Brazil Main Trading Partners 2017 – China Top Brazilian Trade Partner

22 March 2018
Brazil Trade Data

Brazil’s imports valued at USD 150 billion in 2017, which rose from 2016’s 137 billion. And Brazil’s exports valued at USD 217 billion in 2017, which increased from USD 185 billion in 2016. This means, the country recorded trade surplus of 67 billion in 2017 as its exports were higher than its imports. Brazil has played a major role in the global market during past few years. It is being an emerging economy and still developing economically. Export Genius report on Brazil trade data shows that Brazil’s main trading partners are China, the United States of America and Argentina.


Largest Import Partners of Brazil


According to Brazil import data, the country purchased goods maximum from China, which recorded 18.1% share in value. Its 2nd and 3rd largest import partner is the United States of America and Argentina respectively. Let’s just quickly have a look at Brazil’s 5 largest import partners with their trade values recorded in 2017.


 

Country

Value (USD Billion)

Value (%)

China

27

18.1

United States of America

25

16.6

Argentina

9.4

6.3

Germany

9.2

6.1

Republic of Korea

5

3.5

 


Largest Export Partners of Brazil


Like in Brazil’s imports, the country’s largest export partners are China, the United States of America and Argentina. China recorded the highest share of 21.8% in Brazil main exports during 2017. According to Brazil export data, the country supplied goods worth 47 billion to China in the said year.


 

Country

Value (USD Billion)

Value (%)

China

47

21.8

United States of America

27

12.4

Argentina

17

8.1

Netherlands

9

4.2

Japan

5

2.4

 


Brazil Imports from & Exports to China


Brazil is the largest supplier of soybean and soybean oil to China. The country also exports iron ore in large quantities so that Chinese traders can use it to produce steel. On the opposite side, Brazil major imports from China are machines, electrical equipment and mineral fuels. Here is the list of Brazil main imports from China and Brazil major exports to China recorded in the year 2017.


 

Brazil's Imports from China

Brazil's Exports to China

Chapter

Product Description

Value (USD Million)

Chapter

Product Description

Value (USD Million)

85

Electrical Machinery & Equipment

8859

12

Oil Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits

20310

84

Machinery, Mechanical Appliances, Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, etc.

4210

26

Ores, Slag & Ash

10931

29

Organic Chemicals

2211

27

Mineral Fuels & Oils

7364

87

Vehicles Other Than Railway or Tramway

874

47

Pulp of Wood or of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material

2572

39

Plastics

825

02

Meat and Edible Meat Offal

1790

 


Brazil Imports from & Exports to US


Brazil is one of the ten major trading partners of the United States of America. Brazil customs data shows that main Brazil import products from US include mineral fuels, oils, machinery and plastics. And top Brazil export products to US include machinery, iron & steel and mineral fuels. Here is the list of five largest Brazil imports from and exports to US with trade figures recorded in 2017.


 

Brazil's Imports from US

Brazil's Exports to US

Chapter

Product Description

Value (USD Million)

Chapter

Product Description

Value (USD Million)

27

Mineral Fuels & Oils

7844

84

Machinery, Mechanical Appliances, Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, etc.

4473

84

Machinery, Mechanical Appliances, Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, etc.

3024

72

Iron and Steel

3021

39

Plastics

1546

27

Mineral Fuels & Oils

2933

30

Pharmaceutical Products

1357

88

Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts

2511

90

Optical, Photographic, Medical Equipment, etc.

1354

44

Wood & Its Articles

1153

 


Brazil Imports from & Exports to Argentina


Among Brazil main trading partners, Argentina stands on 3rd position with vehicles other than railway or tramway is the biggest product of Brazil international trade with Argentina. Brazil top imports from Argentina include vehicles, cereals and plastics. And Brazil top exports to Argentina include vehicles, machinery and iron & steel. Here is the list of commodities that Brazil majorly purchase from and supply to Argentina with trade statistics recorded in 2017.


 

Brazil's Imports from Argentina

Brazil's Exports to Argentina

Chapter

Product Description

Value (USD Million)

Chapter

Product Description

Value (USD Million)

87

Vehicles Other Than Railway or Tramway

3729

87

Vehicles Other Than Railway or Tramway

8717

10

Cereals

1247

84

Machinery, Mechanical Appliances, Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, etc.

1761

39

Plastics

578

72

Iron and Steel

786

84

Machinery, Mechanical Appliances, Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, etc.

414

39

Plastics

675

11

Milling Industry Products

307

85

Electrical Machinery & Equipment

625

 

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Brazil Import Sample


Year

2017

HS Code

27081000

Product Description in Brazil

Breu Obtido A Partir Do Alcatrao De Hulha Ou De Outros Alcatroes Minerais

Product Description in English

Breu Obtained From Coal Tar Or Other Mineral Tars

Quantity

52000

Unit

Liquid Kilogram

Net Weight

52000

Value (USD)

31720

Origin Country

Argentina

Transport Method

Roadway

Brazilian Importer Name & Foreign Exporter Name

***

 

Brazil Export Sample


Year

2017

HS Code

87021000

Product Description in Brazil

Veiculos Automoveis Para Transporte De Dez Pessoas Ou Mais- Incluindo O Motorista- Com Motor De Pistao- De Ignicao Por Compressao (Diesel Ou Semidiesel)

Product Description in English

Motor Vehicles For Transport Of Ten Persons Or More- Including Motorista- With Compression Ignition Pistao- Engine (Diesel Or Semi)

Quantity

71

Unit

Number

Net Weight

937200

Value (USD)

12223715

Destination Country

Panama

Transport Method

Maritime

Brazilian Exporter Name & Foreign Importer Name

***

 

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