Brazil-Israel Trade Relations: A Strategic and Resilient Partnership
Brazil-Israel trade relations are currently experiencing a period of unprecedented maturity and resilience. Even in the face of a challenging global landscape and political instability, the trade flow between the two nations has consolidated at historic levels, proving that the complementarity of our economies transcends cyclical trends.
Bilateral trade has evolved significantly in both volume and diversity. In 2023 and 2024, the trade flow stabilized at approximately US$ 2.3 billion, representing robust growth compared to the previous decade.
Regarding global trade, the year 2025 established Brazil as a commercial powerhouse. Brazilian foreign trade reached record highs, with the trade balance totaling US$ 629.1 billion—a 4.9% increase over 2024. Exports reached the US$ 349 billion mark, while imports totaled US$ 280.4 billion, resulting in a US$ 68.3 billion surplus.
Specifically regarding Israel, the 2025 trade flow closed at US$ 1.9 billion, a 2.0% increase compared to 2024, despite a slight negative variation in export volume.
Unlike the 2019 scenario, where the manufacturing industry led exports, the current profile highlights the strength of agribusiness and the extractive industry, which together ensure food and energy security for several strategic partners, including Israel.
Taking into account the 2025 commercial relationship between Brazil and Israel, we observe a pragmatic profile. Although the flow has faced recent logistical challenges and diplomatic pressures, the technical and commercial interdependence remains solid.
In January and February 2026, the commercial relationship showed the following performance (in US$ Millions):
Brazilian Exports (Supply Guarantee): Brazil remains a vital partner for Israeli food security. In 2025, the highlights of the export agenda were frozen beef (representing the largest volume in blue), soybean meal (large yellow quadrangle), and coffee (second large yellow quadrangle).
Imports from Israel (Technology and Inputs): Approximately 50% of imports from Israel are concentrated in critical inputs for Brazilian agribusiness, such as potassic and phosphatic fertilizers. Without Israeli technology and inputs, the productivity of Brazilian agriculture would be significantly impacted. Additionally, there was notable growth in the import of X-ray equipment and high-precision industrial printers.
The true differentiator of the Brazil-Israel relationship today lies not only in what is exchanged via cargo ships, but in what is developed in laboratories and innovation hubs. The Israeli Multi-sector Ecosystem is the engine driving the modernization of various Brazilian sectors:
AgTech & WaterTech: Israel leads the transfer of technology to Brazil in precision irrigation systems and agricultural biotechnology. Israeli expertise in drip irrigation and water resource management has transformed regions of the Brazilian semi-arid Northeast into major fruit-exporting hubs. Biotechnology applied to seeds and satellite data analysis ensure that Brazilian agribusiness produces more with fewer resources in an era of climate change.
Cybersecurity, Fintech, and Defense: With the advancement of the digital economy and the subsequent rise in digital threats in Brazil, Israeli technology in data protection, critical infrastructure, and biometric authentication has become the “gold standard” for Brazilian financial institutions. Furthermore, cooperation in the defense sector remains a pillar of excellence in intelligence and aerospace technology.
HealthTech & Biotechnology: Partnerships in biotechnology and early disease detection (AI applied to healthcare) connect major Brazilian hospitals to research centers in Tel Aviv and Haifa, enabling the development of remote diagnostics and personalized treatments, elevating the standard of medical care on Brazilian soil.
The BRIL Chamber, fulfilling its role in fostering bilateral trade, acts as the primary institutional bulwark to ensure that:
Business channels remain open and protected from ideologies.
Israel’s image as an indispensable technological partner is preserved.
Commercial exchange continues to evolve for the mutual benefit of both societies.
Sources:
MDIC / ComexStat: Consolidated data from the Brazilian Trade Balance (Jan-Dec 2025).
OEC (The Observatory of Economic Complexity): Analysis of economic complexity and bilateral flows.
ANP (National Petroleum Agency): Statistical yearbook of hydrocarbon exports.
BRIL Chamber Research: Internal analysis of technological partnerships and market monitoring.
