Brazil’s Export Model Is Anchored in Globally Strategic Commodities
Primary commodities accounted for 69% of export earnings in 2025, anchoring Brazil’s global relevance in food, energy, and metals.
Primary commodities accounted for 69% of export earnings in 2025, anchoring Brazil’s global relevance in food, energy, and metals.
The EU dominates both markets, while the U.S. and Brazil remain strong exporters. China plays a larger role as an importer.
Beyond copper and lithium carbonate, Chile is a major supplier of fruit, fish, pulp, metals and chemicals, with China as the largest buyer.
Brazil’s 70% export triad—agribusiness, minerals and fuels—feeds and powers global markets, led by China as the top buyer.
Global agricultural supply chains are vulnerable to several risks in 2025, with important implications for agri businesses and players in the sector.
The total value of global agricultural exports in 2023 was USD 1.91 trillion, accounting for 8% of global merchandise trade. ANDAMAN PARTNERS presents a visualisation of global agricultural trade.