Japan
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Brazil

Japan-Brazil Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $14.52B total volume •Japan deficit: $4.13B

Japan → Brazil

$5.19B

Exports (2023)

Brazil → Japan

$9.32B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$4.13B

Deficit for Japan

Total Trade

$14.52B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Japan → Brazil Exports

$5.19B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
15.1% top product
1Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof
$786.29M
15.1% of exports
2Machinery: for making paper or paperboard
$146.18M
2.8% of exports
3Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)
$97.48M
1.9% of exports
4Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: rails
$89.29M
1.7% of exports
5Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic
$89.28M
1.7% of exports
6Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934
$87.83M
1.7% of exports
7Heterocyclic compounds: with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused pyrazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than henazone (antipyrin) and its derivatives
$83.43M
1.6% of exports
8Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories
$79.45M
1.5% of exports
9Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$76.29M
1.5% of exports
10Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
$71.28M
1.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Japan's export portfolio to Brazil demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Brazil → Japan Imports

$9.32B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
31.8% concentration
1Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated
$2.96B
31.8% of imports
2Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$1.49B
16.0% of imports
3Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$921.27M
9.9% of imports
4Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher
$563.10M
6.0% of imports
5Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$437.54M
4.7% of imports
6Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$360.01M
3.9% of imports
7Iron ores and concentrates: agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites)
$347.14M
3.7% of imports
8Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$344.67M
3.7% of imports
9Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$235.57M
2.5% of imports
10Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon
$174.40M
1.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Japan's import pattern from Brazil reveals strategic sourcingin iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Japan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingvehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof 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 $14.52B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Japan-Brazil Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $14.52 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Japan maintains a deficit of $4.13 billion
  • Export Focus: Japan's primary exports include vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof, machinery: for making paper or paperboard, engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Brazil include iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated, cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global 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 $14.52B 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 Japan leveraging its comparative advantages in vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.

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

Japan's specialization in vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofcomplements Brazil's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $14.52B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $14.52B 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 $14.52 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof and iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Japan's trade deficit of $4.13 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 machinery: for making paper or paperboard present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated, 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 vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof 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 Japan and Brazil represents a total trade volume of $14.52 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Japan, with imports exceeding exportsby $4.13 billion.

Export Strengths

Japan's exports to Brazil total $5.19 billion, with competitive advantages in vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof, representing $786.29M or15.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Brazil amount to $9.32 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated, with Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated comprising31.8% of total imports.

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