Brazil posts US$ 7.74 billion trade surplus in September
Brazil's trade balance posted a US$ 7.74 billion surplus in September 2026, well above the US$ 3.14 billion of September 2025, according to MDIC data released on October 6. Exports grew 12.9% to US$ 34.42 billion, while imports fell 2.4% to US$ 26.68 billion.
- September surplus: US$ 7.74 billion, second-highest for the month (the record is September 2023, US$ 9.18 billion)
- Trade flow: US$ 61.09 billion, a September record and the second-highest of any month, behind June 2026
- Agricultural exports: US$ 7 billion (+4.8%), with soybeans +11.9% and green coffee +8.7%
- By destination: Europe +51.9%, North America +30.6%, Asia −2.5%
- January–September surplus: US$ 62.4 billion (+34.8%); the full-year forecast was cut from US$ 90 billion to US$ 84.4 billion
Why it matters
Sales to Asia slipped while Brazil's supply capacity keeps growing. With room to expand in Asian markets, now is a good time for Japanese buyers to build relationships with Brazilian suppliers on favorable terms.
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