RJ has a surplus of US$ 3.6 billion in the trade balance in 2025

State moved US$ 22 billion in exports and imports in the first four months of the year

The trade balance of the State of Rio de Janeiro has accumulated a surplus of US$ 3.6 billion in the first four months of 2025. From January to April, the trade flow of the state (sum of imports and exports) reached US$ 22 billion, with US$ 12.8 billion in exports and US$ 9.2 billion in imports. The data is from Comex Stat, a system for consulting and extracting data on Brazilian foreign trade, from the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services.

The performance of the state’s trade balance, with successive positive results, is an important indicator of Rio de Janeiro’s economic dynamism and its ability to contribute significantly to Brazil’s trade flow. By maintaining solid trade relations with strategic markets, we create opportunities to attract investment and foster economic development in a sustainable manner – says Governor Cláudio Castro.

In the first four months of the year, Rio de Janeiro accounted for 12.5% ​​of exports and 10.2% of national imports. The state's main trading partners during this period were China, with a trade flow of US$3.6 billion, and the United States, with US$2 billion. Other important partners were Spain, France and India.

These results reflect the state’s productive potential and the efficiency of our logistics structure. We will continue working to expand Rio de Janeiro’s presence in international markets and attract more and more investments that generate jobs and development,” highlights the interim Secretary of Economic Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, Fernanda Curdi.