BRAZIL’S TRADE BALANCE REACHES A SURPLUS OF USD 6.96 BILLION IN OCTOBER, SETTING NEW RECORDS FOR THE YEAR

Brazil’s trade surplus hit USD 6.96 billion in October 2025, Secex reported, with exports of USD 31.97 billion outpacing imports of USD 25.01 billion. The year-to-date surplus reached an all-time high of USD 52.39 billion, fueled by a total trade flow of USD 527.07 billion, up 4.2%. From January to October, exports rose 1.9% to USD 289.73 billion, while imports grew 7.1% to USD 237.33 billion. October’s performance was marked by a 9.1% rise in exports and a 0.8% dip in imports. Exports were driven by agriculture and the extractive industry, while import growth was mixed with a significant decline in mining and quarrying.
Source: Portal do Agronegócio (*Translated by Ia Niani)