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Brazil Import Data 2025: Top Partners, Import Products, Import HS Codes & Companies
According to Brazil Import Data 2025 provided by TradeInt, Brazil’s top import partner in 2025 was China, which supplied a commanding 26.29% of total imports, valued at $70.02 billion.
- China led at $70.02B (26.29%), followed by the United States at $40.28B (15.12%) and Argentina at $12.75B (4.79%).
- The top import category, ‘Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances and parts’, accounted for $41.10B (15.43%) of total imports.
- HS code 2710 was the largest single product at $13.71B (5.15%).
- PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S A PETROBRAS was the top company for HS 2710, with export value at $4.38B.
This article covers Brazil’s top import partners, leading import product categories, highest-value imported products by HS code, and the major companies driving these imports.
Who are Brazil's top import partners according to Brazil Import Data 2025?
According to TradeInt’s global trade data, Brazil’s top import partner in 2025 was China, which dominated with $70.02 billion in imports, capturing a 26.29% share of Brazil’s total import value. The United States followed distantly in second place at $40.28 billion (15.12%), while Argentina, Germany, and Russia rounded out the top five with shares ranging from 4.79% to 2.94%. The combined import value from these top five partners was $143.43 billion, representing over half of Brazil’s total import market.
According to the Brazil import data 2025, 54.85% of Brazil’s imports were:
- China | $70.02B | 26.29%
- United States | $40.28B | 15.12%
- Argentina | $12.75B | 4.79%
- Germany | $12.55B | 4.71%
- Russia | $7.83B | 2.94%
- India | $7.59B | 2.85%
- Italy | $6.47B | 2.43%
- France | $6.42B | 2.41%
- Mexico | $5.97B | 2.24%
- Japan | $5.68B | 2.13%
| Rank | Country | Import Value (USD) | Share (%) | Top 3 Import Products HS Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $70,017,422,350 | 26.29% |
1. 1201 (4.59%) 2. 8703 (4.03%) 3. 8905 (3.69%) |
| 2 | United States | $40,276,287,014 | 15.12% |
1. 8411 (15.4%) 2. 2710 (12.1%) 3. 2709 (5.54%) |
| 3 | Argentina | $12,747,767,399 | 4.79% |
1. 8704 (23.3%) 2. 8703 (14.1%) 3. 1001 (8.51%) |
| 4 | Germany | $12,547,526,293 | 4.71% |
1. 3002 (7.08%) 2. 3004 (6.15%) 3. 8708 (4.71%) |
| 5 | Russia | $7,830,225,141 | 2.94% |
1. 2710 (51.3%) 2. 3104 (19.1%) 3. 3105 (14.2%) |
| 6 | India | $7,588,989,936 | 2.85% |
1. 2710 (11.5%) 2. 2933 (8.38%) 3. 3808 (6.2%) |
| 7 | Italy | $6,471,019,415 | 2.43% |
1. 3002 (5.58%) 2. 3004 (5.50%) 3. 8708 (5.49%) |
| 8 | France | $6,417,603,451 | 2.41% |
1. 8411 (29.7%) 2. 8708 (3.73%) 3. 8802 (3.24%) |
| 9 | Mexico | $5,966,204,883 | 2.24% |
1. 8708 (13.4%) 2. 8703 (8.88%) 3. 8471 (7.47%) |
| 10 | Japan | $5,683,329,935 | 2.13% |
1. 8708 (18.8%) 2. 8542 (2.89%) 3. 3002 (2.82%) |
Top Import Partners Insights 2025
The data reveals a strong geographic concentration, with Asian partners (China, India, Japan) accounting for over 31% of imports, underscoring the region’s critical role in Brazil’s supply chain for industrial inputs and consumer goods.
This reliance is particularly evident in machinery and electronics, where imports from China surged 26% in early 2025 compared to the previous year, reflecting deepening trade ties despite global economic headwinds. The sustained import growth from the US, which rose 10% in the last quarter of 2025, points to continued demand for specialized capital goods and energy products.
What are the Top 10 Brazil Import Product Categories based on Brazil Import Data 2025?
According to TradeInt’s global trade data, the top import product category for Brazil in 2025 was ‘Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances and parts’, valued at $41.10 billion and comprising 15.43% of total imports. This was followed by ‘Mineral fuels, mineral oils and their distillation products’ at $30.08B (11.29%) and ‘Electrical machinery, equipment and parts’ at $26.06B (9.78%). The top three categories alone accounted for over 36% of Brazil’s import bill, highlighting the economy’s demand for capital goods, energy, and technology.
