Singapore-Brazil Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.52B total volume •Singapore deficit: $6.34B

SingaporeBrazil

$1.09B

Exports (2023)

BrazilSingapore

$7.43B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$6.34B

Deficit for Singapore

Total Trade

$8.52B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

SingaporeBrazil Exports

$1.09B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
12.4% top product
1Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
$135.62M
12.4% of exports
2Cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene
$84.33M
7.7% of exports
3Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$70.52M
6.5% of exports
4Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$60.94M
5.6% of exports
5Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$42.53M
3.9% of exports
6Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms
$39.70M
3.6% of exports
7Electronic integrated circuits: memories
$27.25M
2.5% of exports
8Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter
$24.11M
2.2% of exports
9Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like
$23.48M
2.2% of exports
10Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
$22.00M
2.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Singapore's export portfolio to Brazil demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BrazilSingapore Imports

$7.43B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
63.4% concentration
1Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$4.71B
63.4% of imports
2Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$1.18B
15.8% of imports
3Vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks
$386.05M
5.2% of imports
4Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$241.92M
3.3% of imports
5Ferro-alloys: ferro-niobium
$171.09M
2.3% of imports
6Meat: of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen
$156.38M
2.1% of imports
7Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen
$77.08M
1.0% of imports
8Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen
$48.51M
0.7% of imports
9Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals
$39.51M
0.5% of imports
10Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets
$32.01M
0.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Singapore's import pattern from Brazil reveals significant dependencyin petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Singapore demonstrates competitive strength in exportinginsecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles to Brazil, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ 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 $8.52B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Singapore-Brazil Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.52 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Singapore maintains a deficit of $6.34 billion
  • Export Focus: Singapore's primary exports include insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Brazil include petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks

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 $8.52B 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 Singapore leveraging its comparative advantages in insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.

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

Singapore's specialization in insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlescomplements Brazil's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.52B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.52B 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 $8.52 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles and petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Singapore's trade deficit of $6.34 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 cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, 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 insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles 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 Singapore and Brazil represents a total trade volume of $8.52 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Singapore, with imports exceeding exportsby $6.34 billion.

Export Strengths

Singapore's exports to Brazil total $1.09 billion, with competitive advantages in insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, representing $135.62M or12.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Brazil amount to $7.43 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, with Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils comprising63.4% of total imports.

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