AGRICULTURAL SHIPMENTS SEE 1.3% REVENUE INCREASE IN FEBRUARY COMPARED TO LAST YEAR

Brazil’s trade surplus in the first two months of 2025 was USD 1.93 billion, with exports of USD 48.25 billion and imports of USD 46.32 billion, resulting in a 6.5% increase in trade flow. In February, the balance was negative by USD 0.32 billion, due to the USD 2.7 billion purchase of a Chinese oil platform. The manufacturing industry led exports, up 8.1%, while the mining and quarrying industry declined 26.4%. Imports increased by 27.6%, led by manufacturing and agriculture. Exports to the United States, Argentina, and Canada increased, while those to China, the United Arab Emirates, and South Korea decreased.
Source: DATAGRO/Udop (*Translated by Ia Niani)