Merchandise Imports in Brazil
Merchandise imports in Brazil were worth USD 273 billion in 2022, compared to USD 242 billion ten years earlier, and averaged USD 197 billion over the last decade. For more imports information, visit our dedicated page.
Brazil Merchandise Imports Chart
Brazil Merchandise Imports Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 185 | 186 | 159 | 219 | 273 |
Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) | 16.6 | 0.3 | -14.6 | 38.2 | 24.2 |
Current account deficit widens in December
The current account posted a USD 5.8 billion deficit in December, deteriorating from the USD 1.9 billion deficit clocked in November (December 2022: USD 7.5 billion deficit). Meanwhile, the 12-month trailing current account deficit deteriorated, coming in at USD 28.6 billion in December (November: USD 30.3 billion deficit). The merchandise trade balance improved from the previous month, recording a USD 9.4 billion surplus in December (November 2023: USD 8.8 billion surplus). Merchandise exports increased 9.5% over the same month last year in December, on the heels of November’s 0.8% rise. Meanwhile, merchandise imports dived 10.7% in annual terms in December (November: -10.9% yoy).
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