Brazil-Saudi Arabia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.12B total volume •Brazil surplus: $724.02M

BrazilSaudi Arabia

$4.42B

Exports (2023)

Saudi ArabiaBrazil

$3.70B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$724.02M

Surplus for Brazil

Total Trade

$8.12B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

BrazilSaudi Arabia Exports

$4.42B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
21.7% top product
1Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$960.38M
21.7% of exports
2Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$803.98M
18.2% of exports
3Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$463.63M
10.5% of exports
4Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen
$379.00M
8.6% of exports
5Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$360.06M
8.1% of exports
6Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$207.96M
4.7% of exports
7Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$194.38M
4.4% of exports
8Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen
$138.07M
3.1% of exports
9Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed
$136.41M
3.1% of exports
10Petroleum 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
$101.71M
2.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Brazil's export portfolio to Saudi Arabia demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Saudi ArabiaBrazil Imports

$3.70B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
54.4% concentration
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$2.01B
54.4% of imports
2Petroleum 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
$603.29M
16.3% of imports
3Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and mixtures thereof with diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)
$454.35M
12.3% of imports
4Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms
$103.96M
2.8% of imports
5Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$92.86M
2.5% of imports
6Cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene
$87.42M
2.4% of imports
7Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)
$65.88M
1.8% of imports
8Sulphur of all kinds: other than sublimed, precipitated and colloidal sulphur
$46.00M
1.2% of imports
9Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms
$44.64M
1.2% of imports
10Sulphur: sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur
$31.24M
0.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Brazil's import pattern from Saudi Arabia reveals strategic sourcingin oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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 exportingsugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter to Saudi Arabia, 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 $8.12B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Brazil-Saudi Arabia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.12 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Brazil maintains a surplus of $724.02 million
  • Export Focus: Brazil's primary exports include sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Saudi Arabia include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, petroleum 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, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and mixtures thereof with diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $8.12B 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 sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.

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 sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring mattercomplements Saudi Arabia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.12B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.12B 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 $8.12 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter and oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Brazil's trade surplus of $724.02 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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 sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter 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 Saudi Arabia represents a total trade volume of $8.12 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Brazil, with exports exceeding importsby $724.02 million.

Export Strengths

Brazil's exports to Saudi Arabia total $4.42 billion, with competitive advantages in sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, representing $960.38M or21.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Saudi Arabia amount to $3.70 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, with Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude comprising54.4% 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