Brazilian trade rose 1.9% to USD 53.07 billion in May 2025, with a surplus of USD 7.24 billion. Exports were USD 136.9 billion and imports USD 112.5 billion, with a USD 24.4 billion surplus. From May 2024, imports rose 4.7% and exports fell 0.1%. Between January and May, exports fell 0.9% while imports rose 9.2%. Manufacturing rose 3.4%, agriculture fell 0.6%, while mining and quarrying rose 6.6% in May. The agricultural sector grew by 1.7% this year, while manufacturing showed stronger growth at 3.6%. However, mining and quarrying experienced a sharp decline of 12.5%. On the import side, manufacturing saw a 12.1% increase year-on-year, whereas mining and quarrying imports dropped substantially by 29.5%. Despite these contrasting trends, the overall trade balance remains positive, reflecting resilient external demand and broader market dynamics.
Source: Portal do Agronegócio (*Translated by Ia Niani)
MAY TRADE BALANCE REACHES USD 53 BILLION WITH A 1.9% INCREASE IN TRADE FLOW
Published On - 12 de June de 2025