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.