Brazil
↔
Japan

Brazil-Japan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $14.52B total volume •Brazil surplus: $4.13B

Brazil → Japan

$9.32B

Exports (2023)

Japan → Brazil

$5.19B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$4.13B

Surplus for Brazil

Total Trade

$14.52B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Brazil → Japan Exports

$9.32B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
31.8% top product
1Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated
$2.96B
31.8% of exports
2Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$1.49B
16.0% of exports
3Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$921.27M
9.9% of exports
4Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher
$563.10M
6.0% of exports
5Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$437.54M
4.7% of exports
6Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$360.01M
3.9% of exports
7Iron ores and concentrates: agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites)
$347.14M
3.7% of exports
8Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$344.67M
3.7% of exports
9Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$235.57M
2.5% of exports
10Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon
$174.40M
1.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Brazil's export portfolio to Japan demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Japan → Brazil Imports

$5.19B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
15.1% concentration
1Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof
$786.29M
15.1% of imports
2Machinery: for making paper or paperboard
$146.18M
2.8% of imports
3Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)
$97.48M
1.9% of imports
4Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: rails
$89.29M
1.7% of imports
5Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic
$89.28M
1.7% of imports
6Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934
$87.83M
1.7% of imports
7Heterocyclic compounds: with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused pyrazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than henazone (antipyrin) and its derivatives
$83.43M
1.6% of imports
8Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories
$79.45M
1.5% of imports
9Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$76.29M
1.5% of imports
10Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
$71.28M
1.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Brazil's import pattern from Japan reveals significant dependencyin vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof, 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 exportingiron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated to Japan, 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 $14.52B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Brazil-Japan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $14.52 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Brazil maintains a surplus of $4.13 billion
  • Export Focus: Brazil's primary exports include iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated, cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Japan include vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof, machinery: for making paper or paperboard, engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global 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 $14.52B 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 iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated.

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 iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomeratedcomplements Japan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $14.52B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $14.52B 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 $14.52 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated and vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Brazil's trade surplus of $4.13 billion 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 cereals: maize (corn), other than seed present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof, 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 iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated 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 Japan represents a total trade volume of $14.52 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Brazil, with exports exceeding importsby $4.13 billion.

Export Strengths

Brazil's exports to Japan total $9.32 billion, with competitive advantages in iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated, representing $2.96B or31.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Japan amount to $5.19 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof, with Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof comprising15.1% 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