Bilateral Trade 2008 (Jan-Jun)
The United Kingdom ended the first six months of 2008 in fifteenth position among Brazil's principal trading partners, in terms of exports, and in twenty-first position, in terms of imports.
In comparison with the first six months of 2007, Brazilian exports to the UK in the first six months of 2008 were 120.4% higher and Brazil's total imports from the UK registered a 34.5% increase. The increase in total trade between the two countries in relation to the corresponding period in 2007 was almost 26%. The balance of trade showed a surplus for Brazil.
Among Brazil's main exports to the UK, the products registering the most significant increases were: gold, in semi-manufactured forms, for non monetary use; electric motors & generating sets for aircrafts; aeroplanes and other aircraft; ol-cake & residues from the extraction of soya-bean oil; iron ore and concentrates; soya beans and residues; footwear; piston engines parts for motor vehicles; and plywood. Total exports to the UK grew by just over 20%, compared with the first six months of 2007.
Brazil's imports from the UK are predominantly factors of production and capital goods, with most of the main products showing increases in the first six months of 2008. In the first six months of 2008, Brazilian total imports from the UK grew by just under 35%, compared to the same period in 2007.
Bilateral Trade 2007
In 2007 the United Kingdom was Brazil's fifteenth trading partner in terms of exports and sixteenth in terms of imports.
From 1997 to 2007, Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom grew by 162.2% in total. In 2007 exports grew by almost 17%. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom rose from 1997 to 1998, then fell in 1999 and remained at that year’s level in 2000 and 2001. After an increase of almost 9%, in 2002, imports declined by almost 11%, in 2003. In 2004 imports grew by over 12%, by 1.5% in 2005, and by just over 3% in 2006. In 2007 there was a huge increase of almost 38%. The balance of trade has shown a surplus for Brazil, except in 1997 and 1998. In 2007, the surplus of over $1.3 billion is just below the highest achieved last year.
Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom are diversified, even though raw materials and semi-manufactured products have always figured as important items. Manufactured products of a higher aggregated value are beginning to have more weight. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom are predominantly centred on factors of production and capital goods.
Bilateral Trade 2006
In 2006 the United Kingdom was Brazil's thirteenth trading partner in terms of exports and seventeenth in terms of imports.
From 1996 to 2006, Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom grew by 131.9% in total. In 2006 exports grew by almost 9%. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom rose from 1996 to 1998, then fell in 1999 and remained at that year's level in 2000 and 2001. After an increase of almost 9%, in 2002, imports declined by almost 11%, in 2003. In 2004 imports grew by over 12%, by 1.5% in 2005, and by just over 3% in 2006. The balance of trade has shown a surplus for Brazil, except in 1997 and 1998. In 2006, the surplus of almost $1.4 billion is the highest achieved in the last 10 years.
Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom are diversified, even though raw materials and semi-manufactured products have always figured as important items. Manufactured products of a higher aggregated value are beginning to have more weight. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom are predominantly centred on factors of production and capital goods.
Bilateral Trade 2005
In 2005 the United Kingdom was Brazil's eleventh trading partner in terms of exports and twelfth in terms of imports.
From 1995 to 2005, Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom grew by 95.5% in total. In 2005 exports grew by over 22%. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom rose from 1995 to 1998, then fell in 1999 and remained at that year’s level in 2000 and 2001. After an increase of almost 9%, in 2002, imports declined by almost 11%, in 2003. In 2004 imports grew by over 12%, and by just 1.5% in 2005. The balance of trade has shown a surplus for Brazil, except in 1997 and 1998. In 2005, the surplus of $1.2 billion is the highest achieved in the last 10 years.
Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom are diversified, even though raw materials and semi-manufactured products have always figured as important items. Manufactured products of a higher aggregated value are beginning to have more weight. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom are predominantly centred on factors of production and capital goods.
Bilateral Trade 2004
In 2004 the United Kingdom was Brazil's eleventh trading partner in terms of exports and twelfth in terms of imports.
From 1994 to 2004, Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom grew by 72% in total. In 2004 exports grew by over 11%. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom rose from 1994 to 1998, then fell in 1999 and remained at that year's level in 2000 and 2001. After an increase of almost 9%, in 2002, imports declined by almost 11%, in 2003. In 2004 imports grew by over 12%. The balance of trade has shown a surplus for Brazil, except in 1997 and 1998. In 2004, the surplus of $761 millions is the highest achieved in the last 10 years.
Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom are diversified, even though raw materials and semi-manufactured products have always figured as important items. Manufactured products of a higher aggregated value are beginning to have more weight. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom are predominantly centred on factors of production and capital goods.
Bilateral Trade 2003
In 2003 the United Kingdom was Brazil's ninth trading partner both in terms of exports and in terms of imports.
From 1993 to 2003, Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom grew by 65% in total. In 2003 exports grew by over 7%. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom rose from 1993 to 1998, then fell in 1999 and remained at that year's level in 2000 and 2001. After an increase of almost 9%, in 2002, imports declined by almost 11%, in 2003. The balance of trade has shown a surplus for Brazil, except in 1997 and 1998. In 2003, the surplus of $678 millions is the highest achieved in the last 10 years.
Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom are diversified, even though raw materials and semi-manufactured products have always figured as important items. Manufactured products of a higher aggregated value are beginning to have more weight. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom are predominantly centred on factors of production and capital goods.
Bilateral Trade 2002
In 2002 the United Kingdom was Brazil's tenth trading partner in terms of exports and eighth in terms of imports. In 2002, Brazilian exports to the UK totalled US$ 1.8 billion, while imports from the UK amounted to US$ 1.3 billion.
From 1992 to 2002, Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom grew by 38% in total. In 2002 exports grew by almost 4%. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom rose from 1993 to 1998, then fell in 1999 and remained at that year's level in 2000 and 2001. In 2002 imports grew by almost 9%. The balance of trade has shown a surplus for Brazil, except in 1997 and 1998.
Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom are diversified, even though raw materials and semi-manufactured products have always figured as important items. Manufactured products of a higher aggregated value are beginning to have more weight. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom are predominantly centred on factors of production and capital goods.
Bilateral Trade 2001
The United Kingdom is Brazil's tenth trading partner. In 2001, Brazilian exports to the UK totalled US$ 1.7 billion, while imports from the UK amounted to US$ 1.2 billion.
From 1991 to 2001, Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom grew by 61% in total. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom rose from 1991 to 1998, then fell in 1999 and remained at that years level in 2000 and 2001. Growth was 171%. The balance of trade has shown a surplus for Brazil, except in 1997 and 1998.
Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom are diversified, even though raw materials and semi-manufactured products have always figured as important items. Manufactured products of a higher aggregated value are beginning to have more weight. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom are predominantly centred on factors of production and capital goods.
Bilateral Trade 2000
The United Kingdom is Brazil's tenth trading partner. In 2000, Brazilian exports to the UK totalled US$ 1.5 billion, while imports from the UK amounted to US$ 1.2 billion.
From 1991 to 2000, Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom grew by 42% in total. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom rose from 1991 to 1998, then fell in 1999 and remained at that years level in 2000. Growth was 170%. The balance of trade has shown a surplus for Brazil, except in 1997 and 1998.
Brazilian exports to the United Kingdom are diversified, even though raw materials and semi-manufactured products have always figured as important items. Manufactured products of a higher aggregated value are beginning to have more weight. Brazilian imports from the United Kingdom are predominantly centred on factors of production and capital goods.