In May 2026, China further consolidated its position as the leading destination for Brazilian exports, strengthening its role in trade between the two countries. According to data released by Brazil’s Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex), Brazilian exports to the Chinese market reached US$10.5 billion, representing a 9.5% increase compared with the same period in 2025. Brazilian imports of Chinese products also rose significantly, increasing 24.2% to US$6.8 billion.

Overall, the bilateral trade balance closed the month with a US$3.7 billion surplus in Brazil’s favour. Total trade between the two countries reached US$17.3 billion, reflecting year-on-year growth of 14.8%.

The results confirm China’s strategic importance to the Brazilian economy, particularly to the agricultural export sector. Products such as soybeans, meat, wood pulp and iron ore remain among the main goods exported to the Chinese market.

The strengthening of Chinese demand remains one of the most relevant factors supporting Brazil’s foreign-exchange earnings and the maintenance of positive balances in the country’s trade balance.

(Source: Radar Digital Brasília, 11 June)