Economy

Commercial balance has higher surplus for October since 1989

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Briefings

Brazil achieved its largest commercial balance surplus for October in 37 years, reaching US$9.32 billion, driven by a 20% export growth fueled by oil and commodities. The current account total US$56.33 billion, the highest on record for October. While the 2026 annual surplus projection was revised down to US$84.4 billion, it remains the second-best annual result since 1989, surpassing only 2023. Key drivers included a 53.5% surge in extractive industry exports and a 122.6% increase in crude oil production, though import growth was tempered by high interest rates.

Key points

• Brazil's October 2026 commercial balance surplus reached US$9.32 billion, marking the largest surplus in 37 years.
• The current account total for October 2026 was US$56.33 billion, the highest recorded for that month in history.

Context

The finding is significant as it represents a major economic milestone for Brazil, with exports driven primarily by oil and commodities. The current account figure is the highest for October in the historical series, reflecting strong external demand despite global economic headwinds.

Limitations

The evidence covers only October 2026 data and does not include the full year 2026 projections or historical context beyond the 1989 baseline. The 2026 annual surplus projection was revised downward from US$90 billion to US$84.4 billion, and the source does not provide details on the specific reasons for the import price increase of 84.2% in October.

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