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Brazil - Market Overview - International Trade Administration
So Paulo continues to be the country’s financial capital and its primary hub for international business activity. In 2025, Brazil was the ninth largest export market for U.S. products and services, representing $62.07 billion in exports, up 25.7% from 2025, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Important Brazilian domestic
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Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) - OECD
The chemicals industry (industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, biocides, food and feed additives and cosmetics) is one of the largest industrial sectors in the world and one which poses many challenges for government regulators; inefficient regulation would have costly implications for the environment, human health, government budgets
Chemicals – Analysis - IEA
The chemical sector is the largest industrial energy consumer and the third largest industry subsector in terms of direct CO 2 emissions. This is largely because around half of the chemical subsector’s energy input is consumed as feedstock – fuel used as a raw material input rather than as a source of energy.
- What are the main industries in Brazil?
- Chemicals comprise a large part of Brazil’s GDP with 11.2%, only behind petroleum and food & beverage. The main industry sub-sectors are prepared products for industry, thermoplastic resins, basic petrochemicals, organic chemicals and fertilizer intermediates.
- Does Brazil have a chemical industry?
- There is modest domestic growth with some geographic diversification. On average, U.S. chemical suppliers account for roughly 16% of Brazil’s annual chemical imports, mainly for the pharmaceutical industry, resins, polymers and elastomers.
- Why is Brazilian chemical industry receptive to American chemicals imports?
- Traditionally, the Brazilian chemical industry has been very receptive to American chemicals imports. Both Brazilian importers and distributors are continually seeking new suppliers, particularly from the United States, which enjoys a reputation for high quality products often coupled with competitive prices.
- Which countries are filling the chemical demand in Brazil?
- The United States and Asia are both filling this demand. Due to the variation in prices, Brazil has also increased its chemical exports significantly, primarily to neighboring Mercosul countries. Chemicals comprise a large part of Brazil’s GDP with 11.2%, only behind petroleum and food & beverage.
- Is Brazil ready for US chemical imports?
- Brazil’s demand for chemical imports remains extremely high, presenting exciting opportunities for U.S. companies ready to export. In the past 30 years, Brazilian chemical imports have increased by more than 1,200%. Traditionally, the Brazilian chemical industry has been very receptive to American chemicals imports.
- Does Brazil use natural gas?
- Brazil has natural gas resources that it can use to make domestic nitrogen-based fertilizers. Russia is Brazil’s only supplier of ammonium nitrate. In its National Fertilizer Strategy, Brazil identified the United States as a potential source for ammonia and urea imports.
