Brazil-Tunisia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $418.07M total volume •Brazil surplus: $418.07M

BrazilTunisia

$418.07M

Exports (2023)

TunisiaBrazil

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$418.07M

Surplus for Brazil

Total Trade

$418.07M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

BrazilTunisia Exports

$418.07M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
49.6% top product
1Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$207.20M
49.6% of exports
2Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$37.15M
8.9% of exports
3Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$24.77M
5.9% of exports
4Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified
$23.22M
5.6% of exports
5Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$20.15M
4.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Brazil's export portfolio to Tunisia demonstrates strategic specialization, with soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

TunisiaBrazil Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5)
$8.08M
Infinity% of imports
2Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$7.59M
Infinity% of imports
3Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried
$5.12M
Infinity% of imports
4Communication 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
$5.03M
Infinity% of imports
5Fluorides: of aluminium
$3.33M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Brazil's import pattern from Tunisia reveals significant dependencyin fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5), 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 Tunisia, 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 $418.07M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Brazil-Tunisia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $418.07 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Brazil maintains a surplus of $418.07 million
  • Export Focus: Brazil's primary exports include soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Tunisia include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5), vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried

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 $418.07M 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 Tunisia'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: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $418.07M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $418.07M 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 $418.07 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken and fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Brazil's trade surplus of $418.07 million 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 cereals: maize (corn), other than seed present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5), 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 soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken 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 Tunisia represents a total trade volume of $418.07 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Brazil, with exports exceeding importsby $418.07 million.

Export Strengths

Brazil's exports to Tunisia total $418.07 million, with competitive advantages in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, representing $207.20M or49.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Tunisia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5), with Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5) 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