In April, trade with Brazil grew, but Argentine export fell

Bilateral trade between Argentina and Brazil registered a growth of 11.1% Interanual In April 2025, reaching USD 2,568 millionaccording to the latest report of the Argentine Chamber of Commerce and Services (CAC). This increase occurred despite a slight monthly decrease of 0.9% with respect to March 2025.

strong import rise and export drop

Interannual growth was driven by a strong increase in Argentine imports From Brazil, who grew a 45,2% compared to the same month of the previous year and totaled USD 1597 million. However, the Argentine exports Towards Brazil fell 19,9%reaching USD 972 million in April 2025, which represents the second consecutive month of Low compared to the previous year.

The main falls in Argentine exports to Brazil are explained by a decrease in the sale of the following products: passenger cars, wheat, non -ground rye, barley, fresh or refrigerated horticultural products, propane, liquefied butane and crude oil and bituminous minerals.

On the other hand, Argentine imports from Brazil increased considerably, especially in products such as passenger car vehicles, street vehicles, car vehicles for transporting merchandise and special uses, parts and accessories of motor vehicles, and piston engines.

Argentine commercial deficit increasing

The commercial balance between the two countries was deficient for Argentina in USD 625 million in April 2025, which contrasts with the positive results of previous years. This deficit adds to accumulated deficit of USD 1,916 million in the first four months of the year, a considerable change with respect to the surplus of 38 million dollars recorded in the same period of 2024.

Argentina in the commercial ranking with Brazil

In April, Argentina was located as the fifth supplier from Brazil, surpassed by China, the United States, Germany and Russia. In terms of purchases, Argentina was located as the third largest buyer from Brazil, behind China and the United States. This represented a March setback, when he had taken fourth place.

Brazil maintains surplus in its global trade

Globally, Brazil’s exports grew 0.3% year -on -year in April 2025, totaling USD 30,409 million. Imports increased 1.6% compared to April 2024, reaching USD 22,256 million, which allowed Brazil to close the month with a Commercial surplus of USD 8,153 million. This result maintains the favorable sign in Brazilian foreign trade.