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Brazil Hits Export Records to Canada in 2025. 25% Increase in Foreign Sales Takes Bilateral Trade to Highest Level in History
According to data from the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (CCBC), Brazil hits export records to Canada in the first half of 2025, reaching US$ 3.4 billion — a jump of 25% compared to US$ 2.7 billion in the same period of 2024. This is the highest value ever recorded in the trade relationship between the two countries.
Even with the appreciation of the real against the US dollar, Brazilian products maintained competitiveness and remained more accessible to the Canadian market. Experts suggest that the scenario was also driven by the search for alternative markets in light of the threat of tariffs in the United States.
Bilateral Trade on the Rise
The growth in exports was accompanied by a 2% decrease in Brazil’s imports of Canadian products, which fell from US$ 1.4 billion to US$ 1.37 billion. As a result, Brazil’s trade balance remained positive by over US$ 2 billion.
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The total trade — the sum of exports and imports — increased by 16%, solidifying Canada as a strategic partner. The Canadian share in Brazilian exports rose from 1.6% to 2.1% in a year, signaling greater interest and demand for Brazilian products.
Main Exported Products
The standout in sales was the bullion gold (raw gold), which alone generated US$ 1.35 billion in the semester, nearly double what was recorded in 2024. In addition to gold, other sectors contributed to the result:
- Mining: iron, copper ore, and nickel
- Agribusiness: sugar, green coffee, and meats
- Manufacturing Industry: aluminum oxide, aircraft, and machinery
In particular, the sales of sugar, coffee, and pork had a significant increase and contributed to Brazil hitting export records to Canada.
What Brazil Imports from Canada
Despite the decline in total volume, Canada remains a supplier of strategic items for the Brazilian industry and infrastructure. Among the main imported products are:
- Potassium Chlorides: US$ 633.3 million (-0.4%)
- Petroleum Bitumen: US$ 7.5 million (+165%)
- Turbofan Engines: US$ 77.6 million (+47%)
- Medicines: US$ 34.2 million (+45%)
- Niobium Iron: US$ 10.8 million (+128%)
These items supply sectors such as mining, oil and gas, and the production of high-value-added goods.
Outlook for the Second Half
According to the CCBC, the trend is for continued growth in Brazilian exports to Canada. The diversification of products and stability in trade relations reinforce the possibility of new records by the end of the year.
Experts point out that the consolidation of this partnership can reduce dependence on volatile markets and open the way for new bilateral agreements in technology and clean energy sectors.
And you? Do you believe that this record in exports to Canada will be maintained in the coming years? Which Brazilian sectors can benefit the most from this partnership? Share your opinion in the comments.
