Top Brazil Exports 2025 Q1: Commodity Dominance
Brazil Export Portfolio Overview in 2025 Q1
- Mineral fuels (HS27, 16.5%) and oil seeds (HS12, 11.6%) dominate, with ores (HS26, 9.3%) forming a third core pillar.
- Concentration risk is high: top three commodity-driven sectors account for over 37% of total export value.
- Brazil’s export profile remains anchored in raw and bulk commodities, reinforcing its role as a global supplier of energy, food, and metals.
Table: Brazil Top Export Product in 2025 Q1 (Source: yTrade)
| HS Code | Description | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distill... | 12.67B | 16.49% |
| 12 | Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, se... | 8.91B | 11.60% |
| 26 | Ores, slag and ash | 7.12B | 9.27% |
| 02 | Meat and edible meat offal | 6.24B | 8.12% |
| 09 | Coffee, tea, maté and spices | 3.99B | 5.20% |
| 87 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and... | 3.12B | 4.06% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 2.84B | 3.69% |
| 17 | Sugars and sugar confectionery | 2.79B | 3.63% |
| 84 | Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appli... | 2.78B | 3.62% |
| 47 | Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; rec... | 2.78B | 3.61% |
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Key Driver: Mineral Fuels, Oils & Waxes
- Crude petroleum oils (HS2709) account for 75.8% of the sector’s exports, valued at $9.6B.
- Product type: raw material, primarily unrefined crude for global refining and energy markets.
- Dominance reflects Brazil’s deepwater reserves (e.g., pre-salt fields), scale economies, and strategic export infrastructure.
Table: HS Code 27 Detailed Breakdown
| HS Code | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2709 | 9.60B | 75.83% |
| 2710 | 2.85B | 22.51% |
| 2713 | 115.00M | 0.91% |
| 2711 | 63.78M | 0.50% |
| 2716 | 26.52M | 0.21% |
| 2712 | 2.33M | 0.02% |
| 2707 | 1.48M | 0.01% |
| 2715 | 519.61K | 0.00% |
| 2703 | 378.95K | 0.00% |
| 2708 | 56.83K | 0.00% |
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Key Driver: Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits
- Soybeans (HS1201) drive 97.2% of sector exports, totaling $8.7B.
- Acts as a complement to energy exports, diversifying within commodity reliance but still exposed to global agri-demand cycles.
- Strategic due to Brazil’s vast arable land, tropical climate advantages, and dominance in global soy supply chains.
Table: HS Code 12 Detailed Breakdown
| HS Code | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | 8.66B | 97.15% |
| 1207 | 121.90M | 1.37% |
| 1202 | 70.99M | 0.80% |
| 1209 | 31.16M | 0.35% |
| 1205 | 20.19M | 0.23% |
| 1211 | 5.31M | 0.06% |
| 1208 | 2.34M | 0.03% |
| 1212 | 1.33M | 0.01% |
| 1213 | 192.15K | 0.00% |
| 1214 | 72.70K | 0.00% |
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Key Driver: Ores, Slag & Ash
- Iron ores and concentrates (HS2601) represent 84% of the sector, worth $6.0B.
- Stable legacy sector underpinned by Brazil’s world-class iron reserves and high-quality ore grades.
- Critical for steel production globally, though exposed to cyclical demand from industrial economies like China.
Table: HS Code 26 Detailed Breakdown
| HS Code | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2601 | 5.98B | 83.98% |
| 2603 | 958.05M | 13.45% |
| 2606 | 45.60M | 0.64% |
| 2604 | 39.61M | 0.56% |
| 2602 | 31.13M | 0.44% |
| 2607 | 30.36M | 0.43% |
| 2616 | 12.11M | 0.17% |
| 2615 | 8.70M | 0.12% |
| 2608 | 7.94M | 0.11% |
| 2613 | 2.96M | 0.04% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brazil's largest export commodity in 2025 Q1?
The largest export category is Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation (HS 27), valued at $12.67B. This sector is primarily driven by exports of Crude oil (HS 2709), which alone accounts for $9.60B (75.83%) of the total.
Which specific Mineral fuels products does Brazil export most in 2025 Q1?
Within the Mineral fuels sector, the top exports are Crude oil (HS 2709, $9.60B) and Petroleum oils (HS 2710, $2.85B), which together account for 98.34% of the industry's total export value.
Does Brazil export Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in 2025 Q1?
Yes. Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits (HS 12) is Brazil's second-largest export sector, valued at $8.91B. The primary driver is Soybeans (HS 1201), contributing $8.66B (97.15%) of the total.
What are the main industries driving Brazil's economy?
Brazil's economy is heavily reliant on three key sectors:
- Mineral fuels (HS 27, $12.67B)
- Oil seeds (HS 12, $8.91B)
- Ores (HS 26, $7.12B)
These top three industries account for 37.36% of total exports, indicating a concentrated reliance on raw materials.
How to find Brazil Mineral fuels suppliers?
You can access a list of active suppliers and exporters for Mineral fuels (HS 27) using the yTrade database, which provides detailed shipment records and company contacts for verified exporters.
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