Trade with the world
Year |
Imports |
Exports |
Trade Surplus |
2003 |
48.33 |
73.21 |
24.88 |
2004 |
62.84 |
96.68 |
33.84 |
2005 |
73.60 |
118.53 |
44.93 |
2006 |
91.34 |
137.81 |
46.47 |
2007* |
33.46* |
46.45* |
12.99* |
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*until April 2007 |
(US$ billions Jan - Dec) Source: SECEX/MDIC
Main trade partners - Brazilian Exports
Import Countries - 2006 |
Value |
Participation |
United States |
24,679 |
18% |
Argentina |
11,714 |
8.5% |
China |
8,399 |
6.1% |
Netherlands |
5,744 |
4.2% |
Germany |
5,675 |
4.1% |
Mexico |
4,440 |
3.2% |
Chile |
3,896 |
2.8% |
Japan |
3,884 |
2.8% |
Italy |
3,829 |
2.8% |
Venezuela |
3,555 |
2.6% |
Russia |
3,443 |
2.5% |
Belgium |
2,994 |
2.2% |
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(US$ billions Jan - Dec) Source: SECEX/MDIC
Main products exported
Products in 2006 |
Value |
Participation |
Transport Material |
20,444 |
14.9% |
Metallurgic Material |
14,676 |
10.7% |
Oil and Fuel |
13,005 |
9.5% |
Ores |
9,755 |
7.1% |
Soyabeans and products |
9,311 |
6.8% |
Chemicals |
9,112 |
6.6% |
Meats |
8,510 |
6.2% |
Sugar & Ethanol |
7,771 |
5.7% |
Machines & Equipments |
7,692 |
5.6% |
Electrical Equipments |
5,807 |
4.2% |
Paper & Pulp |
4,006 |
2.9% |
Footwear & Leather |
3,989 |
2.9% |
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(US$ millions Jan - Dec) Source: SECEX/MDIC
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