Canada-Brazil Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $9.32B total volume •Canada deficit: $2.69B

CanadaBrazil

$3.31B

Exports (2023)

BrazilCanada

$6.00B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.69B

Deficit for Canada

Total Trade

$9.32B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Canada and Brazil. Green line shows exports from Canada, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Canada-Brazil commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

CanadaBrazil Exports

$3.31B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
58.9% top product
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride
$1.95B
58.9% of exports
2Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$113.51M
3.4% of exports
3Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
$90.90M
2.7% of exports
4Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$74.15M
2.2% of exports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$46.44M
1.4% of exports
6Nickel: powders and flakes
$31.36M
0.9% of exports
7Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
$30.93M
0.9% of exports
8Helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg
$29.96M
0.9% of exports
9Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers
$29.81M
0.9% of exports
10Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
$24.96M
0.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Canada's export portfolio to Brazil demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BrazilCanada Imports

$6.00B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
25.1% concentration
1Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$1.51B
25.1% of imports
2Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum
$1.22B
20.3% of imports
3Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
$702.30M
11.7% of imports
4Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$628.43M
10.5% of imports
5Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section
$217.89M
3.6% of imports
6Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$111.84M
1.9% of imports
7Graders and levellers
$105.25M
1.8% of imports
8Metals: gold, semi-manufactured
$103.76M
1.7% of imports
9Aluminium ores and concentrates
$69.59M
1.2% of imports
10Front-end shovel loaders
$57.10M
1.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Canada's import pattern from Brazil reveals strategic sourcingin metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Canada demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride to Brazil, 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.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $9.32B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Canada-Brazil Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $9.32 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Canada maintains a deficit of $2.69 billion
  • Export Focus: Canada's primary exports include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Brazil include metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
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 $9.32B 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 Canada leveraging its comparative advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride.

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

Canada's specialization in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloridecomplements Brazil's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $9.32B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $9.32B 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 $9.32 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride and metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Canada's trade deficit of $2.69 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 coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride 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 Canada and Brazil represents a total trade volume of $9.32 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Canada, with imports exceeding exportsby $2.69 billion.

Export Strengths

Canada's exports to Brazil total $3.31 billion, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, representing $1.95B or58.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Brazil amount to $6.00 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), with Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) comprising25.1% of total imports.

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