Guatemala-Brazil Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $646.37M total volume •Guatemala deficit: $646.37M

GuatemalaBrazil

$0

Exports (2023)

BrazilGuatemala

$646.37M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$646.37M

Deficit for Guatemala

Total Trade

$646.37M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

GuatemalaBrazil Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Aluminium: waste and scrap
$31.20M
Infinity% of exports
2Borates: disodium tetraborate (refined borax), other than anhydrous
$17.33M
Infinity% of exports
3Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105
$12.77M
Infinity% of exports
4Rubber: natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
$7.80M
Infinity% of exports
5Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$4.02M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Guatemala's export portfolio to Brazil demonstrates strategic specialization, with aluminium: waste and scrap representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BrazilGuatemala Imports

$646.37M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
24.1% concentration
1Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$155.57M
24.1% of imports
2Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$28.41M
4.4% of imports
3Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$26.58M
4.1% of imports
4Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50
$13.49M
2.1% of imports
5Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$13.14M
2.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Guatemala's import pattern from Brazil reveals significant dependencyin cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Guatemala demonstrates competitive strength in exportingaluminium: waste and scrap to Brazil, 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 $646.37M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Guatemala-Brazil Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $646.37 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Guatemala maintains a deficit of $646.37 million
  • Export Focus: Guatemala's primary exports include aluminium: waste and scrap, borates: disodium tetraborate (refined borax), other than anhydrous, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Brazil include cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

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 $646.37M 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 Guatemala leveraging its comparative advantages in aluminium: waste and scrap.

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

Guatemala's specialization in aluminium: waste and scrapcomplements Brazil's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: maize (corn), other than seed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $646.37M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $646.37M 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 $646.37 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in aluminium: waste and scrap and cereals: maize (corn), other than seed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Guatemala's trade deficit of $646.37 million 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 borates: disodium tetraborate (refined borax), other than anhydrous present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, 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 aluminium: waste and scrap 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 Guatemala and Brazil represents a total trade volume of $646.37 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Guatemala, with imports exceeding exportsby $646.37 million.

Export Strengths

Guatemala's exports to Brazil total $0.00, with competitive advantages in aluminium: waste and scrap, representing $31.20M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Brazil amount to $646.37 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, with Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed comprising24.1% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Guatemala'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