In 2023, Brazil’s number one most exported product was soybean. This agricultural product contributed roughly ** billion U.S. dollars to the Brazilian total export value. At around **** billion dollars, crude petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals were the second-most exported product group in Brazil. It was followed by iron ore that made up approximately **** billion dollars of the exported value for this South American country. Brazil’s leading trade partners Brazil’s leading trade partners in 2023 were spread across four continents – North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. China was by far the main trade partner of Brazil, both in terms of import and export, exceeding a total trade value of 150 billion U.S. dollars. The distribution, however, was rather uneven, as the export value exceeded the import value significantly. In the case of the United States, this distribution was more balanced, as Brazil only imported slightly more than it exported. Except for Brazil’s economic recession in the mid-2010s, the total value of U.S. trade in goods with Brazil has remained strong and improved continuously over the last 20 years. Brazil’s trade balance and GDP When looking at the trade balance of goods in Brazil over the past decade, the South American country only registered a trade deficit (negative trade balance) in 2013 and 2014. The remaining years, albeit showing fluctuations, the nation generated a trade surplus (positive trade balance). In addition to a stable trade balance, Brazil is the country with the highest gross domestic product in Latin America and the Caribbean, further demonstrating its economic strength.

Top five destination countries for Brazil’s meat exports in H1 2025 ranked by number of shipments; includes total shipment weight in million tons (Mt).

Brazil's total Exports in 2024 were valued at US$337.04 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Brazil's main export partners were: China, the United States and Argentina. The top three export commodities were: Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products; Oil seed, oleagic fruits, grain, seed, fruits and Ores slag and ash. Total Imports were valued at US$277.55 Billion. In 2024, Brazil had a trade surplus of US$59.49 Billion.

Exports in Brazil increased to 30530.77 USD Million in September from 29861.14 USD Million in August of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2024, imports of beauty and personal care products from Brazil surpassed exports, leading to a negative trade balance. That year, the South American giant exported cosmetics and hygiene products worth over ****million U.S. dollars to international markets, a decrease compared to the previous year. Before 2020, however, Brazil recorded trade deficits in the market. Some of the most important product segments for the Brazilian beauty and personal care market included skincare products, sunscreen, and bronzers, as well as hair care.

Monthly export value of Brazil in H1 2025 with key policies/shifts. Months with locked values are omitted.

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Brazil Exports to United States was US$40.92 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Brazil Exports to United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

Brazil Exports: FOB: Daily Average: Primary Products data was reported at 479.081 USD mn in 30 Jun 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 574.524 USD mn for 23 Jun 2019. Brazil Exports: FOB: Daily Average: Primary Products data is updated daily, averaging 316.101 USD mn from Jan 2003 (Median) to 30 Jun 2019, with 954 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 888.106 USD mn in 04 Nov 2018 and a record low of 1.120 USD mn in 31 Dec 2012. Brazil Exports: FOB: Daily Average: Primary Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table BR.JAA002: Exports: by Main Sectors. *The weekly data is considered preliminary data. To find the final version you may go to: + Foreign Trade + Foreign Trade: Monthly According to Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC), these data began to be published with weekly frequency in July 2012. In some weeks the data are not available because the week is very short and there is insufficient data. Commodity is a term from English language (plural commodities), which means merchandise. It is used in commercial transactions of products as primary on commodity exchanges. The term is used to refer to products based on raw or small degree of industrialization, nearly uniform quality, produced in large quantities and by different producers. These products 'in natura', cultivated or mineral extraction, can be stored for a certain period without significant loss of quality. Having quotation and global marketability, using commodity exchanges. *Os dados semanais são considerado preliminares. De acordo com o Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio Exterior (MDIC), estes dados começaram a serem divulgados em frequência semanal em Julho de 2012. Em algumas semanas não há dados porque a semana é considerada curta e neste caso não há dados suficientes. Commodity é um termo de língua inglesa (plural commodities), que significa mercadoria. É utilizado nas transações comerciais de produtos de origem primária nas bolsas de mercadorias. O termo é usado como referência aos produtos de base em estado bruto (matérias-primas) ou com pequeno grau de industrialização, de qualidade quase uniforme, produzidos em grandes quantidades e por diferentes produtores. Estes produtos 'in natura', cultivados ou de extração mineral, podem ser estocados por determinado período sem perda significativa de qualidade. Possuem cotação e negociabilidade globais, utilizando bolsas de mercadorias.