According to the Brazil top imports by HS code data 2025, 62.74% of Brazil’s imports were:
- Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances, and parts | $41.10B | 15.43%
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and their distillation products; bituminous substances; mineral waxes | $30.08B | 11.29%
- Electrical machinery, equipment and parts; sound recorders and reproducers; television equipment | $26.06B | 9.78%
- Vehicles and their parts and accessories, except railway and tramway | $21.27B | 7.99%
- Organic compounds | $12.81B | 4.81%
- Pharmaceutical products | $12.37B | 4.64%
- Fertilizers | $12.33B | 4.63%
- Plastics and articles thereof | $9.62B | 3.61%
- Optical, photographic, measuring, medical or surgical instruments | $8.14B | 3.06%
- Miscellaneous chemical products | $7.13B | 2.68%
| Rank | Product Categories | Import Value (USD) | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances and their parts | $41,097,985,432 | 15.43% |
| 2 | Mineral fuels, mineral oils and their distillation products; bituminous substances; mineral waxes | $30,075,462,620 | 11.29% |
| 3 | Motors, electrical equipment and their parts; recorders and players, television image and sound recording and playback equipment and their parts and accessories | $26,060,451,900 | 9.78% |
| 4 | Vehicles and their parts and accessories, except for railway and tramway vehicles | $21,270,633,866 | 7.99% |
| 5 | Organic compounds | $12,807,645,581 | 4.81% |
| 6 | Drug | $12,367,897,871 | 4.64% |
| 7 | Fertilizer | $12,334,956,182 | 4.63% |
| 8 | Plastic and its products | $9,615,124,837 | 3.61% |
| 9 | Optical, photographic, film, measurement, inspection, medical or surgical instruments and equipment, precision instruments and equipment: parts and accessories of the above items | $8,144,818,764 | 3.06% |
| 10 | Miscellaneous chemical product | $7,127,137,474 | 2.68% |
Top Import Categories Insights 2025
The dominance of machinery and electrical goods, which together make up a quarter of imports, points to significant investment in industrial modernization and digital infrastructure. This trend is validated by a 57% surge in imports of data processing machines in early 2025, signaling rapid technological adoption across Brazilian industries.
Concurrently, the substantial shares for fuels, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals reflect persistent needs in energy, agriculture, and healthcare, sectors critical to the domestic economy.
What are Brazil Top Import Products by HS Code according to Brazil Import Data 2025?
According to TradeInt’s global trade data, the top imported product by 4-digit HS code in 2025 was ‘Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude’ (HS 2710), valued at $13.71 billion and accounting for 5.15% of total imports. The second-largest was ‘Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude’ (HS 2709) at $9.61B (3.61%), followed by ‘Turbo-jets, turbo-propellers and other gas turbines’ (HS 8411) at $9.39B. This data underscores the critical role of energy imports in Brazil’s trade profile.
According to the Brazil top Imports by HS code data 2025, 13.53% of Brazil’s imports were:
- 2710 | $13.71B | 5.15%
- 2709 | $9.61B | 3.61%
- 8411 | $9.39B | 13.53%
- 8708 | $7.78B | 2.92%
- 8703 | $6.81B | 2.56%
- 3004 | $6.29B | 12.36%
- 3002 | $5.50B | 12.06%
- 8905 | $5.03B | 11.89%
- 8542 | $4.70B | 1.77%
- 3808 | $4.60B | 11.73%
| Rank | Top 4-digit HS Code | Import Value (USD) | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2710 | $13,713,119,494 | 5.15% |
| 2 | 2709 | $9,610,664,833 | 3.61% |
| 3 | 8411 | $9,392,308,953 | 13.53% |
| 4 | 8708 | $7,782,001,122 | 2.92% |
| 5 | 8703 | $6,805,572,359 | 2.56% |
| 6 | 3004 | $6,293,453,365 | 12.36% |
| 7 | 3002 | $5,495,053,457 | 12.06% |
| 8 | 8905 | $5,030,371,600 | 11.89% |
| 9 | 8542 | $4,704,864,824 | 1.77% |
| 10 | 3808 | $4,600,497,652 | 11.73% |
Top Import Products Insights 2025
Energy products (HS 2710 and 2709) alone constitute nearly 9% of total import value, a dependency that may be influenced by global price volatility and domestic production cycles. The prominence of pharmaceutical products (HS 3004, 3002) and specialized machinery (HS 8411) suggests targeted imports to support specific high-value sectors like healthcare and aerospace.
