Brazil posts US$ 7.4 billion trade surplus in August
Brazil's trade balance posted a US$ 7.4 billion surplus in August 2026, up 23.8% from a year earlier. The result was driven by exports, which grew 12.2%, pushing total trade flow to US$ 58.9 billion — a record for the month of August.
- August surplus: US$ 7.4 billion (+23.8%) — third-highest ever for the month
- Trade flow: US$ 58.9 billion, an August record
- Jan–Aug surplus: US$ 55.3 billion, second-highest since records began (1989)
- 2026 surplus forecast raised from US$ 72.1 billion to US$ 90 billion
Why it matters — the Brazil × Japan angle
Export strength confirms the competitiveness of Brazilian products, from coffee to meats. For Japanese buyers, it is one more sign that Brazil is a supplier with growing capacity and stability.
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