Iran-Brazil Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.30B total volume •Iran deficit: $2.30B

IranBrazil

$0

Exports (2023)

BrazilIran

$2.30B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.30B

Deficit for Iran

Total Trade

$2.30B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

IranBrazil Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Fruit, edible: grapes, dried
$1.87M
Infinity% of exports
2Alkaloids: of opium and their derivatives: other than in 2939.11, salts thereof
$663,602
Infinity% of exports
3Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled
$347,569
Infinity% of exports
4Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures)
$231,674
Infinity% of exports
5Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses or of glass-ceramics), of glass n.e.c. in item no. 7013.4
$198,112
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Iran's export portfolio to Brazil demonstrates strategic specialization, with fruit, edible: grapes, dried representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BrazilIran Imports

$2.30B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
39.3% concentration
1Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$903.54M
39.3% of imports
2Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$829.00M
36.1% of imports
3Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$370.38M
16.1% 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
$159.73M
7.0% of imports
5Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen
$34.23M
1.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Iran's import pattern from Brazil reveals significant dependencyin soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Iran demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfruit, edible: grapes, dried 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 $2.30B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Iran-Brazil Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.30 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Iran maintains a deficit of $2.30 billion
  • Export Focus: Iran's primary exports include fruit, edible: grapes, dried, alkaloids: of opium and their derivatives: other than in 2939.11, salts thereof, nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Brazil include soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil

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 $2.30B 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 Iran leveraging its comparative advantages in fruit, edible: grapes, dried.

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

Iran's specialization in fruit, edible: grapes, driedcomplements Brazil's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.30B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.30B 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 $2.30 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fruit, edible: grapes, dried and soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Iran's trade deficit of $2.30 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 alkaloids: of opium and their derivatives: other than in 2939.11, salts thereof present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, 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 fruit, edible: grapes, dried 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 Iran and Brazil represents a total trade volume of $2.30 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Iran, with imports exceeding exportsby $2.30 billion.

Export Strengths

Iran's exports to Brazil total $0.00, with competitive advantages in fruit, edible: grapes, dried, representing $1.87M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Brazil amount to $2.30 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, with Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken comprising39.3% of total imports.

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