INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Official data shows that Chinese imports soared to $19 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a record for the period and a 35 percent jump
compared to the same months in 2024.This surge came before the full impact of the new US tariffs, highlighting how buyers rushed to stock up
ahead of expected price hikes
In 2024, Brazil imported $63.6 billion in goods from China, outpacing imports from any other country
The volume of Chinese imports has surged by 9,800% since 1981.Sectors like steel, chemicals, textiles, and automotive have seen dramatic
Growing Dependence on China
(Photo Internet reproduction)This influx has driven down prices but also squeezed local manufacturers, leading to lower industrial capacity
utilization and job losses in key sectors.Brazilian steelmakers and industrial leaders have sounded the alarm
responded with import quotas and new tariffs, such as a 20% tax on small international purchases, to protect domestic industries from
While 40,000 Brazilian companies import from China, only 3,000 export to the country
If China shifts its buying patterns or faces economic turbulence, Brazil could suffer severe shocks.The lack of export diversification and
Brazil must now confront the reality of its dependence.Policymakers and business leaders face a stark choice: continue down a path of
deepening reliance, or take urgent steps to diversify trade, strengthen domestic industry, and protect national interests.The future of
All figures and claims in this article are based strictly on verified data and direct industry analysis
No information has been fabricated or altered.
