Brazil-Iceland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $223.09M total volume •Brazil surplus: $223.09M

BrazilIceland

$223.09M

Exports (2023)

IcelandBrazil

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$223.09M

Surplus for Brazil

Total Trade

$223.09M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Brazil and Iceland. 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-Iceland commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

BrazilIceland Exports

$223.09M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
82.6% top product
1Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum
$184.37M
82.6% of exports
2Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$14.49M
6.5% of exports
3Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals
$10.11M
4.5% of exports
4Silicon: containing by weight less than 99.99% of silicon
$4.57M
2.0% of exports
5Fruit, edible: melons, other than watermelons, fresh
$1.01M
0.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Brazil's export portfolio to Iceland demonstrates strategic specialization, with aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IcelandBrazil Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Fish fillets: frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens)
$4.42M
Infinity% of imports
2Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints
$2.86M
Infinity% of imports
3Aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled
$2.21M
Infinity% of imports
4Freezers: of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity
$988,659
Infinity% of imports
5Sodium hexafluoroaluminate (synthetic cryolite)
$776,088
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Brazil's import pattern from Iceland reveals significant dependencyin fish fillets: frozen, coalfish (pollachius virens), 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 exportingaluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum to Iceland, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $223.09M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Brazil-Iceland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $223.09 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Brazil maintains a surplus of $223.09 million
  • Export Focus: Brazil's primary exports include aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803, petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Iceland include fish fillets: frozen, coalfish (pollachius virens), artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints, aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
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 $223.09M 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 aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum.

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

1

Comparative Advantage

Brazil's specialization in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundumcomplements Iceland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fish fillets: frozen, coalfish (pollachius virens).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $223.09M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $223.09M 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 $223.09 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum and fish fillets: frozen, coalfish (pollachius virens) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Brazil's trade surplus of $223.09 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fish fillets: frozen, coalfish (pollachius virens), new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum 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 Iceland represents a total trade volume of $223.09 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Brazil, with exports exceeding importsby $223.09 million.

Export Strengths

Brazil's exports to Iceland total $223.09 million, with competitive advantages in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, representing $184.37M or82.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Iceland amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in fish fillets: frozen, coalfish (pollachius virens), with Fish fillets: frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens) comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Brazil's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. 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