Brazil

Insights for Brazil

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May 2026 period, National level, State aggregation

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Summary: In summary, Brazil's total trade in May 2026 showed a mixed performance. Imports increased slightly by 447.61M USD (0.0189%), while exports decreased significantly by 2.31B USD (-6.74%). Year on year, imports rose by 1.22B USD (5.34%), and exports increased by 1.98B USD (6.66%). The overall trade flow indicates a challenging environment, particularly for exports, likely influenced by recent trade sanctions and tariff proposals affecting trade relations with the United States.
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MoM insights: In May 2026, Brazil's imports saw a total trade value of 24.08B USD, reflecting a modest increase of 447.61M USD (0.0189%). The top three countries contributing to this increase were China (6.8B USD, +745.65M USD, +12.32%), the United States (3.21B USD, +118.07M USD, +3.82%), and Egypt (201.73M USD, +98.05M USD, +94.58%). Conversely, the lowest performing imports were from Guyana (0 USD, -136.19M USD, -100%), Italy (565.32M USD, -107.63M USD, -15.99%), and Japan (462.65M USD, -106.77M USD, -18.75%). Exports, however, faced a decline with a total value of 31.9B USD, down by 2.31B USD (-6.74%). The highest increases were seen in Portugal (360.75M USD, +264.01M USD, +273%), Sweden (242.99M USD, +182.58M USD, +302%), and Peru (416.58M USD, +132.92M USD, +46.86%). The lowest performers included China (10.5B USD, -1.23B USD, -10.5%), Singapore (468.2M USD, -662.45M USD, -58.59%), and Iran (114.96M USD, -226.69M USD, -66.35%).
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YoY insights: Year on year, imports totaled 24.08B USD, marking an increase of 1.22B USD (5.34%). The top contributors were China (6.8B USD, +1.32B USD, +24.18%), Russia (1.33B USD, +406.06M USD, +43.97%), and South Korea (609.62M USD, +160.91M USD, +35.56%). The lowest were from the United States (3.21B USD, -398.79M USD, -10.11%), France (387.19M USD, -238.65M USD, -38.14%), and Algeria (23.15M USD, -157.03M USD, -87.12%). Exports increased to 31.9B USD, with a rise of 1.98B USD (6.66%). The top increases were from China (10.5B USD, +906.92M USD, +9.43%), India (720.15M USD, +335.22M USD, +87.09%), and Bangladesh (349.03M USD, +216.61M USD, +164.56%). The lowest were from the United States (3.09B USD, -505.05M USD, -14.00%), Argentina (1.33B USD, -367.77M USD, -21.54%), and Malaysia (107.54M USD, -199.89M USD, -65.77%).
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