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Brazil and the United States have enjoyed a long trading relationship. In the first half of 2025, Brazil's main exports to the U.S. were crude petroleum oils and iron or steel products, accounting for **** billion and **** billion U.S. dollars, respectively.

Brazil Exports: FOB: Daily Average: Principal Products: Shoe and Leather data was reported at 7.588 USD mn in 30 Jun 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.436 USD mn for 23 Jun 2019. Brazil Exports: FOB: Daily Average: Principal Products: Shoe and Leather data is updated daily, averaging 13.853 USD mn from Jan 2003 (Median) to 30 Jun 2019, with 954 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.184 USD mn in 03 Feb 2008 and a record low of 2.138 USD mn in 31 May 2018. Brazil Exports: FOB: Daily Average: Principal Products: Shoe and Leather data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Foreign Trade – Table BR.JAA002: Exports: by Main Sectors. *The weekly data is considered preliminary data. To find the final version you may go to: + Foreign Trade + Foreign Trade: Monthly According to Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC), these data began to be published with weekly frequency in July 2012. In some weeks the data are not available because the week is very short and there is insufficient data. Commodity is a term from English language (plural commodities), which means merchandise. It is used in commercial transactions of products as primary on commodity exchanges. The term is used to refer to products based on raw or small degree of industrialization, nearly uniform quality, produced in large quantities and by different producers. These products 'in natura', cultivated or mineral extraction, can be stored for a certain period without significant loss of quality. Having quotation and global marketability, using commodity exchanges. *Os dados semanais são considerado preliminares. De acordo com o Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio Exterior (MDIC), estes dados começaram a serem divulgados em frequência semanal em Julho de 2012. Em algumas semanas não há dados porque a semana é considerada curta e neste caso não há dados suficientes. Commodity é um termo de língua inglesa (plural commodities), que significa mercadoria. É utilizado nas transações comerciais de produtos de origem primária nas bolsas de mercadorias. O termo é usado como referência aos produtos de base em estado bruto (matérias-primas) ou com pequeno grau de industrialização, de qualidade quase uniforme, produzidos em grandes quantidades e por diferentes produtores. Estes produtos 'in natura', cultivados ou de extração mineral, podem ser estocados por determinado período sem perda significativa de qualidade. Possuem cotação e negociabilidade globais, utilizando bolsas de mercadorias.

Top five destination markets for Brazil’s ores, slag, and ash exports in H1 2025 ranked by export value.

Brazil's total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$277.55 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Brazil's main import partners were: China, the United States and Germany. The top three import commodities were: Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers; Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products and Electrical, electronic equipment. Total Exports were valued at US$337.04 Billion. In 2024, Brazil had a trade surplus of US$59.49 Billion.

In 2024, Spain was the main country of origin for Brazilian imports of hair care products, accounting for around *** million U.S. dollars in transactions. Mexico followed as the second most important import partner for hair products, with Brazil importing around 8.9 million U.S. dollars in products.

In 2024, the leading segment of Brazilian beauty and personal care product imports was fragrances, with a trade value of ***** million U.S. dollars. Regarding exports, the main cosmetic segments in Brazil were hair care products and soap, with trade values of *** million and ******million U.S. dollars, respectively.

In 2019, the most handled product category by export throughput in Brazil were uncategorized products, with an annual export cargo volume of approximately ***** million metric tons. The category was followed by soybeans with **** million metric tons of export throughput.

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Fuel oil derivates and fertilizers were the leading product categories handled in Brazilian ports based on import cargo volume in 2019. This year, the most handled product category by import throughput was fuel oil derivates, with an annual import cargo volume of approximately **** million metric tons, followed by fertilizers with **** million metric tons of import throughput. Soybean was the main product handled in Brazilian ports based on export cargo volume.