Brazil-Switzerland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.11B total volume •Brazil deficit: $3.11B

BrazilSwitzerland

$0

Exports (2023)

SwitzerlandBrazil

$3.11B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.11B

Deficit for Brazil

Total Trade

$3.11B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

BrazilSwitzerland Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$766.36M
Infinity% of exports
2Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$235.66M
Infinity% of exports
3Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter
$73.17M
Infinity% of exports
4Petroleum 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
$58.50M
Infinity% of exports
5Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated
$55.93M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Brazil's export portfolio to Switzerland demonstrates strategic specialization, with metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SwitzerlandBrazil Imports

$3.11B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
25.1% concentration
1Blood, 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
$781.30M
25.1% of imports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$377.73M
12.1% of imports
3Organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine
$307.63M
9.9% of imports
4Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934
$101.16M
3.2% of imports
5Heterocyclic 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
$77.38M
2.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Brazil's import pattern from Switzerland reveals significant dependencyin blood, 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, 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 exportingmetals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) to Switzerland, 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 $3.11B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Brazil-Switzerland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.11 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Brazil maintains a deficit of $3.11 billion
  • Export Focus: Brazil's primary exports include metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Switzerland include blood, 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, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine

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 $3.11B 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 metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder).

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 metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)complements Switzerland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in blood, 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.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $3.11B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.11B 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 $3.11 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) and blood, 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 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Brazil's trade deficit of $3.11 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on blood, 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, 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 metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) 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 Switzerland represents a total trade volume of $3.11 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Brazil, with imports exceeding exportsby $3.11 billion.

Export Strengths

Brazil's exports to Switzerland total $0.00, with competitive advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), representing $766.36M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Switzerland amount to $3.11 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in blood, 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, with Blood, 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 comprising25.1% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Brazil's strategic sourcing from Switzerland. 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