Recife is one of Brazil's prime business centers, due to the fact that it has two ports. One is located in the town itself, and the other, the port of Suape, is located about 40km away. Just to the south of Recife is the region's main industrial area, where you can find the following industries:

• Beer canning
• Beer brewing
• Automotive electronics
• Tube manufacturing
• Chocolate manufacturing
• Food Industry
• Textiles
• Automotive
• Aluminum

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