, associated with the Chamber's network of recognized certification bodies.
• CDIAL HALAL - Autoridade de CertificaçãominorOthersHalal certification authority associated with the Chamber, providing Halal certification services for Brazilian exporters to Arab markets.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Dubai Chamber of Commerce: UAE-based chamber providing member services, trade documentation, matchmaking, and international office network. Comparable institution with CCAB having a colocated Dubai office; serves the same Arab-Brazil trade corridor from the Gulf side.
• Câmara de Comércio Árabe-Americana (National US Arab Chamber): US-Arab bilateral chamber offering consulting, matchmaking, certification assistance, and Arab League relationship services from the Americas. Comparable bilateral trade focus but operates from the US rather than Brazil.

Direct peers

• Câmara de Comércio Brasil-China: Brazil-China bilateral chamber of commerce offering similar membership, certification, matchmaking, and trade mission services between Brazil and China. Directly comparable as a peer bilateral trade chamber operating in Brazil with an analogous service mix.
• Câmara Americana de Comércio (AmCham Brasil): Long-established bilateral chamber connecting Brazil and the United States, providing membership programs, trade documentation assistance, events, executive education, and advocacy. Comparable scale and service breadth to CCAB.
• Câmara de Comércio França-Brasil (CCFB): Bilateral Franco-Brazilian chamber offering membership, trade promotion, consulting, and cultural-economic exchange services. Comparable chamber model serving Brazil-France bilateral trade flows.
• EuroCham Brasil: European-Brazilian chamber of commerce providing membership-based trade facilitation, advocacy, events, and consulting. Comparable breadth of services and non-profit bilateral structure to CCAB.
• Câmara Ítalo-Brasileira de Comércio, Indústria e Artesanato: Brazil-Italy bilateral chamber offering certification, membership, consulting, and matchmaking services. Directly comparable member-based B2B trade facilitation structure serving a bilateral corridor.
• Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Japão: Brazil-Japan bilateral chamber offering trade facilitation services, certification, and member programs. Comparable size, structure, and Brazil-rooted bilateral trade mission.

Broad incumbents

• Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC): Umbrella body for Gulf Cooperation Council chambers coordinating trade policy, certification standards, and commercial events across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. Comparable chamber-of-chambers model serving many of the same Arab countries CCAB connects with.
• APEX Brasil (Agência Brasileira de Promoção de Exportações e Investimentos): Brazilian federal trade promotion agency supporting Brazilian exporters in international markets, including Arab countries. Overlaps with CCAB on trade promotion, matchmaking, and consulting but at a national/governmental scale rather than bilateral/chamber scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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