The third week of April 2026 brought a relevant data point for Brazilian foreign trade. The trade flow, which represents the sum of exports and imports, reached US$ 12 billion in the period, a result accompanied by a trade surplus of US$ 878 million. Exports totaled approximately US$ 6.4 billion, surpassing imports, which stood at around US$ 5.6 billion. This positive balance shows that Brazil continues to maintain a healthy trade balance even in a still uncertain global scenario.

By the third week of April, the country had already accumulated approximately US$ 34.9 billion in trade flow and a surplus of US$ 7.5 billion. This indicates that the pace of international trade operations remains strong and consistent.

One of the main highlights is the growth in exports. Compared to April 2025, there was a significant increase in the daily average of exports, while imports showed more moderate growth. This reinforces the competitiveness of key sectors of the Brazilian economy, such as agriculture, extractive industries, and manufacturing.

Looking at the year to date in 2026, the figures further support this trend. The country has already reached over US$ 185 billion in trade flow, with a surplus exceeding US$ 21 billion. This demonstrates that foreign trade continues to be one of the main drivers of the Brazilian economy.

For companies operating in import and export activities, these figures bring important signals. There is a favorable environment for exporters, driven by external demand and the competitiveness of Brazilian products. At the same time, the more moderate growth in imports may indicate strategic adjustments, such as cost control and inventory management.

Even in a positive scenario, maintaining a strategic perspective is essential. Part of this performance may be linked to specific factors, such as commodity behavior or exchange rate fluctuations. Therefore, companies involved in foreign trade should take advantage of this moment to diversify markets, review processes, and strengthen their operations.