Imports and Exports

Brazil exported US$26.4 billion worth of merchandise to the U.S. in 2006, up 8% from 2005 and up 67% in just 4 years. Brazilian imports from the U.S. rose 25% to $19.2 billion in 2006, up 55% since 2002.

Top ten Brazilian Exports to U.S.

1. Crude oil … US$2.8 billion
2. Steelmaking materials … $1.45 billion
3. Semi-finished iron & steel products … $1.38 billion
4. Industrial organic chemicals … $1.16 billion
5. Fully built civilian aircraft … $1.16 billion
6. Engines & engine parts … $1.07 billion
7. Footwear … $902.7 million
8. Finishing materials (e.g. shingles, wallboard) … $859.8 million
9. Fuel oil … $670.5 million
10. Stone, sand, cement & lime … $665.8 million

Top ten Brazilian Imports from U.S.

1. Computer accessories, peripherals and parts … US$1.7 billion
2. Civilian aircraft parts … $1.19 billion
3. Civilian aircraft engines … $1.18 billion
4. Organic chemicals …. $1.14 billion
5. Fully built civilian aircraft … $1.06 billion
6. Oil field drilling equipment … $894.5 million
7. Plastics … $757.7 million
8. Semi-conductors … $693.6 million
9. Chemical fertilizers … $571.3 million
10. Pharmaceutical preparations … $566.2 million