Brazil-Canada Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $9.32B total volume โ€ขBrazil surplus: $2.69B

Brazil โ†’ Canada

$6.00B

Exports (2023)

Canada โ†’ Brazil

$3.31B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.69B

Surplus for Brazil

Total Trade

$9.32B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Brazil โ†’ Canada Exports

$6.00B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
25.1% top product
1Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$1.51B
25.1% of exports
2Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum
$1.22B
20.3% of exports
3Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
$702.30M
11.7% of exports
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
$628.43M
10.5% of exports
5Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section
$217.89M
3.6% of exports
6Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$111.84M
1.9% of exports
7Graders and levellers
$105.25M
1.8% of exports
8Metals: gold, semi-manufactured
$103.76M
1.7% of exports
9Aluminium ores and concentrates
$69.59M
1.2% of exports
10Front-end shovel loaders
$57.10M
1.0% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Brazil's export portfolio to Canada demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Canada โ†’ Brazil Imports

$3.31B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
58.9% concentration
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride
$1.95B
58.9% of imports
2Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$113.51M
3.4% of imports
3Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
$90.90M
2.7% of imports
4Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$74.15M
2.2% of imports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$46.44M
1.4% of imports
6Nickel: powders and flakes
$31.36M
0.9% of imports
7Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
$30.93M
0.9% of imports
8Helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg
$29.96M
0.9% of imports
9Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers
$29.81M
0.9% of imports
10Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
$24.96M
0.8% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Brazil's import pattern from Canada reveals significant dependencyin fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Brazil demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmetals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) to Canada, 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 $9.32B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Brazil-Canada Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $9.32 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Brazil maintains a surplus of $2.69 billion
  • Export Focus: Brazil's primary exports include metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Canada include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ 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 $9.32B 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 Brazil leveraging its comparative advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder).

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

Brazil's specialization in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)complements Canada's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $9.32B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $9.32B 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 $9.32 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) and fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Brazil's trade surplus of $2.69 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic 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 Brazil and Canada represents a total trade volume of $9.32 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Brazil, with exports exceeding importsby $2.69 billion.

Export Strengths

Brazil's exports to Canada total $6.00 billion, with competitive advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), representing $1.51B or25.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Canada amount to $3.31 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, with Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride comprising58.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Brazil's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. 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) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023