Brazil-Norway Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.79B total volume •Brazil surplus: $1.79B

BrazilNorway

$1.79B

Exports (2023)

NorwayBrazil

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.79B

Surplus for Brazil

Total Trade

$1.79B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

BrazilNorway Exports

$1.79B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
42.3% top product
1Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum
$756.12M
42.3% of exports
2Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding
$262.90M
14.7% of exports
3Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
$172.52M
9.7% of exports
4Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$146.65M
8.2% of exports
5Petroleum 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
$96.51M
5.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

NorwayBrazil Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
$112.59M
Infinity% of imports
2Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than cod
$70.37M
Infinity% of imports
3Nickel: unwrought, not alloyed
$56.80M
Infinity% of imports
4Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)
$39.82M
Infinity% of imports
5Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids
$38.39M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Brazil's import pattern from Norway reveals significant dependencyin fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, 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 Norway, 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 $1.79B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Brazil-Norway Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.79 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Brazil maintains a surplus of $1.79 billion
  • Export Focus: Brazil's primary exports include aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding, taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Norway include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families bregmacerotidae, euclichthyidae, gadidae, macrouridae, melanonidae, merlucciidae, moridae and muraenolepididae, other than cod, nickel: unwrought, not alloyed

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 $1.79B 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 Norway's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.79B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.79B 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 $1.79 billion 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Brazil's trade surplus of $1.79 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 dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, 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 Norway represents a total trade volume of $1.79 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Brazil, with exports exceeding importsby $1.79 billion.

Export Strengths

Brazil's exports to Norway total $1.79 billion, with competitive advantages in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, representing $756.12M or42.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Norway amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, with Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium 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