Commercial representation · Market entry

Your gateway to Latin America.

Actun International Business is the on-the-ground sales partner for industries worldwide that want to sell into Latin American markets — without building a local operation first.

35+ yrsCombined int'l trade
3Working languages
650MConsumers in region
EQUIRECTANGULAR · WGS 84 ACTUN · LATAM GATEWAY CHART · 2026
From Europe, Asia & North America Into Brazil · Mexico · Colombia · Chile · Peru · Argentina EN · ES · PT negotiation
Why Latin America

A region that rewards presence — and punishes distance.

Latin America is one of the world's most promising consumer and industrial markets. But it is not one market: it is 20+ countries, each with its own import regime, distribution culture and way of doing business. Companies that try to sell from a distance stall. Companies with a trusted local partner grow.

01

Complex import & customs regimesTariffs, certifications and documentation differ country by country — and change often.

02

Relationship-driven buying cultureDeals here are built on trust, presence and language — not on cold emails.

03

Fragmented distribution channelsThe right distributor in Mexico is rarely the right one in Brazil or Chile.

04

Logistics & payment riskCurrency volatility and long lead times demand experienced local follow-up.

What we do

One partner, full route to market.

We act as your commercial team in the region — from the first market study to the recurring purchase order.

Flagship service

Commercial representation in Latin America

We become your sales force in the region: prospecting buyers, negotiating in their language, closing deals under your brand and your commercial policy.

  • Qualified prospecting of distributors, importers and key accounts
  • Trilingual negotiation — English, Spanish, Portuguese
  • Trade fair representation — Movelsul, Abimad, FIMAR, Interzum
  • Account management and repeat-order development
Intelligence

Market research & entry strategy

Country prioritization, pricing benchmarks, competitor mapping and channel analysis — so you enter the right market, the right way.

Operations

Export & order tracking

Documentary, logistics and financial follow-up of every shipment, from proforma invoice to delivery confirmation.

Planning

Commercial planning

Tailored sales targets, channel strategy and growth roadmaps for each Latin American market you enter.

How we work

From first call to first container.

STEP 01

Assess

We study your product, pricing and capacity, and map which Latin American markets offer real, near-term demand.

STEP 02

Plan

Together we define target countries, channels, commercial conditions and a realistic sales plan.

STEP 03

Represent

We open doors: prospecting, meetings, samples, negotiations — acting as your local commercial team.

STEP 04

Grow

We manage accounts, track every order end-to-end and turn first deals into recurring business.

Where we operate

Six anchor markets. One region.

We prioritize the economies that concentrate most of Latin America's import demand — and extend into neighboring markets as your business grows.

15°S · 47°WBrazil

The region's largest economy and our home base — deep local network and full regulatory fluency.

19°N · 99°WMexico

Manufacturing powerhouse and gateway to North American supply chains.

4°N · 74°WColombia

Fast-growing consumer market and strategic Andean hub.

33°S · 70°WChile

The region's most open trade regime, with FTAs across the globe.

12°S · 77°WPeru

Expanding middle class and strong appetite for imported industrial goods.

34°S · 58°WArgentina

Major market with renewed opening to international trade.

Who you'll work with

Two founders. One gateway.

Actun was founded by two veterans of Brazilian export industry — combining 35+ years of international sales leadership, established relationships with premier retailers across Latin America, and a permanent presence at the region's foremost industry expos.

CO-FOUNDER · BRAZIL

CARLOS NEVES
International
Business Director

Carlos Neves

16 years dedicated to international markets — including 11 years as International Sales Manager and 3 years as Head of Sales at one of Brazil's leading furniture conglomerates. Specialist in opening markets, building distributor networks and trilingual negotiation.

PT — Native EN — Fluent ES — Fluent
CO-FOUNDER · BRAZIL

RODRIGO BENINI
International
Sales Director

Rodrigo Benini

Managing Partner and International Sales Director of Pozza and BRV since 2005, Rodrigo leads a consortium of furniture companies based in southern Brazil, manufacturing interior furniture for fiercely competitive global markets.

20+ yrs export industry Manufacturing leadership
MISSION

Facilitating connections between global suppliers and premier importers in Latin America.

VISION

Becoming a pivotal resource for exporters and importers, fostering the growth of international business.

VALUES

Agility · Ethics · Commitment · Loyalty.

Start here

Let's map your route into Latin America.

Tell us about your product and your goals. In a first conversation — free of charge — we'll give you an honest read on where your real opportunities are in the region.

Book a market conversation

Email
sales@actun.com.br
WhatsApp
+55 11 99999-9999 — EN · ES · PT
Meet us in person
Movelsul · Abimad · FIMAR · Interzum