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Brazilian trade balance records surplus of $7.4 billion in August

Brazil's trade balance surplus reached $7.4 billion in August, according to the MDIC, an increase compared to the previous year.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services (MDIC) reported that the Brazilian trade balance showed a surplus of $7.4 billion in August. This figure is considered the largest for the month in the last three years.

Exports totaled $33.158 billion, while imports amounted to $25.764 billion, resulting in a positive balance. This difference represents a 23.8% increase compared to the same period last year, when the surplus was $5.97 billion.

Additionally, according to data from the Foreign Trade Secretariat (Secex), the accumulated surplus for the year up to August was $55.318 billion. This figure reflects the dynamics of trade exchanges over the first eight months of 2023.

The positive result of the trade balance is attributed to the increase in Brazilian exports, which continued to surpass imports during the analyzed month. The growth in overseas sales has been a notable feature of the national foreign trade during this period.

The figures were released on Friday, September 4, and indicate current trends in Brazil's trade balance, although they are not accompanied by a more in-depth analysis of the factors driving this growth.

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