Sectors
Nine sectors, one trade route
What Bangladesh makes, what Brazil buys, and the rules that sit between them. Pick a sector for the figures, the HS codes and what wins buyers.
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Garments
Knitwear, wovens, denim and sweaters from the world's second-largest apparel exporter.
US$240m
Brazil's clothing imports from Bangladesh
ComexStat, 2025
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Home & technical textiles
Bed linen, towels, curtains, yarn and technical fabrics for a large home-goods market.
US$377m
Brazil's imports of made-up textiles (HS 63)
ComexStat, 2025
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Pharmaceuticals
Generics and APIs from WHO-GMP plants. ANVISA registration and a local holder are required.
US$14.5bn
Brazil's pharmaceutical imports (HS 30)
ComexStat, 2025
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Leather & footwear
Leather goods, bags and footwear, including from LWG-certified tanneries.
US$680m
Brazil's imports of leather goods and bags (HS 42)
ComexStat, 2025
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Jute & jute goods
Coffee and cocoa sacks, yarn, geotextiles and eco-friendly bags from the golden fibre.
18.1%
Bangladesh's share of Brazil's jute and vegetable-fibre imports (HS 53)
ComexStat, 2025
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Agro-food & seafood
Frozen shrimp and fish, spices, snacks and processed foods, under MAPA and ANVISA rules.
US$1.44bn
Brazil's fish and seafood imports (HS 03)
ComexStat, 2025
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Handicrafts & décor
Ceramics, home décor, baskets and handmade gifts with a story behind every piece.
US$1.40bn
Brazil's furniture and lighting imports (HS 94)
ComexStat, 2025
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Plastics & toys
Household plastics, packaging and toys. Toys need INMETRO certification.
US$1.16bn
Brazil's toy and sports-goods imports (HS 95)
ComexStat, 2025
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ICT & software
Software, BPO and IT services that keep working while Brazil sleeps.
9 h
Time difference: an extra working day for Brazilian clients
São Paulo–Dhaka
Figures carry their source and period. Brazil reports trade by calendar year (CY), Bangladesh by fiscal year (FY, July to June), so the two rarely match exactly.