Surplus and Growth:
Brazil’s agribusiness trade balance in the first quarter reached an accumulated surplus of an impressive US$ 32.23 billion. This represents an increase of 2.8% compared to the same period last year. The sector recorded exports worth US$ 36.83 billion, while imports totaled US$ 4.60 billion. These figures show an increase of 2.9% in exports and 3.7% in imports compared to 2023.
The global impact of Brazilian agribusiness in the spotlight:
These results have a significant impact on the country’s overall trade balance. Taking all sectors into account, Brazil recorded a surplus of US$ 19.08 billion in the first quarter of 2024. This represents an increase of US$ 3.47 billion compared to the same period last year.
In terms of participation in foreign trade, agribusiness imports accounted for 7.78% of Brazil’s total imports in the first quarter of 2024, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. However, the sector’s share of total exports between January and March this year fell slightly by 0.13 percentage points to 47.06%.
Participation in foreign trade:
The figures for the first quarter highlight the resilience and continued importance of Brazilian agribusiness on the national and global economic stage. With a solid surplus and steady growth, the sector continues to play a crucial role in promoting Brazil’s economic development.

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