Exports Grow 1.5% from January through the Third Week of May

As of the third week of May 2025, Brazil’s trade balance recorded a surplus of US$ 1.6 billion, with total trade reaching US$ 12.4 billion, driven by US$ 7 billion in exports and US$ 5.4 billion in imports.

Monthly performance

In May (up to the third week), exports reached US$16.8 billion and imports US$12.5 billion, resulting in a positive trade balance of US$4.3 billion and a total trade flow of US$29.35 billion.

Year-to-date overview

From January through the third week of May, Brazil’s exports totaled US$124.1 billion, up 1.5% compared to the same period in 2024 (based on daily average). Imports reached US$102.1 billion, leading to a trade surplus of US$22 billion and a trade flow of US$226.2 billion.

The Foreign Trade Secretariat (Secex) of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services (MDIC) released these data on Monday (May 19).

Daily Average Comparisons (May 2025 vs. May 2024)

• Exports: up 6.3%, from US$ 1.4 billion to US$ 1.5 billion
• Imports: up 9.4%, from US$ 1.042 billion to US$ 1.139 billion
• Trade flow: up 7.6%, reaching US$ 2.668 billion per day
• Trade surplus (daily average): US$ 388.36 million

Sector Breakdown – Exports (May 2025 vs. May 2024)

(Average daily values)

• Agribusiness: up US$ 17.65 million (+5%)
• Extractive Industry: up US$ 30.48 million (+8.3%)
• Manufacturing Industry: up US$ 41.98 million (+5.9%)

Sector Breakdown – Imports (May 2025 vs. May 2024)

(Average daily values)

• Manufacturing Industry: up US$ 124.65 million (+13.5%)
• Agribusiness: down US$ 1.57 million (-6.5%)
• Extractive Industry: down US$ 26.21 million (-30.9%)

Source: Agência Gov

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