Top Brazil Exports 2025 Q2: Commodity Powerhouse

Brazil Export Portfolio Overview in 2025 Q2

• Dominated by agricultural and extractive sectors: oil seeds (HS 12, 19.05%) and mineral fuels (HS 27, 16.76%) lead, reflecting Brazil’s role as a global commodity powerhouse.
• High concentration risk: top three sectors—oil seeds, mineral fuels, and ores (HS 26, 9.06%)—account for nearly 45% of total exports, leaving the economy exposed to commodity price swings and demand shifts.
• Reinforces Brazil’s economic identity as a supplier of raw materials, with limited diversification into high-value manufactured goods.

Table: Brazil Top Export Product in 2025 Q2 (Source: yTrade)

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Key Driver: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits

• Dominated by HS 1201 (soybeans), representing 98.82% of the sector’s value and 16.71B in exports.
• Product type: raw material, primarily exported for processing into animal feed and vegetable oils abroad.
• This dominance stems from Brazil’s vast arable land, favorable climate, and advanced agribusiness sector, which leverage scale and efficiency to compete globally.

Table: HS Code 12 Detailed Breakdown

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Key Driver: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products

• Driven by HS 2709 (crude petroleum), accounting for 81.40% of the sector and 12.11B in exports.
• Acts as a complement to agricultural exports, diversifying revenue streams but still tying the economy to global energy markets.
• Strategically important due to Brazil’s deepwater reserves and refining capacity, though export focus remains on unrefined crude.

Table: HS Code 27 Detailed Breakdown

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Key Driver: Ores, slag and ash

• Led by HS 2601 (iron ores and concentrates), making up 83.30% of the sector and 6.70B in exports.
• Represents a stable legacy sector, built on Brazil’s extensive mineral reserves and established logistics networks.
• Supports global steel production but faces long-term pressure from volatility in Chinese industrial demand.

Table: HS Code 26 Detailed Breakdown

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil's largest export commodity in 2025 Q2?

The largest export category is Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS 12), valued at $16.91B. This sector is primarily driven by exports of Soybeans (HS 1201), which alone account for 98.82% of the sector's total value.

Which specific oil seeds and oleaginous fruits products does Brazil export most in 2025 Q2?

Within the HS 12 sector, the top exports are Soybeans (HS 1201) at $16.71B, followed by Groundnuts (HS 1202) at $84.05M, and Sesame seeds (HS 1207) at $75.01M. Together, these three products make up 99.76% of the sector's exports.

Does Brazil export mineral fuels and oils in 2025 Q2?

Yes. Mineral fuels, mineral oils, and related products (HS 27) is Brazil’s second-largest export sector, valued at $14.88B. The primary driver is Crude petroleum oil (HS 2709), contributing 81.40% ($12.11B) of the sector’s total exports.

What are the main industries driving Brazil's economy?

Brazil’s export economy is heavily reliant on three key sectors:

1. Oil seeds (HS 12): $16.91B (19.05%)
2. Mineral fuels (HS 27): $14.88B (16.76%)
3. Ores and slag (HS 26): $8.04B (9.06%)
   Together, these industries account for 44.87% of Brazil’s total exports, indicating a concentrated reliance on raw materials.

How to find Brazil oil seeds and oleaginous fruits suppliers?

You can access a list of active suppliers and exporters for Oil seeds (HS 12) using the yTrade database, which provides detailed shipment records, company contacts, and trade trends for Brazilian exporters.