This import structure aligns with broader economic activity, where total annual imports reached $293.88 billion in 2025 as domestic demand for foreign goods remained robust.
Who are the Top Imported HS Codes' Top Brazilian Importing Companies in 2025?
According to TradeInt’s global trade data, the top importing company for the leading HS code (2710 – Crude Petroleum Oils) was PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S A PETROBRAS, which imported $4.38 billion worth of the product. For turbo-jets and gas turbines (HS 8411), GE CELMA LTDA was the leading importer at $9.72 billion. These figures highlight how major state-owned and multinational corporations dominate strategic import channels for critical energy and industrial components.
According to the Brazil import data 2025, the top importing companies for key HS codes were:
- HS 2710: PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S A PETROBRAS | $4.38B
- HS 2709: PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S A PETROBRAS | $3.90B
- HS 8411: GE CELMA LTDA | $9.72B
- HS 8708: VOLKSWAGEN DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA DE VEICULOS AUTOMOTORES | $1.09B
- HS 8703: COMEXPORT TRADING COMERCIO EXTERIOR LTDA | $4.09B
- HS 3004: NOVO NORDISK FARMACEUTICA DO BRASIL LTDA | $1.01B
- HS 3002: MINISTERIO DA SAUDE | $1.02B
- HS 8905: EQUINOR BRASIL ENERGIA LTDA | $2.66B
- HS 8542: SAMSUNG ELETRONICA DA AMAZONIA LTDA | $1.01B
- HS 3808: SYNGENTA PROTECAO DE CULTIVOS LTDA | $927.57M
| Rank | Top 4-digit HS Code | Importing Companies | Import Value (USD) | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2710 | PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S A PETROBRAS | $4,378,648,634 | 27.37% |
| 2 | 2709 | PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S A PETROBRAS | $3,903,662,372 | 55.80% |
| 3 | 8411 | GE CELMA LTDA | $9,719,274,508 | 67.76% |
| 4 | 8708 | VOLKSWAGEN DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA DE VEICULOS AUTOMOTORES | $1,086,997,765 | 11.51% |
| 5 | 8703 | COMEXPORT TRADING COMERCIO EXTERIOR LTDA | $4,087,102,558 | 50.68% |
| 6 | 3004 | NOVO NORDISK FARMACEUTICA DO BRASIL LTDA | $1,009,339,798 | 13.28% |
| 7 | 3002 | MINISTERIO DA SAUDE | $1,022,618,628 | 14.70% |
| 8 | 8905 | EQUINOR BRASIL ENERGIA LTDA | $2,661,051,787 | 25.01% |
| 9 | 8542 | SAMSUNG ELETRONICA DA AMAZONIA LTDA | $1,008,772,627 | 18.58% |
| 10 | 3808 | SYNGENTA PROTECAO DE CULTIVOS LTDA | $927,573,113 | 16.02% |
Top Importing Companies Insights 2025
The concentration of import activity among a few large firms, such as Petrobras in energy and major automakers in vehicle parts, suggests highly centralized supply chains in key industries. This pattern may indicate economies of scale but also potential vulnerabilities. The significant role of the Ministerio da Saude as a top importer of pharmaceuticals (HS 3002) underscores the public sector’s direct involvement in securing essential medical supplies, a trend that became prominent during the pandemic and has persisted.
Conclusion
In summary, Brazil’s import data for 2025 reveals a trade profile heavily oriented towards capital goods, energy, and technology from a concentrated set of partners, led by China and the United States. The top 10 import partners accounted for nearly 70% of import value, while machinery and fuels alone made up over a quarter of the import bill. Key imports like crude oil (HS 2710) and pharmaceuticals are driven by major corporations and state entities, reflecting strategic economic priorities.
Looking ahead, imports are projected to remain elevated, with sectors like vehicles—where imports captured 19% of the market in H1 2025—and industrial machinery continuing to grow as Brazil invests in modernization and infrastructure.


