Venezuela-Brazil Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.62B total volume •Venezuela deficit: $684.74M

VenezuelaBrazil

$468.00M

Exports (2023)

BrazilVenezuela

$1.15B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$684.74M

Deficit for Venezuela

Total Trade

$1.62B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

VenezuelaBrazil Exports

$468.00M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
44.5% top product
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$208.33M
44.5% of exports
2Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$91.57M
19.6% of exports
3Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)
$83.05M
17.7% of exports
4Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals
$27.40M
5.9% of exports
5Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals
$13.69M
2.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Venezuela's export portfolio to Brazil demonstrates strategic specialization, with fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BrazilVenezuela Imports

$1.15B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
11.9% concentration
1Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$137.74M
11.9% of imports
2Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$122.80M
10.7% of imports
3Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901
$111.53M
9.7% 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
$82.33M
7.1% of imports
5Cereals: rice in the husk (paddy or rough)
$79.60M
6.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Venezuela's import pattern from Brazil reveals significant dependencyin vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Venezuela demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution 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 $1.62B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Venezuela-Brazil Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.62 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Venezuela maintains a deficit of $684.74 million
  • Export Focus: Venezuela's primary exports include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Brazil include vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901

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 $1.62B 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 Venezuela leveraging its comparative advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Venezuela's specialization in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solutioncomplements Brazil's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.62B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.62B 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 $1.62 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: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution and vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Venezuela's trade deficit of $684.74 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 aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution 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 Venezuela and Brazil represents a total trade volume of $1.62 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Venezuela, with imports exceeding exportsby $684.74 million.

Export Strengths

Venezuela's exports to Brazil total $468.00 million, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, representing $208.33M or44.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Brazil amount to $1.15 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, with Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified comprising11.9% of total imports.

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