Brazil-Mexico Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $14.33B total volume โ€ขBrazil surplus: $2.85B

Brazil โ†’ Mexico

$8.59B

Exports (2023)

Mexico โ†’ Brazil

$5.74B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.85B

Surplus for Brazil

Total Trade

$14.33B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Brazil โ†’ Mexico Exports

$8.59B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
9.6% top product
1Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$822.08M
9.6% of exports
2Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$577.09M
6.7% of exports
3Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$429.24M
5.0% of exports
4Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$412.51M
4.8% of exports
5Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$366.91M
4.3% of exports
6Iron 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
$291.65M
3.4% of exports
7Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc
$289.45M
3.4% of exports
8Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated
$245.70M
2.9% of exports
9Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$230.25M
2.7% of exports
10Tractors: road, for semi-trailers
$228.98M
2.7% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Brazil's export portfolio to Mexico demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Mexico โ†’ Brazil Imports

$5.74B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
8.0% concentration
1Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$461.28M
8.0% of imports
2Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof
$177.81M
3.1% of imports
3Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$169.75M
3.0% of imports
4Aluminium: waste and scrap
$159.13M
2.8% of imports
5Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic
$155.77M
2.7% of imports
6Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708
$122.63M
2.1% of imports
7Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)
$116.92M
2.0% of imports
8Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
$109.36M
1.9% of imports
9Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$101.51M
1.8% of imports
10Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$98.54M
1.7% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Brazil's import pattern from Mexico reveals strategic sourcingin vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc, 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 exportingsoya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken to Mexico, 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.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $14.33B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Brazil-Mexico Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $14.33 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Brazil maintains a surplus of $2.85 billion
  • Export Focus: Brazil's primary exports include soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Mexico include vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc, vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof, vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ 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 $14.33B 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 soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken.

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 soya beans: other than seed, whether or not brokencomplements Mexico's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $14.33B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $14.33B 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 $14.33 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken and vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Brazil's trade surplus of $2.85 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic 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 Mexico represents a total trade volume of $14.33 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Brazil, with exports exceeding importsby $2.85 billion.

Export Strengths

Brazil's exports to Mexico total $8.59 billion, with competitive advantages in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, representing $822.08M or9.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Mexico amount to $5.74 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc, with Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc comprising8.0% 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) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023