Foxconn, Apple’s largest hardware production partner for many years, increases its production capacity in various countries to remove iPhone production only from being dependent on China. Asian countries such as India and Vietnam were the first examples of this expansion, while Brazil became the most important link of this chain in Latin America. Recent developments clearly reveal that production in this country has become a regular activity not only experimental, but also a regular activity. The expression “Montagem No Brasil – Indústria Brasileira ında in the iPhone 16e boxes offered for sale in Brazil is officially documented that the devices are completely mounted in local facilities.
This statement not only strengthens Apple’s existence in Brazil; It also reflects its loyalty to the local market. The assembly process is carried out at Foxconn’s facility in Jundiaí city in São Paulo.
Transferring iPhone 16e production to Brazil is an important strategic choice
The iPhone 16e models includes the A3409 model number and MD1R4BR/A product code. These numbers directly demonstrate that the device is of Brazilian origin. All these details indicate that Apple makes production operations more permanent in the region.
Foxconn’s production history in Brazil is actually a few years ago. Since the iPhone SE 2020, the company has been assembling different iPhone series in this country. Standard iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15 and the latest iPhone 16 series are among the parts of this production chain.
Nevertheless, the iPhone 16E’s local production points to a more comprehensive production plan, unlike previous models. This reveals that Apple intends to provide Brazil -based production for a wider range of products, not only for certain models. Avoiding import taxes, especially, draws attention as one of the main economic motivations behind this decision.
It offers an advantageous market for Apple with low import tax on top segment devices such as Brazil, iPhone. This ratio is quite competitive compared to other Latin American countries. In addition, a more balanced structure is obtained in the shelf prices of Apple products in Brazil.
In addition, thanks to local production, the time and cost of logistics processes decreases. Apple, products directly from the domestic factory by distributing speed and flexibility in the supply chain. This provides serious relief both on the retail side and in service processes.
Apple’s approach to Brazil is benefited not only in terms of production, but also in terms of faster adaptation to regional regulations. Production policies compatible with local laws become an important element that increases Apple’s permanence in this market. The company thus achieves an advantageous position both commercially and administratively.
On the other hand, Apple’s diversification of the global supply chain is not limited to Brazil. Increasing production activities in countries such as India and Vietnam is considered as a reflection of Apple’s approach to distributing geographical risks. The strategy of non -keeping the supply chain connected to a single country has gained even more important since PANDEM.