Bahia, Brazil has strong economic growth potential from key sectors such as agriculture, mining, chemicals and automotive. The state has the 5th largest GDP in Brazil and is attracting major foreign and domestic investments across industries due to its strategic location, natural resources, and infrastructure development projects including ports, railroads, hospitals and a metro system. Bahia is already a significant producer of minerals and has opportunities for further agricultural development and processing of commodities like sugar, grapes, aquaculture and dairy. Its portfolio of infrastructure projects aims to better integrate the state's economy and connect it to national and international markets.