Brazil records US$3.8 billion trade surplus 

Brazil posted a strong trade surplus of US$3.8 billion in the first three weeks of January, with exports reaching US$14.98 billion. The Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services reported on the government website. 

Exports in the third week of January amounted to US$5.1 billion, reflecting continued growth in Brazil’s international trade.

Average daily exports for the period up to the third week of January 2026 increased by 18 per cent compared to the same period in January 2025, rising from US$1.15 billion to US$1.36 billion.

The average daily trade flow reached US$2.3 billion, with the daily trade surplus standing at US$341.51 million, showing strong momentum in Brazil’s external trade.

Sectoral data highlight growth across key industries. Average daily exports from the extractive sector rose by US$108.39 million (32.6 per cent), agricultural exports increased by US$28.54 million (16.6 per cent), and shipments of manufactured goods grew by US$69.99 million (10.9 per cent), underscoring Brazil’s expanding global trade presence.

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