Brazil-Thailand Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.93B total volume •Brazil surplus: $3.93B

BrazilThailand

$3.93B

Exports (2023)

ThailandBrazil

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.93B

Surplus for Brazil

Total Trade

$3.93B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

BrazilThailand Exports

$3.93B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
39.6% top product
1Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$1.56B
39.6% of exports
2Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$1.40B
35.6% of exports
3Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$503.81M
12.8% of exports
4Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$37.52M
1.0% of exports
5Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$36.50M
0.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Brazil's export portfolio to Thailand demonstrates strategic specialization, with oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

ThailandBrazil Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories
$87.96M
Infinity% of imports
2Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts
$72.01M
Infinity% of imports
3Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)
$59.66M
Infinity% of imports
4Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereof
$57.40M
Infinity% of imports
5Communication 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
$54.33M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Brazil's import pattern from Thailand reveals significant dependencyin motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories, 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 exportingoil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil to Thailand, 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 $3.93B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Brazil-Thailand Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.93 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Brazil maintains a surplus of $3.93 billion
  • Export Focus: Brazil's primary exports include oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Thailand include motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories, vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts, 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 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 $3.93B 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 oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.

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 oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oilcomplements Thailand's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $3.93B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.93B 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 $3.93 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil and motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Brazil's trade surplus of $3.93 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 soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories, 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 oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil 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 Thailand represents a total trade volume of $3.93 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Brazil, with exports exceeding importsby $3.93 billion.

Export Strengths

Brazil's exports to Thailand total $3.93 billion, with competitive advantages in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, representing $1.56B or39.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Thailand amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories, with Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories 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