Paraná Has Trade Surplus with the U.S., but China Remains Main Export Destination

A survey conducted by the Inter-Union Department of Statistics and Socioeconomic Studies (DIEESE) shows that the state of Paraná has a trade surplus with the United States, amounting to US$ 108.640 million. However, overall, the state’s main foreign trade partner is China.

The study was conducted amid concerns from the business sector over the threat of 50% tariffs on Brazilian products imported by the U.S., announced by President Donald Trump of the Republican Party. The measure is set to take effect on August 1.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government is trying to use diplomacy to reverse the tariff. It has created a working group involving the Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade (MDIC), the Civil House, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Finance, coordinated by Vice President and MDIC head Geraldo Alckmin (PSB).

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In 2024, Paraná’s trade balance showed a deficit of US$ 1.9 billion, with imports totaling US$ 25.4 billion and exports at US$ 23.3 billion. However, when considering only trade with the U.S., there is a surplus: US$ 1.588 billion in exports and US$ 1.479 billion in imports.

Below is a historical overview of exports from Paranaguá Port to the United States. The chart was prepared using DataLiner data:

Exports from Paranaguá Port to United States | Jan 2022 – May 2025 | TEUs

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The main destination for products exported from Paraná is China, accounting for 28% of the state’s exports, according to 2024 data compiled by DIEESE. In second place is the U.S., with 6.8%, followed by Argentina at 5.2%.

Compared to 2023, Paraná’s exports to the U.S. increased by 9.3%, according to DIEESE. “Among the 15 main product categories under CUCI (Uniform Classification for International Trade) exported, the largest increases were in Sugars, sugar preparations and honey (474.21%); Fish (excluding marine mammals), crustaceans, mollusks and aquatic invertebrates and their preparations (94.50%); Miscellaneous edible products and preparations (57.25%); Paper, cardboard and articles of pulp, paper or cardboard (36.32%); Electrical machinery and equipment, various parts and components, n.e.s. (31.62%); and Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, and related products (19.76%). Together, they accounted for 22.6% of exports in 2024,” says the technical note issued by the department.

Source: Plural Curitiba

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