The document summarizes key economic data for the Brazilian state of Ceará, including: 1) Ceará's development agency ADECE works to attract investment and create conditions for economic competitiveness across industry, commerce, services, agrobusiness, mining and energy. 2) Major projects bringing investment to Ceará include an offshore industrial port, refinery, steel mill, and thermoelectric plant. 3) Ceará's competitive advantages include its infrastructure like ports and roads, as well as qualified labor and recognition as an industrial region. 4) Leading exports include cashew nuts, shoes, leather goods, and fruits. Poultry and irrigated fruits are major agricultural products