Brazil's foreign trade plays a crucial role in the country's economy, connecting the domestic market to major global supply chains. In 2024, the products most imported by Brazil reflect strategic trends in sectors such as energy, agriculture, technology, and transportation.

Check out the most prominent items and their values in US dollars FOB (Free on Board) below.

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Petroleum or Bituminous Minerals Oils (except crude oils)

Value: US$ 13.297.494.845
Essential for the energy sector and industries that use fossil fuels, this product leads Brazilian imports. Its importance reflects the high demand for energy sources in the country.

Fertilizers

Value: US$ 11.355.019.222
Agriculture, one of the pillars of the Brazilian economy, depends on chemical fertilizers to maintain productivity. This item reinforces the importance of imports to sustain competitiveness in agribusiness.

Thermionic Valves and Tubes, Diodes, and Transistors

Value: US$ 7.686.878.313
High-tech products, such as valves and transistors, are essential for sectors such as electronics, telecommunications, and industrial automation, highlighting the growing digitalization of the economy.

Crude Petroleum or Bituminous Minerals Oils

Value: US$ 7.493.682.170
Despite being one of the largest exporters of oil, Brazil also imports crude oil, indicating the need to diversify sources and complement domestic production.

Passenger Cars

Value: US$ 7.089.911.785
The import of cars reinforces the demand for specific models that are not produced in the domestic market or meet specific consumer niches.

Automotive Parts and Accessories

Value: US$ 6.937.732.560
With a consolidated automotive industry, Brazil imports strategic components for the assembly and maintenance of vehicles, strengthening the local production chain.

Non-electric Motors and Machines, and Their Parts (except piston engines and generators)

Value: US$ 6.925.641.153
These products are indispensable for the basic industry and infrastructure, evidencing growth in sectors such as construction and energy.

Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products (except veterinary)

Value: US$ 6.736.731.006
Health remains a priority, with medicines occupying an important position in the import agenda. This data highlights the efforts to meet the needs of the national health system.

The list of products most imported by Brazil in 2024 illustrates the diversity of the country's economic needs, ranging from energy and technology to agricultural inputs and pharmaceutical products. These data reinforce the importance of international trade for the balance and development of the Brazilian market.

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