Product Space Study in the State of Alagoas

Trade plays a central role as one of the channels of interaction between countries for the constant exchange of information. Understand how market works can lead a region to constant growth. To do so, it is essential to understand how products produced by a country relate. Considering this, the Product Space can show us, through a network, if it is possible to industries produce new products from those already produced by them. This dissertation seeks to understand the market basket of Alagoas for over twenty years (1997-2019) and identify opportunities for growth through the Alagoas export network. After analyzing the Product Space, we can conclude that Alagoas is not totally isolated in the network. The state has the possibility to grow and migrate tomore sophisticated products, being able to reach more than 50 new products for export. With the implementation or renewal of public policies coupled with private partnerships, new industries will be attracted and, consequently, will cause the state to grow.