Foreign Trade

BRAZIL - FOREIGN TRADE

Exports US$ 160.6 billion (2007)

Export goods transport equipment, iron ore, soybeans, footwear, coffee, autos

Main export partners US 15.8%, Argentina 9.0%, China 6.7%, Netherlands 5.5%, Germany 4.5% (2006)

Imports US$ 120.6 billion (2007)

Import goods machinery, electrical and transport equipment, chemical products, oil, automotive parts, electronics

Main import partners US 15.7%,China 10.5%,Argentina 8,6%, Germany 7,2%, Nigeria 4.4%, Japan 3.8% (2007)

Public finances

Public debt $191.2 billion; 46% of GDP (2006 est.)

Credit rating BBB- [4]