BRAZIL’S FOREIGN TRADE SOARS PAST USD 300 BILLION, SETTING A NEW RECORD IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR

Data from Secex/MDIC shows that Brazil’s foreign trade reached an unprecedented USD 302 billion in the first half of 2025, with exports totaling USD 166 billion and imports at USD 136 billion, leading to a trade surplus of USD 30.1 billion. In June alone, the surplus stood at USD 5.9 billion, supported by a 10.9% rise in manufactured goods exports, even as agricultural (-10%) and mining (-6.2%) sectors saw declines. Over the six-month period, imports grew by 8.3%, partly due to increased demand in manufacturing. While global prices fell, export volumes expanded. The annual forecast expects a surplus of USD 50.4 billion, with exports likely to grow by 1.5% and imports by 10.9%.
Source: Portal do Agronegócio (*Translated by Ia Niani)