Viet Nam-Brazil Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $6.88B total volume •Viet Nam deficit: $569.50M

Viet NamBrazil

$3.15B

Exports (2023)

BrazilViet Nam

$3.72B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$569.50M

Deficit for Viet Nam

Total Trade

$6.88B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Viet NamBrazil Exports

$3.15B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
22.8% top product
1Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts
$718.34M
22.8% of exports
2Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$486.67M
15.4% of exports
3Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries
$220.42M
7.0% of exports
4Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471
$132.60M
4.2% of exports
5Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials
$107.90M
3.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Viet Nam's export portfolio to Brazil demonstrates strategic specialization, with telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BrazilViet Nam Imports

$3.72B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
30.5% concentration
1Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$1.13B
30.5% of imports
2Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$727.27M
19.5% of imports
3Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$514.25M
13.8% of imports
4Cotton: not carded or combed
$386.22M
10.4% of imports
5Meat: of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen
$111.24M
3.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Viet Nam's import pattern from Brazil reveals strategic sourcingin 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

Viet Nam demonstrates competitive strength in exportingtelephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts to Brazil, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $6.88B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Viet Nam-Brazil Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $6.88 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Viet Nam maintains a deficit of $569.50 million
  • Export Focus: Viet Nam's primary exports include telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts, electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits, rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Brazil include 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, soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $6.88B 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 Viet Nam leveraging its comparative advantages in telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.

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

Viet Nam's specialization in telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: partscomplements 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 $6.88B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $6.88B 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 $6.88 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts 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

Viet Nam's trade deficit of $569.50 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits 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
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts 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 Viet Nam and Brazil represents a total trade volume of $6.88 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Viet Nam, with imports exceeding exportsby $569.50 million.

Export Strengths

Viet Nam's exports to Brazil total $3.15 billion, with competitive advantages in telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts, representing $718.34M or22.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Brazil amount to $3.72 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, with Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed comprising30.5% of total imports.

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