BRAZIL AND CHINA EXCEED US$143,000 MILLIONS IN BILATERAL TRADE IN 2026

The trade relationship between Brazil and China is creating a landscape of new opportunities for industrial growth, business expansion, and market integration. The dynamism of their trade not only reflects greater economic integration but also the potential of a trade partnership that opens up new prospects for manufacturers, importers, and distributors.

In this context, Brazil is strengthening its position as a supplier of strategic resources, while China is expanding its role as a trading partner and supplier of industrial goods and technologies. This complementarity is driving a relationship that is becoming increasingly important for supply chains and the development of commercial opportunities across various sectors of the Brazilian economy.

An example of this evolution can be found in the article “Comércio Brasil-China chega a US$ 143,3 bilhões em nove meses,” published on October 22, 2026, by Patrícia Zanotti in ALL CONNECTED, which presents key figures highlighting the growth of bilateral trade during the first nine months of the year.

According to the publication, trade between the two countries reached US$143.3 billion between January and September 2026, representing an 11.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Brazil and China: Trade That Continues to Grow

The article, based on data from Brazil’s Foreign Trade Secretariat—which is part of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services—notes that Brazilian exports to China reached $84.7 billion, while imports from China totaled $58.6 billion.

These figures reflect the growth of both trade flows:

Source: All Connected, October 22, 2026, with data from Brazil’s Secretariat of Foreign Trade.

Another key figure is China’s share of Brazil’s foreign trade. Between January and September, China accounted for 29.7% of Brazil’s exports and 26.4% of its imports, remaining its leading trading partner.

These figures highlight the importance of the Chinese market both for the sale of Brazilian products and for the supply of goods from abroad.

Raw materials and industrial products: two components of the trade relationship

The composition of trade also reveals differences between the products Brazil exports and those it imports from China. According to information compiled by the Brazil-China Business Council and cited in the All Connected article, Brazilian exports continue to be concentrated primarily in soybeans, crude oil, and iron ore.

The publication highlights that China purchased approximately half of the crude oil exported by Brazil during the period analyzed, while soybeans remained the main export product to the Chinese market.

In contrast, Brazilian imports show a growing share of industrial goods, equipment, components, and technology products from China.

One of the fastest-growing segments in 2026 was that of electric vehicles. According to the Brazil-China Business Council, Brazilian imports of electric and hybrid vehicles manufactured in China recorded the following results:

Source: Brazil-China Business Council; figures cited by All Connected for January–September 2026.

The same publication notes that China accounted for 86% of Brazil’s imports in these categories, highlighting its importance as a supplier of electric vehicles.

New Suppliers and Supply Chains in Latin America

Beyond the trade figures, the data presented by Patrícia Zanotti in All Connected reflects an increasingly broad connection between the supply chains of Brazil and China. As Brazil strengthens its agro-industrial, mining, and energy exports, Brazilian companies are expanding their imports of technology, components, and industrial goods from the Chinese market.

According to the All Connected article, this exchange creates new opportunities for manufacturers, importers, and distributors, particularly in sectors such as electronics, mobility, automation, and consumer goods. At the same time, it highlights the importance of diversifying suppliers, optimizing logistics costs, and strengthening trade ties to capitalize on opportunities in the international market.

Global Supplier: A Platform for Connecting Manufacturers and International Buyers

In this context of commercial expansion, specialized international sourcing events are becoming increasingly important as venues for establishing direct relationships between companies. The Global Supplier International Trade Show brings together manufacturers, suppliers, importers, distributors, and buyers interested in identifying new products, expanding their supply networks, and developing business opportunities.

With a multisectoral focus, the event encompasses categories such as consumer electronics, electric mobility, automation, machinery, industrial components, home appliances, and household goods, among others.

The participation of international suppliers, including Chinese manufacturers, brings diverse production capabilities and sourcing solutions to companies seeking to expand their product portfolios and establish new business relationships.

The growth in trade between Brazil and China reflects the importance of these connections for international commerce. In this context, Global Supplier offers a B2B meeting place to connect the offerings of global manufacturers with the needs of buyers and distributors in Latin America.

References: 

Zanotti, P. (2026, October 22). Comércio Brasil-China chega a US$ 143,3 bilhões em nove meses. All Connected. https://allconnected.media/comercio-brasil-china-chega-a-us-1433-bilhoes-em-nove-meses/