Brazil-France Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.47B total volume •Brazil deficit: $2.35B

BrazilFrance

$3.06B

Exports (2023)

FranceBrazil

$5.41B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.35B

Deficit for Brazil

Total Trade

$8.47B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Brazil and France. Green line shows exports from Brazil, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Brazil-France commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

BrazilFrance Exports

$3.06B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
26.7% top product
1Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$817.81M
26.7% of exports
2Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$285.31M
9.3% of exports
3Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$174.48M
5.7% of exports
4Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated
$168.47M
5.5% of exports
5Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood
$143.62M
4.7% of exports
6Iron ores and concentrates: agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites)
$111.50M
3.6% of exports
7Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$107.81M
3.5% of exports
8Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section
$74.08M
2.4% of exports
9Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers
$59.80M
2.0% of exports
10Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas
$58.71M
1.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Brazil's export portfolio to France demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

FranceBrazil Imports

$5.41B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
8.5% concentration
1Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
$457.81M
8.5% of imports
2Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$404.20M
7.5% of imports
3Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers
$257.58M
4.8% of imports
4Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, n.e.c. in 2933.3
$135.08M
2.5% of imports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$127.56M
2.4% of imports
6Vaccines: for human medicine
$116.87M
2.2% of imports
7Insecticides: containing goods named in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, in packings of a net weight content exceeding 7.5kg
$101.10M
1.9% of imports
8Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$93.70M
1.7% of imports
9Malt: not roasted
$84.72M
1.6% of imports
10Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof
$76.59M
1.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Brazil's import pattern from France reveals strategic sourcingin aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Brazil demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil to France, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $8.47B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Brazil-France Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.47 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Brazil maintains a deficit of $2.35 billion
  • Export Focus: Brazil's primary exports include oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from France include aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg, turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $8.47B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Brazil leveraging its comparative advantages in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

Brazil's specialization in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oilcomplements France's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.47B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.47B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $8.47 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil and aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Brazil's trade deficit of $2.35 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Brazil and France represents a total trade volume of $8.47 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Brazil, with imports exceeding exportsby $2.35 billion.

Export Strengths

Brazil's exports to France total $3.06 billion, with competitive advantages in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, representing $817.81M or26.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from France amount to $5.41 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg, with Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg comprising8.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Brazil's strategic sourcing from France. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023